Mississippi Turkey Season 2026
Mississippi turkey season dates start with Mar 7-13, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Mississippi's listed 2026 spring turkey season runs Mar 7-13, 2026.
Youth Season Wild Turkey opens Mar 7, 2026 and closes Mar 13, 2026.
Spring Season Wild Turkey opens Mar 14, 2026 and closes May 1, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Mississippi MDWFP.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Youth Season
Youth 15 and under. Non-residents cannot hunt public land before April 1 unless drawn for Non-resident Public Lands Turkey Permit or WMA Draw Hunt.
Zone: Statewide - Private, authorized state and federal public lands, and open public lands
Wild Turkey
Youth Spring Turkey
Youth 15 and under. Non-residents cannot hunt public land before April 1 unless drawn for a permit.
Zone: Statewide - Private, authorized state and federal public lands, and open public lands
Wild Turkey
Spring Season
Non-residents cannot hunt any public land before April 1 unless drawn for Non-resident Public Lands Turkey Permit or WMA Draw Hunt.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Turkey
Non-residents cannot hunt any public land before April 1 unless drawn for a Non-resident Public Lands Turkey Permit or WMA Draw Hunt.
Zone: Statewide
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Mississippi Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in Mississippi?
March 7, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in Mississippi — youth season wild turkey runs Mar 7-13, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Mississippi MDWFP.
What are the 2026 turkey season dates in Mississippi?
Mississippi lists 4 turkey season windows: Youth Season Wild Turkey (Mar 7-13, 2026); Youth Spring Turkey Wild Turkey (Mar 7-13, 2026); Spring Season Wild Turkey (Mar 14-May 1, 2026); Spring Turkey Wild Turkey (Mar 14-May 1, 2026). Always verify against Mississippi MDWFP before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in Mississippi?
Yes — Mississippi lists separate turkey seasons for Youth Season Wild Turkey, Youth Spring Turkey Wild Turkey, Spring Season Wild Turkey, Spring Turkey Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Mississippi MDWFP.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Mississippi MDWFP.