Hunting

Visitor Activities

FOR PUBLIC COMMENT - PROPOSED FEE CHANGES

Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge in Brooksville, Mississippi is Accepting Comments on Hunting/Fishing Permit Fees

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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.

Hunting Opportunities at the refuge

Hunts	Dates 2020-2021
Youth Only
Squirrel	Sep 24 - 30 (dogs allowed)
Deer	Nov 7 - 20, Jan 2 - 8 (either sex)
Waterfowl	Feb. 7
Turkey	March 8-14
Small Game
Squirrel	Oct 1 - Feb 28 and May 15 - June 1 (Closed Dec 16 - 23) (dogs allowed Oct 1 - Nov 7, Dec 24 - 25, Jan 9 - Feb 28)
Rabbit	Oct 17 - Feb 28 (Closed Dec 16-23) (dogs allowed Oct 12 - Nov 7, Dec 24 - 25, Jan 9 - Feb 28)
Quail	Nov. 26 - Mar. 6 (dogs allowed) (Closed Dec. 16-23)
Woodcock	Dec. 18 - Jan. 31 (dogs allowed) (Closed Dec. 16-23)
Raccoon	Jul. 1 - Feb. 28 (night-time hunting only, dogs required) (Closed Dec. 16-23)
Opossum	Oct. 1 - Feb. 28, (night-time hunting only, dogs required) (Closed Dec. 16-23)
Deer (Fee Permit)	Mississippi East Central Zone
Archery	Oct. 1 – Dec. 15 and Dec. 24 - Jan. 31 (either sex) (Closed Dec. 16-23)
Gun	Nov. 21 - Dec. 1 and Dec. 26–Jan. 1 (either sex) (Closed Dec. 16-23)
Primitive Weapon	Dec. 2–15 (either sex)
Waterfowl	Standby Draw Hunt only (Wednesday and Saturday mornings of State Season) State Season: Nov. 27 - 29, Dec. 4 - 6 and Dec. 9 - Jan. 31
Turkey	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