Hunting License Prices

Resident Hunting Licenses

NOTE: All Deer and Turkey hunters must buy either an all Game Hunting/Fishing or the Sportsman's License

Resident LicensesPriceAgent FeeProcess Fee
Sportsman's License - Includes Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow - does not include WMA User Permit or Saltwater Fishing$45.00$1.00$2.49
All Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing - Does not include Archery/Primitive/Crossbow or WMA User Permit.$25.00$1.00$2.49
Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow - Must be bought in addition to All Game Hunting/ Freshwater Fishing when hunting during special seasons. As of July 1st, 2013, this privilege will include the use of a Crossbow.$14.00$1.00$2.49
Velvet Season Permit - Valid for three consecutive days. 3-Day Permit used to hunt Velvet Deer during the permitted dates.$10.00$1.00$2.49
Small Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing$10.00$1.00$2.49
Wildlife Management Area User Permit - Must be purchased prior to ANY use of a wildlife management area and in addition to any other required hunting/fishing license.$15.00$1.00$2.49
Electronic State Waterfowl Stamp - Required with all licenses above for persons 16 years of age and older when hunting waterfowl.$10.00$1.00$2.49
Apprentice Sportsman License - This License may be issued only one time to a resident and the apprentice hunting licensee must be accompanied by a licensed or exempt resident hunter at least twenty-one years of age when hunting. This license includes Spring Turkey Hunting, Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow, and Freshwater Fishing. Does not include, Saltwater Fishing, State and Federal Waterfowl Stamps, or WMA User Permit.$32.00$1.00$2.49
Apprentice All Game Hunt and Fish - This license may be issued only one time to a resident and the apprentice hunting licensee must be accompanied be a licensed or exempt resident hunter at least twenty-one years of age when hunting. This license does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow, WMA User Permit, or State and Federal Waterfowl Stamps.$17.00$1.00$2.49
Apprentice Small Game Hunt and Fish - This license may be issued only once to a resident and the apprentice hunting licensee must be accompanied by a licensed or exempt resident hunter at least twenty-one years of age when hunting. This license includes small game hunting, and freshwater fishing. The State and Federal Waterfowl Stamps, Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow, WMA User Permit, and Saltwater Fishing must be purchased in addition to this license.$13.00$1.00$2.49
3-Day Sportsman Apprentice License - Valid for 3 consecutive days. This license may be issued only once to a resident and the apprentice hunting licensee must be accompanied be a licensed or exempt resident hunter at least twenty-one years of age when hunting. This license includes Spring Turkey Permit, Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow Permit, and Freshwater Fishing. Does not include WMA User Permit, Saltwater Fishing, or State and Federal Waterfowl Stamps.$7.00$1.00$2.49
Resident Senior Exempt License - age 65 and over, includes All Game Hunting, Freshwater Fishing license, Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow, and WMA. Does not include saltwater fishing and waterfowl stamp. Only valid with proof of Mississippi residency.$2.30$1.00$2.49
Exempt Under 16 - Voluntary (Under 16 years of age, voluntary - All Game Hunting, Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing license, Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow permit, WMA, Waterfowl Stamp.)$2.30$1.00$2.49
North MS NWR Permit$15.00$1.00$2.49
Trapping License - A trapping license is required of any person sixteen years of age or older, who traps or assists with trapping of furbearers. A trapping license is not required for a person to trap on their own land. A trapping license is required to sell the skins, carcasses, and/or meat of any furbearing animal.$25.00$1.00$2.49
Fur Dealer License - A fur dealer license is required of any person regardless of age, who buys furbearing animals from trappers or hunters.$50.00$1.00$2.49
MS Super Sportsman Package - Includes Sportsman License, Saltwater, WMA User Permit, State Waterfowl Stamp, HIP, and 1 Year Magazine Subscription.$80.00$1.00$2.49
Mississippi Hunter Package - Includes Sportsman License, WMA User Permit, State Waterfowl Stamp, HIP, and 1 Year Magazine Subscription.$70.00$1.00$2.49
Deer Hunter Package - Includes Sportsman License, WMA User Permit, and 1 Year Magazine Subscription.$60.00$1.00$2.49
Turkey Hunter Package - Includes Sportsman License, WMA User Permit, and 1 Year Magazine Subscription.$60.00$1.00$2.49
Waterfowl Hunter Package - Includes Small Game Hunting License, State Waterfowl Stamp, WMA User Permit, HIP, and 1 Year Magazine Subscription. (DOES NOT include Federal Duck Stamp)$35.00$1.00$2.49
Avid Angler Package - Includes Small Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing License, Saltwater Fishing License, 1 Year Magazine Subscription.$20.00$1.00$2.49
Keep Mississippi Wild Package - Includes WMA User Permit, 1 Year Magazine Subscription$15.00$1.00$2.49
Lifetime LicensePriceProcess Fee
Lifetime Sportsman's License - Birth through Age 12$500.00$0
Lifetime Sportsman's License - Age 13 and Over$1,000.00$0
Lifetime Sportsman Native MIL - Birth through Age 12$500.00$0
Lifetime Sportsman Native MIL - Age 13 and Over$1,000.00$0
Non-Resident Mississippi Native Lifetime$1,500.00$0
Non-Resident Hunting Licenses

NOTE: Louisiana residents must purchase both the Freshwater and Saltwater license to fish in the marine waters of Mississippi.

Non-Resident LicensesPriceAgent FeeProcess Fee
Armed Forces 14-Day Hunting/Fishing (Includes Fall Turkey and Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow. Does not include Saltwater Fishing)$32.00$1.00$4.42
All Game Hunting - Ages 16 and over - does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow, Turkey permit, deer permit, or WMA User Permit.$300.00$3.00$4.42
7-Day All Game Hunting - Ages 16 and over - does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow, Spring permit, deer permit, or WMA User Permit.$150.00$3.00$4.42
3-Day All Game -Archery/Primitive Weapon - Includes Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow - does not include Spring Turkey permit, deer permit, or WMA User Permit.$150.00$3.00$4.42
Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow Permit - Must be bought in addition to All Game Hunting or 7-Day All Game Hunting when hunting during special seasons.$75.00$3.00$4.42
Wildlife Management Area User Permit - Must be purchased prior to ANY use of a wildlife management area and in addition to any other required hunting/fishing license.$30.00$1.00$4.42
Deer Permit - Required for hunting deer during all deer seasons. This license must be purchased in addition to All Game, 7-Day All Game, or 3-Day All Game Hunting License.$100.00$1.00$4.42
Spring Turkey Permit - Required for hunting turkey during spring turkey season. This license must be purchased in addition to All Game, 7-Day All Game, or 3-Day All Game Hunting License.$50.00$1.00$4.42
Small Game Hunting (covers waterfowl)$95.00$3.00$4.42
7-Day Small Game Hunting (covers waterfowl)$38.00$3.00$4.42
Shooting Preserve$13.00$1.00$4.42
Electronic State Waterfowl Stamp - Required with all licenses above when hunting waterfowl.$19.00$1.00$4.42
Trapping License - A trapping license is required of any person sixteen years of age or older who traps or assists with trapping of furbearers. A trapper license is required to sell the skins, carcasses, and/or meat of any furbearer animal.$205.00$3.00$4.42
Fur Dealer License - A fur dealer license is required of any person regardless of age, who buys furbearing animals from trappers and hunters.$205.00$3.00$4.42
NR MS Super Sportsman Package - Includes NR All Game Hunting License, NR Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow, NR Spring Turkey Permit, NR Deer Permit, NR State Waterfowl Stamp, HIP, 1 Year Magazine Subscription.$564.00$3.00$4.42
NR Deer Hunter Package - NR All Game Hunting, NR Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow, NR Deer Permit, HIP, 1 Year Magazine Subscription.$475.00$3.00$4.42
NR Turkey Hunter Package - NR All Game Hunting, NR Spring Turkey Permit, HIP, 1 Year Magazine Subscription.$370.00$3.00$4.42
NR Waterfowl Hunter Package - NR Small Game Hunting, NR State Waterfowl Stamp, HIP, 1 Year Magazine Subscription. (DOES NOT include Federal Duck Stamp)$114.00$3.00$4.42
NR Avid Angler Package - NR Freshwater Fishing License, NR Saltwater Fishing License, 1 Year Magazine Subscription.$90.00$3.00$4.42
NR LA Avid Angler Package - NR Freshwater Fishing License, NR LA Saltwater Fishing License, 1 Year Magazine Subscription.$120.00$3.00$4.42

Fishing License Prices

Resident Fishing Licenses
Resident LicensesPriceAgent FeeProcess Fee
Sportsman's License
Does not include saltwater fishing.
$45.00$1.00$2.49
All Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing
Does not include Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow.
$25.00$1.00$2.49
Small Game Hunting/Freshwater Fishing$10.00$1.00$2.49
3-Day Freshwater Fishing$3.00$1.00$2.49
Freshwater Guide License$500.00$1.00$2.49
Freshwater Guide Boat License$25.00$1.00$2.49
Saltwater Fishing$10.00$1.00$2.49
Senior Lifetime Saltwater License - age 65 and over.$5.00$1.00$2.49
Non-Resident Fishing Licenses

NOTE: Louisiana residents must purchase both the Freshwater Fishing and LA Saltwater Fishing License to fish in the marine waters of Mississippi.

NOTE: A valid Saltwater fishing license must be purchased to fish for Red Snapper in Mississippi waters. In addition, a valid Tails n' Scales trip authorization number must be obtained by at least one angler on the fishing vessel. For more information please visit dmr.ms.gov/snapper

Non-Resident LicensesPriceAgent FeeProcess Fee
Armed Forces 14-Day Hunting/Fishing
Must apply through MDWFP - Application.
$32.00$1.00$4.42
Freshwater Fishing$68.00$3.00$4.42
3-Day Freshwater Fishing$30.00$2.00$4.42
1-Day Freshwater Fishing$10.00$1.00$4.42
Freshwater Guide License$2,000.00$3.00$4.42
Freshwater Guide Boat License$25.00$1.00$4.42
Saltwater Fishing$30.00$3.00$4.42
LA Saltwater Fishing$60.00$3.00$4.42
3-Day Saltwater Fishing$15.00$2.00$4.42
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