Little Biloxi WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and deer harvest
Little Biloxi WMA is 13,699 acres of public hunting land in Stone and Harrison counties, run by MDWFP. Hunters checked 23 deer on it in the 2024-25 season (13 bucks, 10 does), by MDWFP's DMAP report; over 9 seasons the area averaged 38 a season. Its 2026-27 brochure sets 4 kinds of deer hunt: archery, youth deer, gun and primitive weapon, with archery Oct. 15 to Nov. 20.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: MDWFP's 2026-27 WMA brochure. Harvest: MDWFP's DMAP report for the area, to 2024-25.
Little Biloxi WMAOther MDWFP WMAsNational forestNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 13,699 acres (MDWFP's DMAP report) |
|---|---|
| County | Stone County, Harrison County |
| Deer hunts | Archery, Youth Deer, Gun and Primitive Weapon |
| Archery deer | Oct. 15 to Nov. 20 |
| Draw permit for deer | No draw listed; WMA user permit and check-in required |
| Spring turkey | Youth turkey Mar. 27 to Mar. 28; Turkey Apr. 1 to May 2 |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 23 (13 bucks, 10 does) |
| Headquarters GPS | 30.733635, -89.263188 |
| Nearest towns | Wiggins (10 mi), Poplarville (17 mi) and Gulfport (18 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Little Biloxi WMA?
| Deer hunt | Dates, 2026-27 | Legal deer and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Archery | Oct. 15 to Nov. 20 | Antlerless deer and legal bucks. |
| Youth Deer | Nov. 7 to Nov. 20 | Antlerless deer and legal bucks. |
| Gun | Nov. 21 to Dec. 1 | Without dogs. Legal bucks only. |
| Primitive Weapon | Dec. 2 to Dec. 15 | Antlerless deer and legal bucks. |
| Gun | Dec. 16 to Dec. 23 | Legal bucks only. |
| Gun | Dec. 24 to Jan. 20 | Without dogs. Legal bucks only. |
| Primitive Weapon | Jan. 21 to Feb. 15 | Legal bucks only. |
Turkey: Youth turkey: Mar. 27 to Mar. 28. Turkey: Apr. 1 to May 2.
Small game and other seasons: Youth squirrel Sept. 24 to Sept. 30; Squirrel Oct. 1 to Feb. 28, May 15 to June 1; Rabbit Oct. 17 to Feb. 28; Raccoon Jul. 1 to Sept. 30 (Friday and Saturday nights only); Raccoon, opossum Oct. 1 to Feb. 28; Trapping Nov. 1 to Feb. 28.
Source: MDWFP, Little Biloxi Wildlife Management Areas 2026-27 regulations.
How many deer are taken on Little Biloxi WMA?
Hunters checked 23 deer on Little Biloxi WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 9 seasons in MDWFP's report the area averaged 38 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 23 | 13 | 10 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 21 | 10 |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| 2021-22 | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| 2019-20 | 51 | 31 | 20 |
| 2018-19 | 39 | 33 | 6 |
| 2017-18 | 31 | 25 | 6 |
| 2016-17 | 61 | 25 | 36 |
| 2015-16 | 43 | 23 | 20 |
Source: MDWFP DMAP report, Little Biloxi WMA, harvest history table.
What rules apply on Little Biloxi WMA?
- Legal bucks: Legal bucks are those with an inside spread of at least 10 inches OR one main beam length of at least 13 inches. For hunters 15 years of age or younger any antlered buck is a legal buck.
- Bag limits: Same as statewide bag limits, except the bag limit on antlerless deer is one (1) per day. All harvested deer count towards statewide bag limits, unless otherwise stated.
- Checking deer: All deer harvested must be checked at the Area Headquarters by the hunters who harvested them before leaving the WMA. If WMA personnel are not available to check the deer, the hunter is responsible for collecting and legibly recording ALL biological data. Instructions and equipment will be provided. All heads from antlerless deer harvested on Little Biloxi WMA must be deposited in a Little Biloxi WMA must be deposited at a CWD collection freezer or a collection freezer inside the Harrison CWD Zone.
- Dogs: Deer hunting with dogs is prohibited. Small game hunting with dogs is allowed during any small game season. Hog hunting with dogs is allowed during daylight hours only during Feb. 16 - Feb. 28 with weapons legal for small game.
- Legal weapons for deer: Only centerfire rifles, shotguns with slugs, primitive weapons, and centerfire handguns may be used for deer hunting and no buckshot allowed.
- ATVs and off-road vehicles: Off-road vehicle use will be governed by U.S. Forest Service regulations or the regulations below: Off-road vehicle use, including electric bicycles, will be governed by U.S. Forest Service regulations. On Weyerhaeuser property within the wildlife management area, ORVs/ATVs/Electric bicycles are allowed for the retrieval of harvested deer or hogs only.
- Camping: Camping is allowed subject to U.S. Forest Service regulations or the regulations below: USFS Portion: Camping is allowed subject to U.S. Forest Service regulations. Weyerhaeuser Portion: No camping allowed. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 36, will be enforced. For additional information, contact the Forest Service at (601) 965-1600.
- Horses: Hunting from horseback is allowed. USFS Portion: Hunting from horseback is allowed. Weyerhaeuser Portion: During deer and turkey seasons, horseback riding is restricted to roads open to motorized vehicles. Raccoon hunting from horses is allowed during nighttime hours.
From MDWFP's 2026-27 brochure for the area. The brochure and 40 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 2 are the final word.
How do you get to Little Biloxi WMA?
From the intersection of Hwy 49 and Ten Mile Road go.8 miles west on Ten Mile Road. Go west on Perkinston Silver Run Road 8 miles. Turn left on Hickman Tower Road. The WMA headquarters is on the left. MDWFP gives the headquarters at 30.733635, -89.263188.
Highways within 5 miles: US 49, MS 53 and MS 67. Nearest towns: Wiggins (10 miles), Poplarville (17 miles), Gulfport (18 miles) and Diamondhead (19 miles).
The closest other Mississippi WMAs with a page here: Red Creek WMA (7.3 miles), Theodore Mars WMA (12.8 miles), Leaf River WMA (19.3 miles) and Wolf River WMA (22.7 miles).
Directions and headquarters GPS: MDWFP's brochure. Highways and towns measured by FilledTag on U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads and U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer.
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Little Biloxi WMA in 2026-27?
MDWFP's 2026-27 brochure for Little Biloxi WMA lists these deer hunts: Archery, Oct. 15 to Nov. 20; Youth Deer, Nov. 7 to Nov. 20; Gun, Nov. 21 to Dec. 1; Primitive Weapon, Dec. 2 to Dec. 15; Gun, Dec. 16 to Dec. 23; Gun, Dec. 24 to Jan. 20; Primitive Weapon, Jan. 21 to Feb. 15.
What is a legal buck on Little Biloxi WMA?
Legal bucks are those with an inside spread of at least 10 inches OR one main beam length of at least 13 inches. For hunters 15 years of age or younger any antlered buck is a legal buck.
How many deer were killed on Little Biloxi WMA last season?
Hunters checked 23 deer on Little Biloxi WMA in the 2024-25 season: 13 bucks and 10 does, by MDWFP's DMAP report. The 9-season average is 38.
Can you hunt deer with dogs on Little Biloxi WMA?
No. MDWFP's brochure says deer hunting with dogs is prohibited on Little Biloxi WMA. Its dog rules: Small game hunting with dogs is allowed during any small game season. Hog hunting with dogs is allowed during daylight hours only during Feb. 16 - Feb. 28 with weapons legal for small game.
What county is Little Biloxi WMA in?
Stone County (9,730 acres) and Harrison County (3,850 acres), measured on MDWFP's boundary map.
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What you need to hunt a Mississippi WMA
Unless exempt from buying a license, everyone hunting, fishing or trapping on a WMA must carry an annual statewide Wildlife Management Area User Permit, on top of the right license, and must check in and out with the Daily Visitor Use Permit card or the MDWFP WMA Check-In app. Hunters must wear 500 square inches of fluorescent orange or pink during any firearm season for deer. Full rules: MDWFP WMA rules (40 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 2).
Where these numbers come from
- Seasons, rules, directions: MDWFP's 2026-27 brochure for each WMA (MDWFP Wildlife Management Areas).
- Deer harvest and DMAP acres: MDWFP Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) reports.
- Boundary: MDWFP WMA property boundaries. Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer. National forest and refuges: U.S. Forest Service land ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
FilledTag is not part of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. Numbers are copied from MDWFP or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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