Mississippi Deer Season 2026-27
Opens in 4 daysMississippi's deer season opens 2026-09-11 and closes 2027-01-31. Dates, permits, or availability vary by unit, hunt, or regulation; check the official source before hunting.
Zones & dates
- Closed
Statewide
Archery (velvet, special permit)
- Opens
- September 11, 2026
- Closes
- September 13, 2026
- Bag limit
- One legal buck; permit and CWD sampling required
- Opens in 4 days
Hills, Delta & North Central DMUs
Archery
- Opens
- October 1, 2026
- Closes
- November 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 18 days
Southeast DMU
Archery
- Opens
- October 15, 2026
- Closes
- November 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 41 days
Statewide
Youth Gun
- Opens
- November 7, 2026
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- Either sex on all lands Nov 7-20
- Opens in 55 days
Hills, Delta & North Central DMUs
Gun (dogs allowed)
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- December 1, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 55 days
Southeast DMU
Gun / Primitive Weapon
- Opens
- November 21, 2026
- Closes
- January 20, 2027
- Bag limit
- Extended archery/primitive (legal bucks) Feb 1-15, 2027
- Opens in 66 days
Hills, Delta & North Central DMUs
Primitive Weapon
- Opens
- December 2, 2026
- Closes
- December 15, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 80 days
Hills, Delta & North Central DMUs
Gun (no dogs)
- Opens
- December 16, 2026
- Closes
- December 23, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 88 days
Hills, Delta & North Central DMUs
Gun (dogs allowed)
- Opens
- December 24, 2026
- Closes
- January 20, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 116 days
Hills, Delta & North Central DMUs
Archery / Primitive Weapon
- Opens
- January 21, 2027
- Closes
- January 31, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt. Dates may vary by unit, hunt number, permit, or local closure.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
- Important warning
- This listing includes dates that vary by unit, draw, permit, or regulation. The official source controls.
Frequently asked questions
Mississippi's deer season opens 2026-09-11 and closes 2027-01-31. Dates, permits, or availability vary by unit, hunt, or regulation; check the official source before hunting.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.