License: resident $25.00 · nonresident $150.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Oct 1 | Nov 21 | OTC |
| Youth Gun | Nov 21 | Nov 22 | OTC |
| Primitive Weapon (Antlerless) | Nov 10 | Nov 21 | OTC |
| Gun (Private Land / Holly Springs NF) | Nov 21 | Dec 1 | OTC |
| Gun (Dog: Private) | Dec 24 | Jan 21 | OTC |
| Gun (Still Hunt) | Dec 1 | Dec 15 | OTC |
| Antlerless Gun | Jan 2 | Jan 10 | OTC |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Youth | Mar 13 | Mar 19 | License |
| Spring Gobbler | Mar 20 | May 5 | License |
| Early Season | Sep 1 | Oct 26 | HIP |
| Mid-Season | Nov 23 | Dec 1 | HIP |
| Late Season | Dec 25 | Jan 13 | HIP |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Wild Hog (Feral) Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Year-Round | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Rabbit & Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Cottontail Rabbit | Nov 1 | Feb 28 | License |
| Gray/Fox Squirrel | Oct 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Gray/Fox Squirrel Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Oct 1 | Feb 28 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Teal | Sep 6 | Sep 21 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 26 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose | Oct 26 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with MS Dept of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks (MDWFP) before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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