Mississippi’s Hunter Safety Education Program

Formal hunter education efforts began in the late 1940s and later expanded nationwide until it is now required almost everywhere, including Mississippi. Since the implementation of education, there has been a tremendous decline in hunting-related incidents across the country.

By completing and passing this Mississippi-approved online hunting license course, you will have satisfied the educational requirement for Mississippi .

Get Safe. Get Certified. It’s the Law!

Who Needs the Certificate?

Under Mississippi hunter education law, all persons born on or after January 1, 1972, are required to complete a hunter education course before purchasing a hunting license.

Good in Other States

All states and provinces that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept Mississippi Hunter Education certifications. Likewise, Mississippi will accept hunter education certifications that are issued by other states and provinces that meet official IHEA requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)

Why Hunter Education?

Since states have begun requiring hunter education, over the last 30 years hunting incidents have drastically decreased, while the number of hunters has increased. Today, hunting is one of the safest outdoor activities you can enjoy.

Age Restrictions

Minimum Age You must be at least 10 years old to take the Mississippi Hunter’s Ed Course online.

For More Information

For additional information on hunter education in Mississippi contact:

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
1505 Eastover
Jackson, MS 39211
601-432-2400
http://www.mdwfp.com/