The 2026 Velvet Season has officially opened in Mississippi, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP). Hunters are reminded that reporting their harvests is mandatory for velvet season, and submissions must be completed before 10 p.m. on the day of the harvest.
Hunters can submit their Game Check through three methods: the new MDWFP HuntFish App, the MDWFP website, or by calling 1-800-BE-SMART, as outlined by the department. A step-by-step guide and detailed instructions are available on the MDWFP website.
Additionally, all harvested bucks must be submitted for chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling. Samples can be taken at MDWFP CWD drop-off freezers or participating taxidermists. The department provides a video tutorial on how to collect a CWD sample.
For more information, visit the MDWFP website or watch the CWD sampling video linked by the department.
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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