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Oxford MS
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Live conditions, season status, solunar ratings, WMA profiles, and community hunting coverage for Lafayette County and Hills Deer Management Unit.
Hog: Closed
Turkey: Closed
Dove: Closed
Deer: Open
Hills Deer Management Unit
First Look • Hunt Conditions
🌔
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 90%
7:08 am
6:16 pm
48°F
0 mph
Weather as of 8:15 AM ET
Fair — bright nights keep deer nocturnal. Hunt midday movement.
Hills Deer Management Unit • Lafayette County
In Season Now: Oxford Hunting · Oct. 22
Open now
- Archery Deer Oct 1 – Nov 20, 2026 · Hills Unit
- Squirrel (fall) Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 · Statewide
- Rabbit Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 · Statewide
Coming up
- Dove (North Zone) Sep 5 – Oct 4; Oct 24 – Nov 22; Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027 · North Zone
- Youth Gun Deer Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 · Hills Unit
- Gun Deer (with dogs) Nov 21 – Dec 1, 2026 · Hills Unit
- Bobwhite Quail Nov 26, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027 · Statewide
From this page's the state wildlife agency season calendar. Always verify current regulations before you hunt.
Oxford Hunting Season Status
Whitetail Deer
OPEN
Season DatesHills Unit, 2026–27: archery Oct 1 – Nov 20; youth gun Nov 7 – Jan 31; antlerless primitive weapon Nov 9–20 (private land); gun with dogs Nov 21 – Dec 1; primitive weapon Dec 2–15; gun without dogs Dec 16–23; gun with dogs Dec 24 – Jan 20; archery/primitive Jan 21–31.
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 — check which method is legal today.
Hunter orange required during gun seasons. Report harvest per MDWFP rules.
per MDWFP · verified 2026-10-22
Feral Hog
CLOSED
Season DatesMDWFP's 2026–27 season table does not list a wild hog season. Check MDWFP's wild hog rules before hunting hogs.
Bag Limit:N/A
MDWFP's 2026–27 season table does not list a wild hog season. Check MDWFP's wild hog rules before hunting hogs.
MDWFP's 2026–27 season table does not list a wild hog season. Check MDWFP's wild hog rules before hunting hogs.
per MDWFP · verified 2026-10-22
Spring Turkey
CLOSED
Season DatesSpring 2027: youth Mar 8–14; spring season Mar 15 – 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 · verified 2026-10-22
Mourning Dove
CLOSED
Season DatesNorth Zone: Sept 5 – Oct 4, Oct 24 – Nov 22, and Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027.
Bag Limit:15 per day; 45 in possession.
Dove season closed.
HIP required.
per MDWFP · 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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First Look
Oxford Hunting Weather Now
48F
Partly Cloudy
Feels like 48°F
as of 8:15 AM ET
Wind
0 mph N
Humidity
87%
Pressure
1024 hPa
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Location
Oxford, MS
Field Scout Tips
- Deer season is open — focus today's hunt on deer.
- Cool temps in the optimal range — deer are on their feet. Expect movement throughout shooting hours.
- Calm winds are ideal for scent control. Play the wind carefully — enter and exit your stand downwind.
- High humidity (87%) intensifies scent. Spray down thoroughly and hunt with wind in your face.
Solunar Index
Oxford Hunt Conditions Today
Temperature
48°F
Optimal
Wind Speed
0 mph
Ideal — Calm
Barometric
1024 hPa
High — Active
Moon Phase
🌔
Fair
Extended Outlook
Oxford Hunt Forecast — 5 Days
TODAY
Sunny
79° / 49°
5 mph wind
FAIR
FRI
Sunny
79° / 49°
3 mph wind
FAIR
SAT
Sunny
77° / 47°
5 mph wind
FAIR
SUN
Mostly Sunny
75° / 47°
5 mph wind
GOOD
MON
Partly Sunny
74° / 48°
3 mph wind
GOOD
Public Hunting Lands
Oxford Mississippi Wildlife Management Areas
2 public hunting areas near Oxford. Check the state wildlife agency maps and rules for each property before you go.
Upper Sardis WMA
STATE WMA (NATIONAL FOREST)
Whitetail Deer
Wild Turkey
Small Game
An MDWFP wildlife management area in the Holly Springs National Forest near Oxford, with its own WMA season dates.
Mississippi hunting license plus WMA user permit and daily check-in.
Field Tip
Check the Upper Sardis WMA season schedule on MDWFP's site.
Holly Springs National Forest
NATIONAL FOREST
Whitetail Deer
Wild Turkey
Small Game
MDWFP's 2026–27 deer seasons allow either-sex deer on Holly Springs National Forest during archery and several gun segments.
Mississippi hunting license; follow MDWFP's Holly Springs NF rules.
Field Tip
Check MDWFP's season table for Holly Springs NF notes.
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MS Hunting Season Calendar
Oct 1 – Nov 20, 2026
Archery Deer
Either sex on private land, open public land and Holly Springs National Forest.
Nov 7, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Youth Gun Deer
Either sex on private land.
Nov 21 – Dec 1, 2026
Gun Deer (with dogs)
Either sex on private land; legal bucks only on open public land.
Dec 2 – 15, 2026
Primitive Weapon Deer
Dec 16 – 23, 2026
Gun Deer (without dogs)
Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027
Gun Deer (with dogs)
Jan 21 – 31, 2027
Archery/Primitive Weapon Deer
Mar 15 – May 2, 2027
Spring Turkey
Youth Mar 8–14. Wild Turkey Stamp required.
Sep 5 – Oct 4; Oct 24 – Nov 22; Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027
Dove (North Zone)
15 per day.
Nov 27 – 29; Dec 4 – 6; Dec 9, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Ducks, Mergansers and Coots
6 ducks per day. Youth/veterans/military days Feb 6–7.
Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Squirrel (fall)
8 per day. Youth Sept 24–30; spring May 15 – June 1 (4 per day).
Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Rabbit
8 per day.
Nov 26, 2026 – Mar 7, 2027
Bobwhite Quail
8 per day.
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
Oxford Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting in the Oxford area, answered.
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Oxford (Lafayette County, Hills Unit): archery Oct 1 – Nov 20, 2026; gun with dogs Nov 21 – Dec 1; primitive weapon Dec 2–15; gun without dogs Dec 16–23; gun with dogs Dec 24 – Jan 20, 2027; archery/primitive Jan 21–31.
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Near Oxford, public options include Upper Sardis WMA and the Holly Springs National Forest.
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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.
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Sunday hunting rules in Mississippi vary by land type and local ordinance. Verify with MDWFP and Lafayette County before hunting on Sunday.
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1 antlered buck per day, 3 per season. Hills Unit legal buck: 10-inch inside spread or 13-inch main beam.
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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 Lafayette County.
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