Alligator hunters drawn for public waters are reminded that the deadline to purchase a possession permit is June 30, 2026, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
Hunters who wish to opt out of this year’s season can simply refrain from purchasing a permit before the closing date. The private land alligator permit application deadline is July 1, 2026.
The private lands season runs from noon on August 28 through 6 a.m. on September 21, the agency said. Hunters can find out where and how to apply on the department’s website at mdwfp.com.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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