Mississippi hunters urged to check licenses and duck stamps before season

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is reminding hunters to check that their hunting licenses, Mississippi HIP registration and required state and federal stamps are current before the season begins.

Federal Duck Stamps expire each year on June 30, regardless of when they were purchased. Hunters can buy an Electronic Federal Duck Stamp, or E-Stamp, online for immediate use and receive an electronic proof of purchase unique to them and valid as a Federal Duck Stamp nationwide.

Waterfowl hunters must carry the electronic proof while hunting. It can be printed or downloaded to a mobile device. Physical stamps will be mailed to E-Stamp purchasers after March 10, and are also available through the U.S. Postal Service.

Hunters can purchase or renew hunting licenses through the Mississippi licensing website.

Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.