Mississippi Opens Velvet Deer Season for 2026

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has announced the opening of the 2026 Velvet Season for white-tailed deer. Hunters are required to report their harvests through the MDWFP Game Check system before participating in the season.

Reporting can be completed via three methods: the new MDWFP HuntFish app, the department’s website, or by calling 1-800-BE-SMART. All submissions must be made before 10 p.m. on the day of the harvest, according to MDWFP.

Officials provided a step-by-step guide and detailed instructions on their website to assist hunters with the process. Additionally, all harvested bucks must be submitted for chronic wasting disease sampling at an MDWFP CWD drop-off freezer or a participating taxidermist. A video demonstrating how to collect a CWD sample is available on Vimeo.

Photos and updates are shared on social media by Ed Wall, with hashtags including #MDWFP, #MississippiOutdoors, and #VelvetSeason2026.

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