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Chapter banquets, free hunter education classes and WMA youth draw hunts: 149 listings ahead as of Nov 15, 2026, sorted by month and searchable by town or host.
149Upcoming
62Counties with dates
47Safety classes
22Reports read
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Dates ahead in numbers
December 2026 is the busiest month with 46 start dates. Banquets peak in March 2027 (15), classes in February 2027 (27) and youth hunts in December 2026 (25).
| What it is | Rows | Opens | Closes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter education class | 47 | Nov 23, 2026 | Feb 27, 2027 | 39 |
| WMA youth draw hunt | 46 | Nov 19, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 | 8 |
| DU dinner | 28 | Nov 16, 2026 | Mar 17, 2027 | 24 |
| NWTF banquet | 22 | Jan 30, 2027 | Jun 4, 2027 | 21 |
| DU gun bingo | 3 | Mar 25, 2027 | May 13, 2027 | 3 |
| Instructor class | 1 | Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Pointing dog trial | 1 | Jan 6, 2027 | Jan 6, 2027 | 1 |
| Elk foundation dinner | 1 | Feb 19, 2027 | Feb 19, 2027 | 1 |
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Straight to a month: November 2026 (15) · December 2026 (46) · January 2027 (26) · February 2027 (40) · March 2027 (15) · April 2027 (2) · May 2027 (4) · June 2027 (1)
November 2026 (15 dates)
| Date | Event | Host | Place | Details | Book | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2026 | Southwest Chapter Conservation Dinner- Brought to you by Southwest Health- MagnoliaDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Pike County Multi-Purpose Bldg. (SAFE ROOM) | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Jackson Academy DU 9th Annual Dinner: MadisonDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Bridlewood of Madison | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Nov 18, 2026 | Southern Flyway Banquet- Brought to you by Ranchland Tractor and ATVDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Three Lakes Manor | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Nov 19 to 22, 2026 | Canemount Youth Deer Draw Hunt 2 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 6 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Natchez Conservation Banquet- Brought to you by: Performance ContractorsDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Natchez Civic Center | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Ole Miss Dinner: OxfordDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Oxford Conference Center | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Nov 19 to 22, 2026 | Pascagoula River (LBTC Unit) Youth Deer Draw Hunt 4 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 6 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Reservoir Sponsor Banquet presented by Cypress Point ResortDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Cypress Point | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Nov 20 to 22, 2026 | Muscadine Farms Youth Deer Draw Hunt 3 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Yalobusha County Fall Dinner Banquet presented by Old Town Meat HouseDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Southern Belle | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | MSU Extension Office Covington County | 8 AM–6 PM open, 27 of 40 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Nov 24, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Tunica Extension Office | 8 AM–6 PM open, 9 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Nov 26 to 29, 2026 | Pascagoula River (LBTC Unit) Youth Deer Draw Hunt 5 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 6 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Nov 27 to 29, 2026 | Muscadine Farms Youth Deer Draw Hunt 4 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Pearl River Youth Waterfowl Draw Hunt 1 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 3 waterfowl hunt | Sign up | Source |
December 2026 (46 dates)
| Date | Event | Host | Place | Details | Book | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 to 31, 2026 | Hunter Education Courseinstructor class | MDWFP hunter education | Mcota Durant | 8 AM–6 PM open, 25 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Newton County Banquet- LawrenceDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Tanglewood Camp & Retreat Center Lawrence | starts 5 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Dec 2, 2026 | Jackson Prep D.U. DinnerDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | The Ivy Venue Flowood | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Dec 2, 2026 | Madison Varsity DinnerDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Providence Hill Clubhouse | starts 5 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Canton Ducks Unlimited Fall Dinner BanquetDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Country Club of Canton | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Covington County Banquet- CollinsDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Collins Civic Center | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Simpson County Banquet- MendenhallDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Cole Tractor | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Dec 4 to 6, 2026 | Muscadine Farms Youth Deer Draw Hunt 5 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Tallahatchie County Dinner- CharlestonDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Tallahatchie Country Club | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Bay Springs Courthouse | 8 AM–6 PM open, 18 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Rankin County Safe Room | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM open, 12 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Coahoma Extension Center | 8 AM–4 PM open, 25 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Jp Coleman State Park | 8 AM–6 PM open, 25 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Lawrence County EMS Building | 8 AM–6 PM open, 2 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Perkinston | 8 AM–6 PM open, 10 of 10 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Lake Mary Fire Department | 8 AM–4 PM open, 25 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Noxubee County Dinner- Land O' Lakes in Brooksville, MSDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Land O' Lakes Lodge, Land O' Lakes Road Brooksville | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Pearl River Youth Waterfowl Draw Hunt 2 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 3 waterfowl hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 11 to 13, 2026 | Muscadine Farms Youth Deer Draw Hunt 6 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Mitchell Distributing | 8 AM–6 PM open, 27 of 30 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Prentiss Fire Department | 8 AM–6 PM open, 24 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Mississippi State Wildlife Log Cabin | 8 AM–6 PM open, 12 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 12, 2026 | Pearl River Youth Waterfowl Draw Hunt 3 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 3 waterfowl hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 14, 2026 | Howard Miller Youth Deer Draw Hunt 1 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Howard Miller Youth Deer Draw Hunt 2 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 17 to 20, 2026 | Pascagoula River (LBTC Unit) Youth Deer Draw Hunt 6 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 6 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Howard Miller Youth Deer Draw Hunt 3 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Mississippi State Extension Office Hancock Kiln | 8 AM–5 PM open, 1 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 18 to 20, 2026 | Muscadine Farms Youth Deer Draw Hunt 7 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Simpson County Extension Office | 8 AM–6 PM open, 13 of 15 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Pearl River Youth Waterfowl Draw Hunt 4 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 3 waterfowl hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Trim Cane Youth Deer Draw Hunt 1 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 6 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 20, 2026 | Howard Miller Youth Deer Draw Hunt 4 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 21 to 23, 2026 | Black Prairie Youth Deer Draw Hunt 2 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 15 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 21, 2026 | Howard Miller Youth Deer Draw Hunt 5 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Howard Miller Youth Deer Draw Hunt 6 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 24 to 26, 2026 | Black Prairie Youth Deer Draw Hunt 3 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 15 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 24 to 27, 2026 | Pascagoula River (LBTC Unit) Youth Deer Draw Hunt 7 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 6 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 24 to 27, 2026 | Phil Bryant (Ten Point Unit) Youth Deer Draw Hunt 1 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 24 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Howard Miller Youth Deer Draw Hunt 7 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 25 to 27, 2026 | Muscadine Farms Youth Deer Draw Hunt 8 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Pearl River Youth Waterfowl Draw Hunt 5 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 3 waterfowl hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 26, 2026 | Trim Cane Youth Deer Draw Hunt 2 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 6 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Howard Miller Youth Deer Draw Hunt 8 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Howard Miller Youth Deer Draw Hunt 9 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Dec 30, 2026 | Howard Miller Youth Deer Draw Hunt 10 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source |
January 2027 (26 dates)
| Date | Event | Host | Place | Details | Book | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 to 3, 2027 | Muscadine Farms Youth Deer Draw Hunt 9 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Pearl River Youth Waterfowl Draw Hunt 6 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 3 waterfowl hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Trim Cane Youth Deer Draw Hunt 3 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 6 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 6, 2027 | NGSPA Open All-Age Invitational Championship 2027pointing dog trial | American Field | Event page | Source | ||
| Jan 7 to 10, 2027 | Phil Bryant (Ten Point Unit) Youth Deer Draw Hunt 2 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 24 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 8 to 10, 2027 | Muscadine Farms Youth Deer Draw Hunt 10 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Mississippi Museum Of Natural Science | 8 AM–5 PM open, 20 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Williamsville Independent Methodist Church | 8 AM–6 PM open, 28 of 30 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Winston County Extension Office | 8 AM–6 PM open, 19 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Jan 9, 2027 | Pearl River Youth Waterfowl Draw Hunt 7 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 3 waterfowl hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 15 to 17, 2027 | Muscadine Farms Youth Deer Draw Hunt 11 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 15, 2027 | Panola County Dinner: BatesvilleDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Yellowheart Barn & Venue | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Jp Coleman State Park | 8 AM–6 PM open, 25 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Mitchell Distributing | 8 AM–6 PM open, 30 of 30 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Pearl River Youth Waterfowl Draw Hunt 8 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 3 waterfowl hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Trim Cane Youth Deer Draw Hunt 4 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 6 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 20, 2027 | Madison Ridgeland Academy DinnerDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Madison Ridgeland Academy Cafeteria | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Jan 22, 2027 | Grenada County Fall Dinner BanquetDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Taylor Hall | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Jan 22 to 24, 2027 | Muscadine Farms Youth Deer Draw Hunt 12 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | 8 AM–5 PM open, 49 of 50 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source | |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Pearl River Youth Waterfowl Draw Hunt 9 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 3 waterfowl hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 23, 2027 | Trim Cane Youth Deer Draw Hunt 5 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 6 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 29 to 30, 2027 | Muscadine Farms Youth Deer Draw Hunt 13 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 1 deer hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Chuquatonchee NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Jan 30, 2027 | Pearl River Youth Waterfowl Draw Hunt 10 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 3 waterfowl hunt | Sign up | Source | |
| Jan 30, 2027 | Trim Cane Youth Deer Draw Hunt 6 (2026-27)WMA youth draw hunt | MDWFP | quota 6 deer hunt | Sign up | Source |
February 2027 (40 dates)
| Date | Event | Host | Place | Details | Book | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2027 | Strong River NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Event page | Source | ||
| Feb 4, 2027 | Lawrence County Limbhangers NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Feb 5, 2027 | Yazoo NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Benton | Tickets | Source | |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | MSU Extension Office Covington County | 8 AM–6 PM open, 30 of 30 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Amite County Extension Office | 8 AM–6 PM open, 15 of 15 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Lawrence County EMS Building | 8 AM–6 PM open, 18 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Cossar State Park Oakland | 8 AM–5 PM open, 20 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Shooter Ready Training Facility Pass Christian | 8 AM–6 PM open, 16 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Perkinston | 8 AM–6 PM open, 10 of 10 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 6, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Tunica Fire Department | 8 AM–6 PM open, 14 of 15 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 6, 2027 | South Mississippi Strutters BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Petal | Tickets | Source | |
| Feb 12, 2027 | Tombigbee River Valley Dinner: TupeloDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Tupelo Cotton Mill | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Panola County Sheriff's Dept., P O BOX 273. | 8 AM–3 PM open, 18 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Turcotte Education Building | 8 AM–6 PM open, 26 of 30 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Noxubee County Ema Office | 8 AM–6 PM open, 20 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Roosevelt State Park Alfreda-Harris Lodge Morton | 8 AM–6 PM open, 20 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Prentiss Fire Department | 8 AM–6 PM open, 30 of 30 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 13, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Vaiden Library | 8 AM–6 PM open, 15 of 15 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 18, 2027 | Flora NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Feb 18, 2027 | Statewide Sponsor Appreciation Dinner presented by Southern Beverage Company: RidgelandDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Southern Beverage Headquarters Ridgeland | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Feb 19, 2027 | RMEF Chakchiuma Chapter Banquetelk foundation dinner | RMEF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Feb 19, 2027 | Southwest Mississippi BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Feb 20, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | 8 AM–6 PM open, 10 of 10 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source | |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Pine Ridge Hunting Club Amory | 8 AM–6 PM open, 23 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Faith Presbyterian Church | 8 AM–6 PM open, 30 of 30 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Janice Fire Department Brooklyn | 8 AM–6 PM open, 23 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | MSU Extension Office – Leake County | 8 AM–6 PM open, 25 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Coahoma Extension Center | 8 AM–4 PM open, 25 of 25 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Webster County Vo Tech Eupora | 8 AM–6 PM open, 20 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Quitman County Ext Office | 8 AM–3 PM open, 20 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 20, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Natchez State Park | 8 AM–6 PM open, 18 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 23, 2027 | Main Street Raymond Chapter NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Feb 25, 2027 | Greater Jackson Chapter NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Feb 25, 2027 | Walthall County Banquet- TylertownDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Southwest Events Center | starts 5 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Crystal Springs Police Department | 8 AM–6 PM open, 15 of 15 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Greene County Emergency Management Office | 8 AM–6 PM open, 40 of 40 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | MSU Ext. Office Pontotoc County | 8 AM–6 PM open, 30 of 30 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Tylertown Baptist Church | 8 AM–6 PM open, 20 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Hunter Education Coursehunter education class | MDWFP hunter education | Montgomery County Extension Service | 8 AM–6 PM open, 20 of 20 seats left on 11/14/2026 | Register | Source |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Pontotoc County Ducks Unlimited BanquetDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Pontotoc Country Club | starts 5 PM | Tickets | Source |
March 2027 (15 dates)
| Date | Event | Host | Place | Details | Book | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2027 | Hattiesburg MS BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Sumrall | Tickets | Source | |
| Mar 2, 2027 | Lawrence County Banquet- MonticelloDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Lawrence County Civic Center | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Mar 4, 2027 | Lewisburg Varsity Dinner Banquet presented by Chene GearDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | The Gin at Nesbit | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Mar 4, 2027 | Pike-Amite NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | McComb | Tickets | Source | |
| Mar 4, 2027 | Scott county Banquet- ForestDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Forest Country Club, MS-35 | starts 5 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Mar 4, 2027 | Vicksburg Chapter NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Mar 5, 2027 | Northeast Mississippi Dinner BanquetDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | The Edgewater Rienzi | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Marion County Chapter NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Mar 11, 2027 | Biloxi Blue Bills Banquet at ’The Grand Sophia’- BiloxiDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | The Grand Sophia | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Mar 11, 2027 | Jones County NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Mar 12, 2027 | Stone County NWTF NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Mar 17, 2027 | West End's Annual ’Crawfish with the Ducks’- Bay St. LouisDU dinner | Ducks Unlimited | Dan B's Restaurant & Bar- 1st floor | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Mar 18, 2027 | Rankin County NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Mar 25, 2027 | Bingo for Boomsticks- PicayuneDU gun bingo | Ducks Unlimited | Salem House | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| Mar 25, 2027 | Covington County Chapter NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source |
April 2027 (2 dates)
| Date | Event | Host | Place | Details | Book | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2027 | Natchez Chapter NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source | ||
| Apr 8, 2027 | Pearl River Long Beards NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Tickets | Source |
May 2027 (4 dates)
| Date | Event | Host | Place | Details | Book | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2027 | Meridian Bingo for BoomsticksDU gun bingo | Ducks Unlimited | Briarwood Country Club | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
| May 7, 2027 | Leake County Longspurs NWTF FundraiserNWTF banquet | NWTF | Event page | Source | ||
| May 8, 2027 | Smith County NWTF BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Hwy 35 South | Tickets | Source | |
| May 13, 2027 | Southern Flyway Bingo for Boomsticks- Bay St LouisDU gun bingo | Ducks Unlimited | Bay St. Louis Community Hall Bay St Louis | starts 6 PM | Tickets | Source |
June 2027 (1 date)
| Date | Event | Host | Place | Details | Book | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2027 | Saltwater Spurs BanquetNWTF banquet | NWTF | Bay St.Louis | Tickets | Source |
Collected November 14, 2026 from chapter feeds, agency schedules and club pages, one source per row.
Dinner and banquet organizers
Each organizer with its earliest and latest night, then the county pages for the halls.
| Group | Count | Starts | Ends | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited | 31 | Nov 16, 2026 | May 13, 2027 | Adams · Alcorn · Covington · DeSoto · Grenada · Hancock and 19 more |
| NWTF | 22 | Jan 30, 2027 | Jun 4, 2027 | Adams · Chickasaw · Covington · Forrest · Hancock · Hinds and 15 more |
| RMEF | 1 | Feb 19, 2027 | Feb 19, 2027 | Lowndes |
Two networks dominate: Ducks Unlimited with 31 listings and NWTF with 22.
Ducks Unlimited raises money for ducks. NWTF raises money for wild turkey.
1 banquet rows give a town but no hall; the ticket page fills in the venue later.
Where the classes are
972 seats remained of 1090 when 47 classes were read on November 14, 2026; 0 were already full.
| Zone | Count | Counties | Open | First date | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South region | 18 | 14 | 354 | Nov 23, 2026 | Feb 27, 2027 |
| Central region | 15 | 14 | 342 | Dec 1, 2026 | Feb 20, 2027 |
| North region | 14 | 11 | 278 | Nov 24, 2026 | Feb 27, 2027 |
| Not posted | 1 | 1 | 23 | Feb 20, 2027 | Feb 20, 2027 |
Rules, certificates and the age requirement are on the MDWFP page: hunter education at MDWFP and on the youth and veteran hunting guide.
Youth draw hunts by area
Across 8 areas the quotas add up to 195 permits for 46 hunts; a Youth Exempt Hunting License customer ID goes on the free application.
| WMA | Hunts | Permits | Species | First date | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscadine Farms (Washington Tract) | 11 | 11 | deer | Nov 20, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 |
| Howard Miller | 10 | 10 | deer | Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 30, 2026 |
| Pearl River | 10 | 30 | waterfowl | Nov 28, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 |
| Trim Cane | 6 | 36 | deer | Dec 19, 2026 | Jan 30, 2027 |
| Pascagoula River (LBTC Unit) | 4 | 24 | deer | Nov 19, 2026 | Dec 27, 2026 |
| Black Prairie | 2 | 30 | deer | Dec 21, 2026 | Dec 26, 2026 |
| Phil Bryant (Ten Point Unit) | 2 | 48 | deer | Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 |
| Canemount | 1 | 6 | deer | Nov 19, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 |
Other draw hunts and how the lottery works are on the WMA draw hunts page.
Bird dogs and coonhounds
The results pages hold 7 American Field reports and 15 UKC events, and the trial page lists the date still to come.
Submit a listing
A myeventscenter page for a DU dinner, an NWTF event finder entry, a class on the MDWFP registration site or a club announcement all count as proof. When the link matches the date typed, the row goes up by county.
Pages that go with this one
More of the Mississippi hunting year, and the MDWFP rules that sit behind it.
Wood duck drifting in golden lightPhoto: Reiner Ehlers (CC BY 2.0)
Blue-winged teal standing on a logPhoto: Susan Young (Public Domain Mark 1.0)
Mallard drake standing in green reflected waterPhoto: hedera.baltica (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Your questions on the calendar
What does a youth hunt application need?
They are free lottery hunts at 8 areas. The listing notes say youth need a Youth Exempt Hunting License customer ID, and the quotas add up to 195 permits over 46 dates. The WMA draw hunts page has the wider rules.
Where do I get banquet tickets?
31 dates are Ducks Unlimited, 22 are NWTF and the rest come from other groups. Tickets are sold through the Tickets or Event page button on each row; the DU notes describe dinner, live auction and raffle nights.
What happens to past events?
A date that has passed with nothing published drops off every page. Events that did publish winners, the bird dog trials and coonhound hunts, stay on the results page.
Which events have winners listed?
7 American Field reports and 15 UKC coonhound events carry winners. They sit on the results page, and the trial reports are also on the field trial page.
Is there a fee to list an event?
Yes, the form lower on this page takes a name, a date, a place and a public link that shows it. There is no charge, and the row is filed under its county once the link confirms the date.
When is banquet season?
December 2026 has the most start dates with 46. Dates run from Nov 16, 2026 to Jun 4, 2027 on the current list.
Which events are on the Mississippi list?
149 dates are ahead on Nov 15, 2026: 54 banquets and dinners, 48 hunter education classes, 46 youth hunts and 1 field trials. The next one is Southwest Chapter Conservation Dinner- Brought to you by Southwest Health- Magnolia on Nov 16, 2026.
Which counties have the most dates?
Madison County leads with 16 dates, then Washington County with 11, Issaquena County with 10 and Oktibbeha County with 7; 20 of the 82 counties have nothing listed ahead.
Do hunter education classes cost anything?
The class notes on the MDWFP registration site call the course free and require pre-registration. 972 of 1090 seats were open across 47 student classes when read on November 14, 2026; use the Register button on a row for the live count.