Archery Season for Deer Opens October 1st and 15th

[PRESS RELEASE]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28, 2015

Mississippi Deer Archery Seasons Open October 1 & 15

JACKSON – Many Mississippians are looking forward to the opening of deer archery season on October 1 for the Hill and Delta Zones and October 15 for the Southeast Zone. Longbows, recurves, compound bows, and crossbows are all considered legal archery equipment and can be used during all hunting seasons for deer. There is no minimum or maximum draw weight, no minimum arrow length, and fixed or mechanical broadheads may be used.

“Deer numbers are high statewide, and this year’s crop of two year old bucks should be outstanding. Also, the mast crop is looking good, which is a recipe for abundant bowhunting opportunities,” says Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Deer Program Biologist David Graves.  “Hunters should place stands in prime feeding areas, hopefully weather conditions during the season will be conducive to improved deer movement.”

MDWFP reminds all Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunters that they are required to wear a full-body harness (fall-arrest system) while climbing a tree, installing a tree stand that uses climbing aids, or while hunting from a tree stand on a WMA. While required on WMAs, MDWFP also urges all hunters to wear and know how to properly use a full-body harness while hunting from an elevated position. Take time before your hunt to be sure you have all the proper safety equipment, and remember that the most important part of the hunt is making it home.

For more information regarding wildlife or hunting in Mississippi, visit our website at www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting or call us at (601) 432-2199. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mdwfp or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDWFPonline.