Mississippi Waterfowl Shotgun Season 2025, 2026
Shotgun waterfowl hunting dates for Mississippi.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
0 of 1 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Mississippi Waterfowl Shotgun Season
Find shotgun waterfowl hunting season dates for Mississippi. Plan your 2025, 2026 shotgun hunt with dates, zones, and equipment requirements.
Shotgun Waterfowl Season Dates
1 shotgun season in Mississippi
| Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded | Historical record | Duck season | |
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Important Note for Mississippi
Only Delta DMU private-land legal-buck gun-mode base dates reviewed from actual2026–27 FINAL Rule2.2: Nov21–Dec1 with dogs, Dec16–23 without dogs, Dec24–Jan20 with dogs. Primitive-season weapon-of-choice permissions on qualifying private land require separate review; gaps are not universal rifle closures. Current licenses/permits, legal buck/age/bag, boundaries, firearm/ammunition, orange/hours, reporting, CWD, dog/access and closures require checks. Other coverage and five historical rows/license-year metadata remain unverified. Default TLS chain gap remains; no validation bypass.
Mississippi Waterfowl Shotgun Hunting FAQ
Common questions about shotgun waterfowl hunting in Mississippi
When does shotgun waterfowl season start in Mississippi?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-11-14 to 2026-01-31. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
What shot size is legal for waterfowl in Mississippi?
Mississippi regulates shot size and shot type for waterfowl hunting. Many states require non-toxic shot for waterfowl and may have specific pellet size requirements for other game. Verify current shotgun regulations with the state.
Do I need a special tag for shotgun waterfowl hunting in Mississippi?
You need a valid Mississippi hunting license and applicable waterfowl tags or permits. Some states offer shotgun-specific tags or have separate quotas. Check current license requirements and availability.
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