River Otter and Bobcat Tagging

Federal regulations that require tagging to account for the harvest of bobcat and river otter are in effect. The Commission requires the tagging of otter and bobcat to account for the harvest of these species, which are subject to federal export regulations (CITES Tags). 

• ALL bobcat and river otter harvested in Mississippi must be CITES tagged prior to being shipped/mailed or when being transported out of Mississippi. 

EFFECTIVE November 2012: It is no longer required to present the carcass or pelt to the MDWFP in order to purchase CITES tags. 

EFFECTIVE November 1, 2016: CITES tags will no longer be available via mail-in requests. 

CITES tags are only available via over-the-counter purchases. Tags are only sold in lots of 5 (five) for $2.49 per each lot. Quantities available at each location may be limited; therefore, it is recommended to call in advance. CITES Tags are sold ONLY at the following MDWFP Locations:

Quantities available at each location may be limited; therefore, it is recommended to call in advance.

CITES Tags are sold ONLY at the following MDWFP Locations: 

• Jackson Office (License Dept.) (Jackson, MS) (601) 432-2055
• North Region Office (Enid, MS) (662) 563-6222
• Central Region Office (Canton, MS) (601) 859-3421
• South Region Office (Magnolia, MS) (601) 783-2911
• Buccaneer State Park (Waveland, MS) (228) 467-3822
• Clarkco State Park (Quitman, MS) (601) 776-6651
• Hugh White State Park (Grenada, MS) (662) 226-4934
• J. P. Coleman State Park (Iuka, MS) (662) 423-6515
• John Kyle State Park (Sardis, MS) (662) 487-1345
• Legion State Park (Louisville, MS) (662) 773-8323
• Leroy Percy State Park (Hollandale, MS) (662) 827-5436
• Natchez State Park (Natchez, MS) (601) 442-2658
• Paul B. Johnson State Park. (Hattiesburg, MS) (601) 582-7721