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

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

All persons born on or after January 1, 1972, must satisfactorily complete a hunter education course approved by the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks before purchasing a Mississippi hunting license. If it is determined that the holder was not entitled to issuance or obtained the license or hunter education certificate by fraudulent means, the license will be revoked or canceled. It is unlawful to issue a hunting license to any person in this age group without proof of completion of the hunter education course. [MS. Code 49-7-20].

Each resident of the State of Mississippi ages sixteen (16) through sixty-four (64), must obtain a hunting license, except while hunting on lands titled in his name. Any person sixty-five (65) or older, or any person otherwise exempted from obtaining a hunting license, must have documentation with land titled in his/her name at all times while hunting as described in hunting "Exemptions" [MS. Code 49-7-5].

Residents who are visually impaired, paraplegic, a multiple-amputee, adjudged totally disabled by the Social Security Administration or totally service connected disabled by the Veterans Administration are not required to purchase a HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE. [MS. Code 49-7-5 and 49-7-9] Residents exempt based on this criteria are required to have proof of their age, residency, disability status, or other physical impairment in their possession while engaged in hunting and fishing activities. All exempt licenses previously issued for DISABILITIES are null and void.

ONLY PERSONS DOMICILED WITHIN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI AS DEFINED IN SECTION 49-7-3 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CODE, AS AMENDED, ARE ENTITLED TO OBTAIN A RESIDENT HUNTING/ FISHING LICENSE.
Under this section, a person's domicile is that person's principal or primary home or place of abode. Provided, however, a person holding a current driver's license is deemed to be domiciled within the state that issued the driver's license. Even if a person currently resides within the State of Mississippi, for purposes of obtaining a hunting license, he/she is considered to be domiciled in the state which issued the driver's license.

I. If you HOLD a current driver's license:
  a. If you hold a current MISSISSIPPI driver's license, you are entitled to purchase a resident hunting license.
  b. If you hold a driver's license from any state other than Mississippi, you are required to purchase a non-resident hunting license.

II. If you DO NOT hold a current driver's license from any state:
You are entitled to purchase a resident hunting license if Mississippi is your principal or primary home or place of abode. A current Mississippi resident income tax return or a homestead exemption receipt may be considered as evidence of domicile, but these are not necessarily determinative. You may be denied a resident hunting license if you fail to provide adequate proof.

Even if you are domiciled in another state, you may purchase a resident hunting license if you provide either (1) a current identification card from a Mississippi college or university; or (2) a current military ID card showing that you are an active member of the Armed Forces (excluding Reserves and the National Guard) and proof that you are stationed on a military base in Mississippi.

Proof of age may be shown by the following:
  a. A valid driver's license; or
  b. Copy of birth certificate

1. Lifetime Sportsman - you must provide proof of domicile of Mississippi for a minimum of 18 consecutive months.
2. Non-Resident Mississippi Native Lifetime - you must be a native-born Mississippian proving you were born in the state of Mississippi and parent's address was in Mississippi OR if you were not born in Mississippi, the parents' address was in Mississippi at the time of your birth.
3. Lifetime Sportsman MIL - you must provide proof of parent being born in Mississippi. Must also provide official documents indicating parent was on active military service at the time of your birth.

See White-Tailed Deer Game Check

See Wild Turkey Game Check

See Wildlife Management Areas

See Mississippi Hunter Education

See Mississippi Boater Education

If you are having trouble remembering your Hunter Education number, you can find your number, download a free temporary card, or purchase a replacement card on our website by clicking here.

Report A Violation (1-800-BE-SMART)

Report A Violation Online

Available on iOS and Android

The MDWFP app is a powerful tool for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts in Mississippi, providing easy access to information and services provided by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. This application features a digital license display, rules and regulations, season dates, game check, bag limits, feeding times, and much more.

*Some features require internet access.

See Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits

See General Hunting Rules & Regulations

See Hunting Season and Bag Limits

See Fishing, Boating and Lakes

Sport fishing licenses and lake permits are required when fishing at MDWFP State Fishing Lakes and State Park Lakes.

See Fishing License Requirements

See Fish ID Guide

Here are the steps to creating or linking to a youth customer

1. Login to the MDWFP License System

• Be sure to create your account prior to creating any additional user profiles.

2. Navigate to the Linked User Section

• In the profile drop down menu, go to the "Linked User" location or menu. 

• Select the option to "Link a User."

3. Create or Search for the User

• Some individuals might have an existing profile that is transferred from the prior License System. If the user already exists, you may search for their profile. 

• Otherwise, select the option to create a new customer

4. Fill Out the Required Information

• Enter the necessary details for the new user, including their date of birth. 

• Complete all required fields, including their address. 

• Note: Social Security and Driver’s License details are not required for users under 13.

5. Handle Communication Preferences

• For Users 12 and Under: Email fields will be grayed out (no email address is required). You have the opportunity to set preferences to ensure the child does not receive text messages or promotional emails.

• For Users Ages 13-18: Users in this age range may have an email address attached to their profile. This email can be used to give them login access to manage their account independently. You would still be able to manage the account in its entirety as long as you are linked to the account.

6. Consent and Permissions:

• In the "Access Info" step, you may:

• For Users 12 and Under: Confirm that you are the child’s legal guardian or authorized to manage their account under COPPA consent.

• For Users Ages 13-18: If needed, assign the email address as the login for the user. 

• This will allow them to log in and manage their account, while still being linked to a guardian.

• Once the email is provided, they will receive an email prompting them to complete setting up their account.

• For both age ranges, you may choose to “Disallow Other Guardians” if you don’t want other adults to link to this child’s account.

7. Submit and Create the Profile 

• Submit the form to create the child’s profile. 

8. Manage the Linked Profile 

Once the profile is created and linked, you can manage it as the users’s guardian. 

How Do I Create an Account? 

1. Click on the "Account" tab in the top right corner.  

2. Enter your email address and click “Continue.”  

3. Create a password and click “Sign Up.” 

4. Follow the prompts to authenticate your account (such as providing a six-digit code from email.)  

5. Verify your identity via one of the options shown on screen. If you have had an account with MDWFP before, your information will be confirmed on the screen. 

6. Provide your information to create your profile. Provide your driver's license number and the state where it was issued. From there, you will be taken to the new MDWFP system. 

Finish your profile by completing the fields on screen. Click “Save” to complete the process.

How Do I Reset My Password? 

1. Click Sign In / Create Account 

2. Click Continue

3. Enter your email address and click Continue

4. Click Forgot Password

5. Click Send Link

6. Check your inbox for a reset link and follow the prompts to enter a new password

How Do I Link a User?

1. Log in and click your name in the upper right corner

2. Select Linked Users from the drop down menu

3. Click Link A User

4. Click Search Customer or +Create Customer 

5. Follow the prompts and enter the required information 

6. Click Submit

How Do I Complete Email Verification?

When prompted, check your email inbox for a verification email. Enter the six-digit code and follow the instructions. 

How Do I Update My Personal, Contact & Account Details?

1. Log in and click your name in the upper right corner

2. Select Profile from the drop down menu

3. Make appropriate changes and click Save 

How Do I Update My Email or Password?

1. Log in and click your name in the upper right corner

2. Select Profile from the drop down menu

3. Click the Account Details tab

4. Click Manage Your PayIt Account

5. Click the pencil icon and complete the required fields  

6. Click Save

How Do I Add a Payment Method?

1. Log in and click your name in the upper right corner

2. Select Wallet from the drop down menu

3. Click +Add Payment method

4. Enter payment information 

5. Click Save

How Do I Remove a Payment Method?

1. Log in and click your name in the upper right corner

2. Select Wallet from the drop down menu

3. Click Remove

4. In the confirmation window, click Remove to confirm

How Do I Find a Receipt in My Account?

1. Log in and click your name in the upper right corner

2. Select My Purchases from the drop down menu

3. Click Receipt to view purchase details

How Do I View My Messages?

1. Log in and click your name in the upper right corner

2. Select Inbox from the drop down menu

3. View available messages

How Do I Purchase a License?

1. Log in

2. Click +Add To Cart next to the preferred item

3. Make the appropriate selections and click Continue

4. In the cart, click Checkout 

5. Enter your contact and payment details

6. Check the acknowledgement and captcha boxes 

7. Click Complete Transaction

8. Click Continue to Confirmation to view or print your receipt

How Do I View Available & Submitted Surveys?

1. Log in and click your name in the upper right corner

2. Select Surveys from the drop down menu

3. View available and submitted surveys under the corresponding tabs

How Do I Submit a Game Check? 

1. Log in 

2. Click Game Check

3. Click Report Game Check

4. Complete the survey then click Next

5. Click Save

How Do I Complete a Quick Registration Renewal?

1. Select your Vehicle Type and enter the Registration Number

2. Click Submit

3. Complete the required fields and follow the prompts to checkout

4. Enter your contact and payment details to submit your renewal

Need Help?

For assistance with your MDWFP online account or mobile app please contact us by calling 1-800-5GOHUNT

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