Mississippi’s Early Migratory Game Bird Seasons Announced for 2018–19
4/27/2018 11:31:09 AM
From MDWFP
JACKSON – The Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks approved dates for the 2018–2019 early hunting seasons for migratory game birds during its April meeting. These dates are listed in the table below; and include hunting seasons for doves, resident Canada geese, early teal, rails, snipe, and woodcock. Legal hunting hours for migratory game birds are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset.
Mississippi is divided into two dove zones to maximize hunting opportunities throughout the state. The North Dove Zone is defined as areas north of U.S. Hwy. 84 plus areas south of U.S. Hwy. 84 and west of MS Hwy. 35. The South Dove Zone is defined as areas south of U.S. Hwy. 84 and east of MS Hwy. 35.
For more information regarding migratory birds in Mississippi, visit our website at www.mdwfp.com/waterfowl or call us at (601) 432-2199. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mdwfp or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDWFPonline.
