MS deer season 2026-27: Key dates, new feeding rules, CWD zones
November is here and that marks the beginning of the holiday season when thoughts turn to frying turkeys for Thanksgiving followed by Black Friday sales that kick off shopping for Christmas. But for many, it's also exciting because the opening of gun season for deer is almost here as well. Most hunters have already finished the bulk of preparation work like planting food plots, checking stands and clearing shooting lanes. However, there are always last minute details to wrap up before the season starts, like stocking up on Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes to eat while you're in a stand. There are also rules and dates to brush up on and Mississippi, like other states, has a lot of them when it comes to hunting deer. Dates change each year, chronic wasting disease rules and management zones are updated and this year, regulations on supplemental feeding of deer have seen a change . So, here's what hunters need to know about deer hunting 2026-27 to stay legal and make the most of the season. MS deer hunting seasons: Delta, North Central and Hills deer management units Archery, velvet : Sept. 11-13, One legal buck. Special permit, mandatory reporting, and chronic
