Mississippi Velvet Season set for September 11-13, 2026

Mississippi’s Velvet Season is scheduled for September 11-13, 2026, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP). The season is open to archery hunters who can harvest one legal buck in velvet, which counts toward their annual antlered deer limit.

A Velvet Season Permit is required to hunt during these dates. Residents can purchase the permit for $10, while non-residents’ permits are included in their $100 deer permit. Permits are available wherever hunting or fishing licenses are sold.

Hunting is limited to private lands and opted-in public lands. No Wildlife Management Areas or open public lands participating in statewide regulations will be open for velvet hunting in 2026. Hunters are advised to check regulations for any public land they plan to hunt.

Additional rules include reporting harvests by 10 p.m. on the same day via the MDWFP HuntFish App or web portal. All harvested bucks must be submitted for chronic wasting disease sampling within five days, either at an MDWFP CWD drop-off freezer or a participating taxidermist.

For more information, hunters can visit the MDWFP website at the link provided in the agency’s bio.

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