Wild Turkey Stamp

New for 2026, any persons 16 years or older, unless otherwise exempt, must obtain a Wild Turkey Stamp prior to hunting wild turkeys in Mississippi. This pertains to both resident and non-resident hunters. 

Those classified as exempt for the Wild Turkey Stamp include:

  • Resident - Youth
  • Resident - Senior
  • Resident - Disabled
  • Lifetime License Holders


The proceeds of the Wild Turkey Stamp will be directly dispersed into the conservation, management, protection, or scientific research of wild turkeys.

Game Check

In 2026, hunters will notice an update to the standard mandatory Game Check process for Wild Turkeys. Beginning with the upcoming season, hunters who purchase a Wild Turkey Stamp will receive three unique harvest identifiers electronically. These identifiers will be linked to the hunter's license and used to track individual turkey harvests throughout the season.

At the time of harvest, hunters will report their turkey through the standard Game Check system and the system will automatically assign one of the hunter's three unique identifiers to the harvest. 

For more details on how to successfully report your harvest, click here.

 

Wild Turkey Stamp Art Contest

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is proud to announce the inaugural Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp Art Contest, an exciting opportunity for artists to showcase their talent while supporting conservation. The winning artwork will be featured on the state’s first-ever Mississippi Wild Turkey Stamp, issued to hunters who purchase the new Wild Turkey Stamp as part of their hunting license. 

Learn more about the art contest by clicking here.