Most Mississippi hunters can name who taught them—a parent, a grandparent, or a friend who made the time.
That’s how hunting gets passed down. In a deer stand, a duck blind, or somewhere back in the woods, one generation teaches the next. It’s time together, away from screens and everything else competing for our attention.
If nobody taught you, MDWFP can help you get started.
Any person born after January 1, 1972, must complete a hunter education course to legally hunt in Mississippi.
Cultivating young enthusiasts in hunting, fishing, and outdoor conservation — learn about our exciting youth programs.
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