Mississippi
Mississippi Delta green-tree waterfowl reservoirs, high-density deer herds, and long spring turkey seasons.
Weapons & Regulations in Mississippi
Official Regulatory Authority
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP)
Centerfire Rifle
Centerfire rifles of any caliber firing expanding ammunition are legal for deer during general gun seasons. .243 Win to .300 Win Mag are standard. Suppressors are legal for all hunting take with federal paperwork. Fully automatic firearms and FMJ ammunition prohibited.
Muzzleloader & Single-Shot
Minimum .38 caliber single-barrel muzzleloaders. Under Mississippi's unique Primitive Weapon rules, modern single-shot breechloading cartridge rifles (.35 caliber or larger with exposed hammer, e.g., .35 Whelen, .45-70) are also legal during the primitive weapon season on private lands. In-line muzzleloaders with scopes legal.
Archery (Vertical Bow)
Compound, recurve, and longbows with minimum 35 lb draw weight. Broadheads must have minimum 7/8-inch cutting width. Fixed and mechanical broadheads legal. The archery season runs from October 1 through January 31 across all deer management units.
Crossbows
Fully legal for ALL licensed hunters during both the archery seasons and primitive weapons seasons without requiring a medical disability permit. Minimum 100 lb draw weight with working safety and legal broadheads.
Big-Bore Airgun (PCP)
Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) airguns of .30 caliber or larger firing single expanding slugs are legal for deer and feral hogs during the modern firearms season. External reservoir charging mandatory.
Shotgun
10, 12, 16, and 20 gauge shotguns firing single slugs or buckshot legal for deer. 3-shell capacity limit. Non-toxic shot required for all waterfowl across Mississippi Delta flooded green-tree reservoirs and oxbow lakes.