Hunting

Hunting and other wildlife-related recreation has a strong and rich heritage in Mississippi. People from all over the United States come to Mississippi to hunt one of the largest white-tailed deer populations on the North American continent, as well as a superb wild turkey, duck, and small game populations. According to the results of a large national survey, over 430,000 individuals hunted in Mississippi during 1996 and spent over $570 million in hunting-related expenses. The policies and regulations associated with hunting and fishing in Mississippi are developed and enforced by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Please visit their website for more information:

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks: This web site lists hunting and archery season dates, trapping information, bag limits, regulations, and license information for Mississippi quail, rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, opossum, bobcat, frog, deer, turkey, goose, dove, crow, duck, snipe, rails, waterfowl, and small and big game and migratory birds.

For more information, please read these publications:

• Deer and Wild Hogs - Harvesting and Dressing