Mississippi Hunting Regulations
Hunter Education Requirement
Hunter Education is mandatory for all persons born on or after January 1, 1972, and plans to purchase a Mississippi hunting license. Also, anyone 12-16 years old must
have a certificate of satisfactory completion of a hunter education course approved by the department before hunting in this state. Anyone under the age of 12 must be in
the presence and under the direct supervision of a licensed or exempt hunter at least 21 years of age when the child is hunting.
Hunter Orange Requirement
All deer hunters during any gun season for deer must wear in full view at least 500 square inches of solid, unbroken Hunter Orange visible from all sides.