If you have questions about purchasing a license call 1-800-5GO-HUNT.
Group hunts allow a party of 3-4 hunters to apply together for hunts. If drawn, the party will have exclusive hunting access to a State Park or a subunit of Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) WMA.
Winners of the Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) WMA hunt may hunt any game species if the season is open.
Group Size:
- Cossar State Park WMA: up to three (3) hunters per application
- Natchez State Park and Phil Bryant WMAs: up to four (4) hunters per application
| Hunt | Dates | Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Cossar State Park - Group Limited Weapon Hunt 1 | Dec. 3 - 7 | 1 group (up to 3 hunters) |
| Cossar State Park - Group Limited Weapon Hunt 2 | Dec. 10 - 14 | 1 group (up to 3 hunters) |
| Cossar State Park - Group Limited Weapon Hunt 3 | Dec. 17 - 21 | 1 group (up to 3 hunters) |
| Cossar State Park - Group Limited Weapon Hunt 4 | Dec. 24 - 28 | 1 group (up to 3 hunters) |
| Natchez State Park - Group Primitive Weapon Hunt 1 | Dec. 11 - 14 | 1 group (up to 4 hunters) |
| Natchez State Park - Group Primitive Weapon Hunt 2 | Dec. 18 - 21 | 1 group (up to 4 hunters) |
| Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) - Group Archery Hunt 1 | Oct. 1 - 5 | 4 groups (up to 4 hunters/group) |
| Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) - Group Archery Hunt 2 | Oct. 8 - 12 | 4 groups (up to 4 hunters/group) |
| Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) - Group Archery Hunt 3 | Oct. 15 - 19 | 4 groups (up to 4 hunters/group) |
| Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) - Group Archery Hunt 4 | Oct. 22 - 26 | 4 groups (up to 4 hunters/group) |
| Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) - Group Archery Hunt 5 | Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 | 4 groups (up to 4 hunters/group) |
| Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) - Group Gun Hunt 1 | Nov. 5 - 9 | 4 groups (up to 4 hunters/group) |
| Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) - Group Gun Hunt 2 | Nov. 12 - 16 | 4 groups (up to 4 hunters/group) |
| Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) - Group Gun Hunt 3 | Nov. 19 - 23 | 4 groups (up to 4 hunters/group) |
| Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) - Group Gun Hunt 4 | Dec. 10 - 14 | 4 groups (up to 4 hunters/group) |
| Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) - Group Gun Hunt 5 | Dec. 24 - 28 | 4 groups (up to 4 hunters/group) |
| Phil Bryant (Backwoods Unit) - Group Gun Hunt 6 | Jan. 7 - 11 | 4 groups (up to 4 hunters/group) |
More Information
Learn more about upcoming draw hunt opportunities at Mississippi's Wildlife Management Areas.