--- title: "Starkville Hunting" url: https://www.herestarkville.com/hunting-starkville-ms/ date: 2026-07-26T13:50:35-05:00 modified: 2026-07-26T14:05:40-05:00 author: "" site: "HERE Starkville" attribution: "HERE Starkville" --- # Starkville Hunting *Source: [HERE Starkville](https://www.herestarkville.com/hunting-starkville-ms/) โ€” July 26, 2026 by * HERE Starkville # Starkville MS Hunting Report Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Oktibbeha County and Hills Deer Management Unit. Hog: Closed Turkey: Closed Dove: Closed Deer: Open Hills Deer Management Unit **1** WMAs Profiled **Live** Hunt Conditions **Solunar** Rating **2026** Season Guide First Look โ€ข Hunt Conditions ๐ŸŒ” Waxing Gibbous Illumination: 90% Sunrise 7:04 am Sunset 6:14 pm Temp 52ยฐF Wind 5 mph Weather as of 8:15 AM ET Fair โ€” bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement. 91 PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Hills Deer Management Unit โ€ข Oktibbeha County ## Starkville Hunting Season Status Whitetail Deer OPEN **Season Dates**Hills Unit, 2026โ€“27: archery Oct 1 โ€“ Nov 20; youth gun Nov 7 โ€“ Jan 31; antlerless primitive weapon Nov 9โ€“20 (private land); gun with dogs Nov 21 โ€“ Dec 1; primitive weapon Dec 2โ€“15; gun without dogs Dec 16โ€“23; gun with dogs Dec 24 โ€“ Jan 20; archery/primitive Jan 21โ€“31. **Bag Limit:**1 antlered buck per day, 3 per season. Hills Unit legal buck: 10-inch inside spread or 13-inch main beam. Deer season is OPEN in the Hills Unit โ€” check which method is legal today. Hunter orange required during gun seasons. Report harvest per MDWFP rules. per [MDWFP](https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/hunting-seasons-and-bag-limits) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Feral Hog CLOSED **Season Dates**MDWFP's 2026โ€“27 season table does not list a wild hog season. Check MDWFP's wild hog rules before hunting hogs. **Bag Limit:**N/A MDWFP's 2026โ€“27 season table does not list a wild hog season. Check MDWFP's wild hog rules before hunting hogs. MDWFP's 2026โ€“27 season table does not list a wild hog season. Check MDWFP's wild hog rules before hunting hogs. per [MDWFP](https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/hunting-seasons-and-bag-limits) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Spring Turkey CLOSED **Season Dates**Spring 2027: youth Mar 8โ€“14; spring season Mar 15 โ€“ May 2. **Bag Limit:**Residents: 1 adult gobbler (or gobbler with a 6-inch beard) per day, 3 per spring season. Turkey season closed. Spring 2027 opens Mar 15. Wild Turkey Stamp required for hunters 16 and older on private and public land. per [MDWFP](https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/hunting-seasons-and-bag-limits) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Mourning Dove CLOSED **Season Dates**North Zone: Sept 5 โ€“ Oct 4, Oct 24 โ€“ Nov 22, and Dec 26, 2026 โ€“ Jan 24, 2027. **Bag Limit:**15 per day; 45 in possession. Dove season closed. HIP required. per [MDWFP](https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/hunting-seasons-and-bag-limits) ยท verified 2026-10-22 Season dates shown are for Hills Deer Management Unit private lands. WMA dates, license requirements, and antlerless regulations may differ. Always verify current regulations with MDWFP before hunting. 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Solunar Index ## Starkville Hunt Conditions Today Temperature 52ยฐF Optimal Wind Speed 5 mph Ideal โ€” Calm Barometric 1023 hPa High โ€” Active Moon Phase ๐ŸŒ” Fair PRIME Prime hunting conditions. Get in the stand early. Extended Outlook ## Starkville Hunt Forecast โ€” 5 Days TODAY Sunny 81ยฐ / 47ยฐ 5 mph wind FAIR FRI Sunny 80ยฐ / 48ยฐ 3 mph wind FAIR SAT Sunny 77ยฐ / 48ยฐ 5 mph wind FAIR SUN Sunny 76ยฐ / 47ยฐ 3 mph wind FAIR MON Mostly Sunny 75ยฐ / 46ยฐ 3 mph wind GOOD Public Hunting Lands ## Starkville Mississippi Wildlife Management Areas 1 public hunting area near Starkville. Check the state wildlife agency maps and rules for each property before you go. Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE East-central Mississippi โ€ข south of Starkville Whitetail Deer Wild Turkey Waterfowl Small Game Hunting is allowed in designated refuge areas during state seasons for small game, deer, waterfowl and turkey. Hunters 16โ€“64 need the North Mississippi Refuge Complex permit (#606) plus a state license. Field Tip Read the refuge's public use regulations and map first. [Field Guide](https://www.fws.gov/refuge/sam-d-hamilton-noxubee/visit-us/activities/hunting) Did We Miss a Spot? Know a Starkville-area hunting land, WMA, or public access parcel that should be on this list? Let us know. [Report a Hunting Spot](/submit-a-tip/?topic=report-a-hunting-spot) [Launch Special$1 a day for up to 90 days โ€” Best deal in Starkville Reach all the Hunting traffic in Starkville โ€” itโ€™s a deal! Find out how](#hr-banner-form) Launch Special Your Banner *Here* $1/day Up to **90 days** at the launch rate. Cancel anytime. - Drop us your website URL โ€” we build the banner for you - Runs above the **Community Reviews** section - No contract. No setup fee. 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TACTACAM Reveal X PRO Cellular Trail Camera, Verizon and AT&T, NO Glow, Integrated GPS Trackโ€ฆ. โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† 4.6 / 5 $99.99 Best for: Recommended by the HERE Hunting desk [View on Amazon โ†’](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7SMC3K5?tag=herestarkville-20) Outfitter, Guide Service, or Hunting Retailer? Get featured in the Essential Gear section and reach active hunters across the HERE City Network โ€” 100+ cities. [Learn About Gear Advertising](/section-sponsorship/?section=hunting&tier=gear) Hills Deer Management Unit Key Dates ## MS Hunting Season Calendar Oct 1 โ€“ Nov 20, 2026 Archery Deer Either sex on private land, open public land and Holly Springs National Forest. Hills Unit Nov 7, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 Youth Gun Deer Either sex on private land. Hills Unit Nov 21 โ€“ Dec 1, 2026 Gun Deer (with dogs) Either sex on private land; legal bucks only on open public land. Hills Unit Dec 2 โ€“ 15, 2026 Primitive Weapon Deer Hills Unit Dec 16 โ€“ 23, 2026 Gun Deer (without dogs) Hills Unit Dec 24, 2026 โ€“ Jan 20, 2027 Gun Deer (with dogs) Hills Unit Jan 21 โ€“ 31, 2027 Archery/Primitive Weapon Deer Hills Unit Mar 15 โ€“ May 2, 2027 Spring Turkey Youth Mar 8โ€“14. Wild Turkey Stamp required. Statewide Sep 5 โ€“ Oct 4; Oct 24 โ€“ Nov 22; Dec 26, 2026 โ€“ Jan 24, 2027 Dove (North Zone) 15 per day. North Zone Nov 27 โ€“ 29; Dec 4 โ€“ 6; Dec 9, 2026 โ€“ Jan 31, 2027 Ducks, Mergansers and Coots 6 ducks per day. Youth/veterans/military days Feb 6โ€“7. Statewide Oct 1, 2026 โ€“ Feb 28, 2027 Squirrel (fall) 8 per day. Youth Sept 24โ€“30; spring May 15 โ€“ June 1 (4 per day). Statewide Oct 17, 2026 โ€“ Feb 28, 2027 Rabbit 8 per day. Statewide Nov 26, 2026 โ€“ Mar 7, 2027 Bobwhite Quail 8 per day. Statewide Dates reflect 2026 Mississippi hunting regulations for Hills Deer Management Unit. Always verify with the current MDWFP Hunting and Fishing Guide. Regulations are subject to change. Questions and Answers ## Starkville Hunting FAQ Common questions about hunting in the Starkville area, answered. - When does deer season open in Starkville Mississippi? Starkville (Oktibbeha County, Hills Unit): archery Oct 1 โ€“ Nov 20, 2026; gun with dogs Nov 21 โ€“ Dec 1; primitive weapon Dec 2โ€“15; gun without dogs Dec 16โ€“23; gun with dogs Dec 24 โ€“ Jan 20, 2027; archery/primitive Jan 21โ€“31. - Where can I hunt near Starkville Mississippi? Near Starkville, the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge allows hunting in designated areas during state seasons. - Do I need a license to hunt in Mississippi? Yes. Mississippi requires a hunting license; turkey hunters 16 and older also need the Wild Turkey Stamp, and WMAs need a WMA user permit. Buy from MDWFP online, by phone or at a vendor. - Can you hunt on Sundays in Mississippi? Sunday hunting rules in Mississippi vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with MDWFP and Oktibbeha County before hunting on Sunday. - What is the deer bag limit in Hills Deer Management Unit? 1 antlered buck per day, 3 per season. Hills Unit legal buck: 10-inch inside spread or 13-inch main beam. - Are there bear in the Starkville area? Bear hunting in Mississippi is regulated by MDWFP. Bear populations and seasons vary by Game Zone. Check the current MDWFP hunting guide for bear zones and tags relevant to Oktibbeha County. ITS ALL HERE! 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