When does deer season start in Mississippi?

November 22, 2025 is the first listed deer opener for Mississippi; it is youth gun (15 and under) white-tailed deer Nov 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026.

When is Mississippi's firearm deer season?

Dec 24, 2025-Jan 21, 2026 is the listed firearm deer window for Mississippi. Check zone and permit details with Mississippi MDWFP before hunting.

When does spring turkey open in Mississippi?

A current spring turkey opener is not listed for Mississippi yet. Check Mississippi MDWFP for the latest turkey dates.

Do I need a license to hunt in Mississippi?

Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate Mississippi hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with Mississippi MDWFP.

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Mississippi Deer Season 2025-26

Mississippi deer season dates start with Nov 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.

Quick answer

Mississippi's listed 2025-26 firearm deer season runs Dec 24, 2025-Jan 21, 2026.

Archery/Primitive Weapon White-tailed Deer opens Jan 22, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2026.

Youth Gun (15 and under) White-tailed Deer opens Nov 22, 2025 and closes Jan 31, 2026.

The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Mississippi MDWFP.

Last verified: June 15, 2026 · Source: Mississippi MDWFP

Deer

34 listed rows

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Velvet Buck

Closed

—

Sep 12-14, 2025

Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required. Private land and authorized state and federal lands only.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Velvet (Special Permit)

Closed

—

Sep 12-14, 2025

Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required. Private land and authorized state and federal lands only.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Velvet (Special Permit)

Closed

—

Sep 12-14, 2025

Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required. Private land and authorized state and federal lands only.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Archery - Velvet Buck

Closed

—

Sep 12-14, 2025

Special permit, mandatory reporting, and CWD sampling required. Private land and authorized state and federal lands only.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

—

Oct 1-Nov 21, 2025

Either-sex on private and open public lands.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Archery

Closed

—

Oct 15-Nov 21, 2025

Either-sex on private and open public land.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Youth Gun (15 and under)

Closed

—

Nov 8-21, 2025

Either-sex on private lands, authorized state and federal lands, and open public lands.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Youth Gun (15 and under)

Closed

—

Nov 8-21, 2025

Either-sex on private lands, authorized state and federal lands, and open public lands.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Youth (15 and under)

Closed

—

Nov 8-21, 2025

Either-sex on private lands, authorized state and federal lands, and open public lands.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Youth (15 and under)

Closed

—

Nov 8-21, 2025

Either-sex on private lands, authorized state and federal lands, and open public lands.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Antlerless Primitive Weapon

Closed

—

Nov 10-21, 2025

Antlerless deer only on private lands.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Gun (with dogs)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 1, 2025

Either-sex on private land and Holly Springs NF (excluding portions in Yalobusha County). Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

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White-tailed Deer

Gun with Dogs

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 1, 2025

Either-sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Gun with Dogs

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 1, 2025

Either-sex on private land and Holly Springs NF (excluding portions in Yalobusha County). Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Youth Gun (15 and under)

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026

Either-sex on private lands. On open public lands, youth must follow legal buck criteria.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Youth Gun (15 and under)

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026

Either-sex on private lands. On open public lands, youth must follow legal buck criteria.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Youth (15 and under)

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026

Either-sex on private lands. On open public lands, youth must follow legal buck criteria.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Gun (with dogs)

Closed

—

Nov 22-Dec 1, 2025

Either-sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Youth (15 and under)

Closed

—

Nov 22, 2025-Jan 31, 2026

Either-sex on private lands. On open public lands, youth must follow legal buck criteria.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Primitive Weapon

Closed

—

Dec 2-15, 2025

Either-sex on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Primitive Weapon

Closed

—

Dec 2-15, 2025

Either-sex on private and open public lands. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Gun without Dogs

Closed

—

Dec 16-23, 2025

Either-sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Gun without Dogs

Closed

—

Dec 16-23, 2025

Either-sex on private land and Holly Springs NF (excluding portions in Yalobusha County). Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Gun (without dogs)

Closed

—

Dec 16-23, 2025

Either-sex on private land and Holly Springs NF (excluding portions in Yalobusha County). Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Gun (without dogs)

Closed

—

Dec 16-23, 2025

Either-sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Gun (with dogs)

Closed

—

Dec 24, 2025-Jan 21, 2026

Either-sex on private land and Holly Springs NF (excluding portions in Yalobusha County). Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Gun with Dogs

Closed

—

Dec 24, 2025-Jan 21, 2026

Either-sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Gun with Dogs

Closed

—

Dec 24, 2025-Jan 21, 2026

Either-sex on private land and Holly Springs NF (excluding portions in Yalobusha County). Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Gun (with dogs)

Closed

—

Dec 24, 2025-Jan 21, 2026

Either-sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Archery/Primitive Weapon

Closed

—

Jan 22-31, 2026

Either-sex on private land. Legal Bucks only on open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Archery/Primitive Weapon

Closed

—

Jan 22-31, 2026

Either-sex on private land and Holly Springs NF (excluding portions in Yalobusha County). Legal Bucks only on open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.

Zone: Delta, North Central, and Hills Units

White-tailed Deer

Youth Gun (15 and under)

Closed

—

Feb 1-15, 2026

Legal bucks on private and open public lands.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Archery/Primitive Weapon

Closed

—

Feb 1-15, 2026

Legal Bucks only on private and open public land. Weapon of choice may be used on private land with appropriate license.

Zone: Southeast Unit

White-tailed Deer

Youth (15 and under)

Closed

—

Feb 1-15, 2026

Legal bucks on private and open public lands.

Zone: Southeast Unit