Turkey 2015 youth season see page 35 april 25 april 25 1 counts towards spring season bag limit of two squirrel gray, black, albino and fox september january 31 6 24 none squirrel youth season see page 32 september 6 september 6 6 ruffed grouse october 18 february 28 4 16 none bobwhite quail november 1 january 3 3 9 none. Shooting hours are onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. Seasons extended for smallgame hunting outdoornews. Get the details on the 20192020 mississippi hunting seasons for whitetailed deer, turkey, small game, and squirrel as published by the mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries, and parks. Army corps of engineers managed lands which designate the squirrel youth season in. Yet another small state which set an alltime record of harvested deer in 201516, when 14,681 deer were harvested by hunters. Ground squirrel 1 prairie dog 1 please support our website advertisers.
The drop in squirrel and rabbit hunting has been on a continuous decline through the last 26 years, according to ldwfs hunter harvest survey. For further information regarding specific bag, possession, and season limits please visit the pages noted in the table below. Private lands and authorized state and federal lands including mississippi. Table 2 provides specific information concerning the 201516 waterfowl season on 56 public land sites where waterfowl hunting is provided in illinois.
Mississippi hunters will again have a chance to take squirrels this month when the statewide spring season opens may 15. All turkeys harvested during the spring turkey season must be reported to the mississippi department of wildlife. Mississippi hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Fall and spring turkey seasons shotguns, rifles, precharged pneumatic air guns, pistols, muzzleloaders, crossbows or bows may be used. In holmes county, the daily bag and season limit is 1. Photo by msu ag communicationskat lawrence there are two game species of squirrels found in mississippi, the eastern gray squirrel, and the eastern fox squirrel. Why mississippi state has not moved toward selling beer, wine at games. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations. Bag and species limits are the same as those allowed in the regular season for ducks and geese. At 48,000 acres, its big enough to support good populations of both rabbits and squirrels and also big enough to enjoy a quiet and peaceful hunt. No hunting except waterfowl during spring turkey or fall deer and turkey seasons when the mississippi river is at or above 41 feet on the cairo, il gauge. Mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries, and parks. Please read the hunting sections carefully to prevent being cited for a violation.
Jefferson city mo the fourth saturday in may marks the opening of squirrel season in missouri. Proposed ohio 20142015 hunting and trapping season dates species opening date closing date bag limit deer archery sept. The mississippi squirrelmen come up to my home state of illinois for a northern invasion. Full text of 2015 2016 small game hunting prospects see other formats 20152016 small game hunting prospects missouri department of conservation table of contents introduction 1 dove 2 rabbit 4 quail 6 frog 8 ringnecked pheasant 10 squirrel 12 rails and snipe 14 american woodcock 16 raccoon 18 crow. Hunters may pursue gray and fox squirrels from may 28 through feb. The large mast crop of 2016 left the does in good health, leading to good fawn production in 2017, increasing the population. Management notes from tara 20152016 deer season update high. Mississippi s spring squirrel season runs from may 15 to june 1. You need information from us on hunting seasons and new laws and we need your. Squirrel season opens may 28 missouri department of. Hunting seasons summary rhode island hunting seasons. Ohios squirrel season is a longtime tradition for many hunters. Hunters should get a free copy of the 20162017 kentucky hunting and trapping guide prior to hunting season to brush up on season dates, changes from last year and other indispensable information.
The state also did some quail habitat enhancement projects on sandy hollow wma, which covers 4,177 acres in two separate tracts near wilmer. Adults accompanying youth hunterstrappers during the free youth hunting and trapping week do not need a license if they are not huntingtrapping. Spring squirrel season will open on may 15 mississippi. The top five most issued citations related to hunting and trapping are. Alabama hunting seasons not only differ around the state, but individual counties may have their own season start and end dates, as well as bag limits. There is no closed season or bag limit restrictions for common pigeons rock doves. The river began an agonizingly slow fall after april 1, only to begin. Zone 1 includes all the counties surrounding kentucky lake and lake barkley to the mississippi river, as well as crittenden, caldwell, christian, hopkins, webster, todd, muhlenburg, mclean, henderson and union counties. Wildlife department announces special season for deer in mississippi. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting louisianas abundant natural resources. During the november and antlerless portions in areas where open of the firearms deer season, squirrels may be hunted.
In the 201516 license year, those seasons will end on feb. Quail, rabbit, and squirrel hunting, research, and. Bag limits, special seasons and hunting regulations for mississippi hunting seasons do vary based on animal and seasons. We have provided the data in easytoread tables and a colorcoded map. Falconry season the limit for this hunting method is two 2 of any small game or furbearer species per falconer per day, except during the fall and winter hunting season when the limits are the same. Big game species covered in this regulation includes deer mule deer and whitetailed deer, fall turkey, fall javelina. Alabama hunting seasons, 20192020 alabama offers a variety of game for hunters including alligator, deer, turkey and quail. Small game hunting and trapping kentucky department of. Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife. Make sure you understand kentuckys hunting and trapping laws befo re going afield.
Squirrel season opens august 20, 2016 the fall squirrel season opens august 20, 2016. The licensed accompanying adult may not hunt waterfowl. Mississippi hunting seasons 20192020 outdoor lawyer. No hunting except waterfowl during spring turkey season when the mississippi river is at or above 34 feet on the new madrid, mo gauge. Delta western mississippi hill middle mississippi and southeast. The 201516 squirrel harvest numbers tell the story.
Regardless of where you hunted deer in mississippi, the 201516 hunting season. Youth turkey hunt weekend youth 15yearsold and younger can harvest turkey, but youth must be. Ample hunting opportunities are available for fox, gray. The mission of the mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries, and parks is to conserve and enhance mississippis wildlife, fisheries, and parks, provide quality outdoor recreation, and engage the public in natural resource conservation. A federal duck stamp is required for all persons 16 and older. The natchez trace state forest offers plenty of topquality rabbit and squirrel hunting for those hunting in region i.
Private land season open sunset july 1 through sunset sept. Waterfowl harvest and hunter effort, 20152016 season. Check the species and season listings for information about limits. Both species are found throughout the state, but gray squirrels are the most widely distributed and most numerous. Season season dates daily bag limit youth squirrel sept. Additional squirrel regulations mdc hunting and fishing. Special antlerless season only in counties that initially had a quota of 4, which are now indicated in green on the map updated september 2019 see pg 30 in the hunting and trapping guide. Opossum can be taken during the raccoon hunting season. Louisiana deer hunters might find deer almost anywhere. According to the insurers data, one in 87 drivers in mississippi filed a claim involving a collision with a deer during the 201516 study. According to harvest survey data for the 2015 16 season, the harvest of wild quail significantly increased, up 58. Mississippi is divided into three regions, especially for deer seasons. During deer season during daylight hours of the november portion of the firearms deer hunting season, squirrels may not be chased, pursued or taken with the aid of dogs in butler, carter, dent, iron, madison, oregon, reynolds, ripley, shannon or wayne counties. Mississippi squirrelmen squirrel hunting with dogs.
Season dates are subject to regulatory changes occurring at the time of printing. They must also be accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age. Big lake wma 3,902 squirrels, 1,667 hunter efforts. Fall season is put on hold to ensure the safety of hunters. Proposed ohio 20142015 hunting and trapping season dates. You may take squirrels with a cagetype trap at any hour during the open hunting season if you possess a hunting permit. The cagetype trap must be labeled with your full name and address, or conservation id number. Limits are set for each species hunting or trapping season. Spring squirrel season is closed on the kisatchie national forest, national wildlife refuges. All harvested deer and turkey must be checked within 48 hours of harvest at an official check station or online at gov.
Full text of 2015 2016 small game hunting prospects. Hunting dates and seasons new hampshire fish and game. Perhaps the most significant action the commissioners took that didnt relate to deer was to vote to extend the lateseason segments of the squirrel, ringnecked pheasant and cottontail rabbit seasons. If you need help understanding a law, call 8008581549, weekdays, 8. Hunting seasons 201920 kentucky hunting season dates. Alabama hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Quail is closed on all public lands west of the blue ridge mountains. Sandy hollow also attracts some doves for lateseason hunts. This annual booklet includes season dates, bag limits, hunt types, open areas, rules, regulations, drawing application details, and other requirements for the hunting of most big game, small game, other wildlife in arizona.
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