The refuge allows small game hunting, deer hunting, waterfowl hunting, and turkey hunting within the state seasons, with certain limitations and regulations. Deer permits may be purchased online (credit card only) or at the refuge office (cash or check only). Waterfowl standby permits may be purchased online starting September 1.
All hunters must check-in and check-out upon entering or leaving the hunt areas. All visitors including hunters must display their entrance pass in their vehicle. The check-in/out cards are located at all the hunt check station kiosks (see map).
Small Game and Turkey hunts are non-limited hunts, it is only required that you have a valid state hunting license. State bag limits and harvest restrictions apply. The Refuge Public Use Regulation brochure is free of charge and you can obtain a copy at the refuge office, kiosks, check stations, or download it HERE.
Hunts
Dates 2018-2019
Youth Only
Squirrel
Sept. 24-30 (dogs allowed)
Deer
Nov. 3-16 and Jan. 2-8 (either sex)
Turkey
March 8-14
Small Game
Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 (Closed Dec. 16-23)
May 15 - June 1
(no dogs during deer gun hunts)
Rabbit
Oct. 13-Feb. 28 (Closed Dec. 16-23)
Quail
Nov. 22 - Mar. 2 (dogs allowed)
(Closed Dec. 16-23)
Woodcock
Dec. 24 - Jan. 31 (dogs allowed)
Raccoon
Jul. 1 - Feb. 28 (night-time hunting only, dogs required) (Closed Dec. 16-23)
Deer (Fee Permit)
Mandatory biological check-in Dec. 28 through Dec. 30 at the star on the map.
Mississippi East Central Zone
Archery
Oct. 1 – Dec. 15 and
Dec. 26-Jan. 31 (either sex) (Closed Dec. 16-23)
Gun
Nov. 17- Dec. 1 and
Dec. 26–Jan. 1 (either sex) (Closed Dec. 16-23)
Primitive Weapon
Nov. 5–16 (antlerless only) and
Dec. 2–15 (either sex)
Waterfowl
Standby Draw Hunt only (Wednesday and Saturday mornings of State Season)
State Season:
Nov. 23 - 25, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, Dec. 5 - Jan. 27
Mar 15 - May 1 (Closed April 17-24)
Disabled
Deer: Dec. 16-23 (either sex)
Turkey: Apr. 17-24
See regulations in brochure for more information
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