Hunting Opportunities and 2012-2013 Regulations
Credit: USFWS
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge is located within three counties (Noxubee, Oktibbeha and Winston) of east-central Mississippi, and consists of approximately 48,000 acres. Approximately 44,000 acres of the Refuge is woodlands and is occupied by a variety of upland species.
The primary objective of the Refuge is to provide resting and feeding habitat for migrating waterfowl. However, compatible public activities are encouraged, including wildlife observation, fishing, and hunting.
Hunting of certain species is permitted in designated areas in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations, including Refuge regulations.
To reach the Refuge from Starkville, take Oktoc Road till it dead-ends, and then follow the Refuge signs. Another option is to take Highway 25 South just into Winston County and turn left at the Refuge sign.
2012-2013 Hunt Dates |
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HUNTS |
DATES |
Permits Required |
Youth |
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Squirrel |
October 6 - 12 |
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Deer |
November 9 - 12 |
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Turkey |
March 8 - 14 |
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Small Game |
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Squirrel |
October 13 – February 28 |
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Rabbit |
October 13 – February 28 |
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Quail |
November 22 – March 2 |
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Woodcock |
State Seasons |
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Raccoon & Opossum |
October 1 – February 28 |
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Deer |
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Archery |
October 1 – November 16 |
$ 15.00 Deer Hunting Permit and a Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Gun |
November 17 – 30 and December 26 – January 1 |
$ 15.00 Deer Hunting Permit and a Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Primitive Weapon |
November 5 – 16 (antlerless only) and |
$ 15.00 Deer Hunting Permit and a Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Waterfowl |
Draw Hunt Only (Wednesday and |
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Turkey |
March 15 – May 1 |
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Fishing |
Lakes Opened March 1 through October 31 |
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature |
Youth Hunts
No-Fee Permit Required: Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature
Squirrel - October 6-12. State bag limits apply
Deer - November 9-12. State bag limits apply and any deer harvested must be checked-in.
Turkey - March 8-14. State bag limits apply and any turkey harvested must be checked-in.
Small Game
No-Fee Permit Required: Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 with your signature
Squirrel: October 13 - February 28 (Dogs allowed December 15-24 and January 2 - February 28)
Rabbit: October 13 - February 28 (Dogs allowed beginning January 2)
Quail: November 22 - March 2 (Dogs allowed)
Woodcock: State season
Raccoon and Opossum: October 1 - February 28 (Dogs required at night)
CHANGES TO REFUGE HUNT APPLICATIONS
DEER HUNT
Deer Hunt Permits will only be sold Monday through Friday 7:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Excluding holidays.
WATERFOWL QUOTA HUNT
Applications will be accepted beginning September 1, 2012 until the morning of the drawing. Hunt dates will be each Wednesday and Saturday of the State season excluding Holidays. Payment will not be accepted with application.
HOW TO APPLY
DEER HUNT PERMIT
Deer Hunt Permit Applications are located here. Please fill out 1-3, and 8 on the application. Mail in your application and permit fee of $15.00 (check or money order) made payable to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Cash (exact change only) will be accepted at the Refuge’s Visitor Center Monday through Friday 7:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Please see Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 Brochure for other restrictions.
WATERFOWL QUOTA HUNT
Waterfowl hunt permits will allow the permit holder and two companions to hunt in the designated area. Only one application is allowed per applicant. Applications will be accepted beginning September 1st until the morning of the drawing. Send applications to the Refuge Office, 2970 Bluff Lake Road, Brooksville MS 39739. The drawing will be held on Monday November 5th. Hunters drawn will be notified by mail of their hunt date. When you receive your hunt date, mail in your permit fee of $15.00 (check or money order) made payable to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Waterfowl Applications are located here. Please fill out 1-4 (Preference dates not guaranteed), and 7 on the application. Shot size restriction for small game does not apply to waterfowl. Please see Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee NWR Public Use, Hunting, & Fishing Regulations 2012-2013 Brochure for other restrictions.
No camping is permitted on the Refuge however here is a list of nearby campgrounds.
Quality Hunting Depends on You!
To view our hunting, fishing and public use regulation brochure click here for the text side, click here for the map side.
For State Regulations or Information: http://home.mdwfp.com/
For further information contact:
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
2970 Bluff Lake Road
Brooksville, Mississippi 39739
Telephone: (662)323-5548
Fax: (662)323-6390
Email: noxubee@fws.gov
