Archery License

Mississippi Archery
License 2026

Complete guide to archery hunting in Mississippi - stamp and license requirements, crossbow rules, draw weight and broadhead specifications, and archery deer and elk season dates. Mississippi offers one of the earliest and longest archery deer seasons in the country, opening in early October. Crossbows are legal for all hunters. No separate archery stamp required.

Crossbow Allowed Min. Draw Weight: 30 lbs

2026 Archery License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$10.00

License fee

Nonresident Fee

$150.00

NR license fee

Min. Draw Weight

30 lbs

Minimum for legal archery hunting

Crossbow

Allowed

Crossbows are legal for all hunters throughout archery season with no additional permit required.

License & Stamp Details

Mississippi Archery License Requirements

Review all archery license and stamp requirements before your hunt. Regulations change annually.

Requirement	Details
Archery Stamp Required	No - included with hunting license
Resident License Fee	$10.00
Nonresident License Fee	$150.00
Standalone Archery License	Requires base hunting license
Sunday Hunting	Allowed

Equipment Rules

Mississippi Archery Equipment Specifications

Legal archery equipment requirements in Mississippi. Using non-compliant equipment during archery season can result in citation and license revocation.

Draw Weight

30 lbs min.

Minimum draw weight required for big game archery hunting in Mississippi.

Arrow Length

No minimum arrow length specified. Standard hunting arrows (26"–32") are typical.

Broadhead Requirement

Broadheads are required for big game hunting. Both fixed-blade and mechanical broadheads are generally accepted.

Other Equipment Rules

Lighted nocks: Allowed
Rangefinder: Allowed
Minimum 30 lb draw weight. Broadheads required. Lighted nocks permitted.

Crossbow Regulations

Mississippi Crossbow Rules for Archery Season

Crossbows are permitted during archery season in Mississippi. Crossbows are legal for all hunters throughout archery season with no additional permit required.

Season Dates

Mississippi Archery Season Dates

Approximate archery season dates for 2026. Season dates may vary by zone or wildlife management unit - always confirm with Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Archery Deer Season

Oct 1

Through Jan 20

Important Notes

Mississippi-Specific Archery Rules

Mississippi has a very affordable resident license and a long deer season. The Delta region and river bottoms produce trophy bucks. WMA hunting requires additional WMA license.

Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (www.mdwfp.com). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees, equipment specs, and season dates directly with the agency before hunting.

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