The Best Way to Get Your Mississippi Hunting License

Numerous programs in Mississippi allow you to hunt specific animals at specific times. More than just deer, residents with a Mississippi hunting license may hunt turkey, alligators, waterfowl, black bears, quail, doves, squirrels, and rabbits. You'll have limitations and timeframes for different hunts, so always be sure to check with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks before heading out.

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Hunting in Mississippi

You're allowed to hunt on your own land in Mississippi without any sort of license. However, if you plan on hunting state lands or want to hunt on a buddy's property, you will need proof of licensing with you at all times. There are also shooting hours to abide by. You can only shoot between a half-hour before sunrise and a half-hour after sunset.

In Mississippi, there are 14 Wildlife Management Areas. These areas allow you to hunt during designated times, as long as you have both your state license and a permit for these spots. These areas include:

Bienville
Caney Creek
Caston Creek
Chickasaw
Chickasawhay
Choctaw
Leaf River
Little Biloxi
Mason Creek
Red Creek
Sandy Creek
Sunflower
Tallahala
Upper Sardis

Always watch out for the yellow signs posted. Stay 150 yards away from residences, buildings, roadways, trails, and any designated recreational areas where people may be present for other activities unrelated to hunting.

Who is Eligible to Hunt in Mississippi?

Not everyone is eligible to hunt in the state. Only those with a license can do so. You can also only obtain a license once you've passed a Hunter's Education Course. Any person born on or after January 1, 1972, must pass this course.

You must be at least 16 years old to get a hunting license in Mississippi. Those between the ages of 16 and 64 must have one in the state. Seniors above that age can still hunt without paying an annual fee.

You must not attempt to obtain a hunting license unlawfully. Do not use another person's name or provide false information. Doing so could result in up to one year in jail and/or a $2,000 fine.

Mississippi Hunting License Costs

The cost for a Mississippi hunting license varies, depending on your age, the type of license you need, and whether you're a state resident or a non-resident.

Resident Fees

License Name	What It Includes	Price
Small Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing	Hunt small game like rabbits and fish in freshwaters	$10
Avid Angler Package	Small game hunting/freshwater fishing license, saltwater fishing license, 1-year magazine subscription	$20
All Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing	Hunt all game and fish in freshwaters	$25
Waterfowl Hunter Package	Hunt small game and waterfowl, WMA user permit, 1-year magazine subscription	$35
Sportsman's License	All game and freshwater, fall turkey hunting, and the use of a crossbow	$45
Deer Hunter Package	Sportsman license, WMA user permit, 1-year magazine subscription	$60
Mississippi Hunter Package	Sportsman license, WMA user permit, state waterfowl stamp, 1-year magazine subscription	$70
MS Super Sportsman Package	Sportsman license, saltwater WMA user permit, state waterfowl stamp, 1-year magazine subscription	$80

An agent fee of $1 also applies to all transactions, and you may also have to pay up to $1.70 for a processing fee. Also, note, unless included in your package, you must pay an additional $15 for the Wildlife Management Area User Permit, $14 to use a crossbow, archery, or primitive weapon, and $5 for fall turkey hunting.

Non-Resident Fees

Prices increase exponentially for non-residents because they are already able to obtain licensing in their own state.

License Name	What It Includes	Price
NR Avid Angler Package	License for freshwater and saltwater fishing, 1-year magazine subscription	$90
Small Game Hunting	Hunt small game and waterfowl	$95
NR Waterfowl Hunter Package	Hunt small game and waterfowl, 1-year magazine subscription	$114
NR Waterfowl Hunter Package	Hunt small game and waterfowl, 1-year magazine subscription	$114
All Game Hunting	Hunt all game except deer (waterfowl or archery permit not included)	$300
NR Deer Hunter Package	All game hunting, archery permit, 1-year magazine subscription	$380
NR MS Super Sportsman Package	All game hunting, archery permit, fall and spring turkey permit, deer hunting, waterfowl, 1-year magazine subscription	$469

You must separately pay $5 for a deer hunting permit if it is not included in your package and $30 for the WMA user permit.

Where to Get a Mississippi Hunting License on My Own

Use the Customer Portal on the MDWFP website to create an account online and purchase your license yourself. You must provide your Hunter's Education Number and your driver's license number. For someone under the age of 16, a social security number can be used instead.

You can also get a license by calling 1-800-546-4868 or finding an approved vendor to purchase one in person. You can often obtain them from your local Walmart or Bass Bro Shop, among other stores.

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Search "hunting license" on DoNotPay and select Mississippi as your state.
Indicate whether you are a resident or non-resident, and choose the type of license you want. For example, an annual or one-time pass, big game or small game license, bear tag, etc.
Provide your contact information, a copy of your government-issued ID, and pay the fee required by the state.

And that's it! DoNotPay will get the hunting license on your behalf, which will be valid immediately. Just download the file and print it as a temporary license, while a physical copy gets processed and sent to you by mail.

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