Tuscumbia WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and deer harvest
Tuscumbia WMA is 2,693 acres of public hunting land in Alcorn County, run by MDWFP. Hunters checked 5 deer on it in the 2024-25 season (3 bucks, 2 does), by MDWFP's DMAP report; over 10 seasons the area averaged 10 a season. Its 2026-27 brochure sets 7 kinds of deer hunt: units 1 & 2: primitive weapon, unit 1: archery, unit 1: youth gun, unit 1: gun, unit 1: primitive weapon, unit 2: archery and unit 2: youth gun, with archery Nov. 1 to Nov. 20 and Nov. 1 to Jan. 31. Some or all deer hunts are by draw permit.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: MDWFP's 2026-27 WMA brochure. Harvest: MDWFP's DMAP report for the area, to 2024-25.
Tuscumbia WMAOther MDWFP WMAsNational wildlife refugeLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 2,693 acres (MDWFP's DMAP report) |
|---|---|
| County | Alcorn County |
| Deer hunts | Units 1 & 2: Primitive Weapon, Unit 1: Archery, Unit 1: Youth Gun, Unit 1: Gun, Unit 1: Primitive Weapon, Unit 2: Archery and Unit 2: Youth Gun |
| Archery deer | Nov. 1 to Nov. 20; Nov. 1 to Jan. 31 |
| Draw permit for deer | Yes, for some or all deer hunts (see below) |
| Spring turkey | Youth turkey Mar. 8 to Mar. 14; Turkey Mar. 15 to Mar. 31 (permit); Turkey Apr. 1 to May 2 |
| Deer checked, 2024-25 | 5 (3 bucks, 2 does) |
| WMA headquarters | (662) 284-0740 |
| Headquarters GPS | 34.945714, -88.589166 |
| Nearest towns | Corinth (4 mi), Kossuth (5 mi) and Farmington (8 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Tuscumbia WMA?
| Deer hunt | Dates, 2026-27 | Legal deer and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Units 1 & 2: Primitive Weapon - Permit Only | Oct. 1 to Oct. 30 | |
| Unit 1: Archery | Nov. 1 to Nov. 20 | Antlerless deer and legal bucks. |
| Unit 1: Youth Gun | Nov. 7 to Nov. 20 | Antlerless deer and legal bucks. |
| Unit 1: Gun | Nov. 21 to Dec. 1 | Antlerless deer and legal bucks. |
| Unit 1: Primitive Weapon | Dec. 2 to Dec. 15 | Antlerless deer and legal bucks. |
| Unit 1: Gun | Dec. 16 to Jan. 20 | Antlerless deer and legal bucks. |
| Unit 1: Primitive Weapon | Jan. 21 to Jan. 31 | Antlerless deer and legal bucks. |
| Unit 2: Archery | Nov. 1 to Jan. 31 | Antlerless deer and legal bucks. |
| Unit 2: Youth Gun | Nov. 7 to Jan. 31 | Antlerless deer and legal bucks. |
Turkey: Youth turkey: Mar. 8 to Mar. 14. Turkey (permit only): Mar. 15 to Mar. 31; see turkey permits under the area's rules below. Turkey: Apr. 1 to May 2.
Small game and other seasons: Youth squirrel Sept. 24 to Sept. 30; Squirrel May 15 to June 1, Oct. 1 to Feb. 28, Oct. 1 to Nov. 26, Feb. 1 to Feb. 28; Raccoon July 1 to Sept. 30 (Friday and Saturday nights only); Raccoon, opossum, and bobcat Oct. 1 to Feb. 28, Oct. 1 to Nov. 26, Feb. 1 to Feb. 28; Rabbit Oct. 31 to Feb. 28, Oct. 31 to Nov. 26 (Rabbit season is closed during statewide Youth Water), Feb. 1 to Feb. 28 (fowl Season); Trapping Nov. 1 to Feb. 28, Feb. 1 to Feb. 28.
Source: MDWFP, Harvey Moss Wildlife Management Area 2026-27 regulations.
How many deer are taken on Tuscumbia WMA?
Hunters checked 5 deer on Tuscumbia WMA in the 2024-25 season. Over the 10 seasons in MDWFP's report the area averaged 10 deer a season.
| Season | Deer checked | Bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| 2021-22 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| 2017-18 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 2016-17 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015-16 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
Source: MDWFP DMAP report, Tuscumbia WMA, harvest history table.
What rules apply on Tuscumbia 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 and for permitted turkey hunts the bag limit is one gobbler per permitted hunter. Permitted deer hunt bag limits – 2 does and 1 buck per permit, no daily bag limit. ALL harvested deer and turkey count towards statewide bag limits, unless otherwise stated.
- Deer hunting permits: Deer hunting will b e allowed by special permit only from Oct. 1-30. You may apply online at mdwfp.com. See application for hunt dates, application deadlines, and other information about permitted hunts. Hunters must check in a doe that is 1.5 years old or older during their permitted primitive weapon hunt to be issued a permit to harvest (1) legal buck. This buck permit will be valid for the duration of the permitted hunt.
- Checking deer: All deer harvested must be checked at a check station and recorded on WMA Daily Use Permit Card or WMA Check-In App by the hunter 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 (how much the deer weighs, antler measurements and jawbone). Instructions and equipment will be provided. All antlerless deer heads harvested on Tuscumbia WMA must be deposited in a CWD Collection Freezer or submitted to WMA staff for CWD sampling.
- Legal weapons for deer: Only centerfire rifles, shotguns with slugs, primitive weapons, and centerfire handguns may be used for deer hunting.
- Turkey permits: Turkey hunting from Mar. 15–Mar. 31 is allowed by special permit only. You may apply online at mdwfp.com. See application for hunt dates, application deadlines, and other information about permitted hunts.
- High water: All hunting seasons are closed when the Tuscumbia River gauge at Corinth reads 14.0 ft or higher. River stages can be obtained from www.mdwfp.com/wma. The earliest daily reading will determine WMA closure for the entire day.
- Camping: No camping allowed.
- Horses: No horses allowed.
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 Tuscumbia WMA?
From the intersection of Hwy 45 and Hwy 72 in Corinth, go west 1.9 miles on Hwy 72 and turn north onto County Road 735. Go 0.9 miles to 3-way stop and turn left onto County Road 750. Go 0.9 miles and headquarters building is on left. MDWFP gives the headquarters at 34.945714, -88.589166.
Highways through the area: US 72. Nearest towns: Corinth (4 miles), Kossuth (5 miles), Farmington (8 miles) and Glen (10 miles).
The closest other Mississippi WMAs with a page here: Divide Section WMA (15.8 miles), Canal Section WMA (31.7 miles), John Bell Williams WMA (32.1 miles) and Hell Creek WMA (32.6 miles).
Directions, headquarters GPS and headquarters phone: 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 Tuscumbia WMA in 2026-27?
MDWFP's 2026-27 brochure for Tuscumbia WMA lists these deer hunts: Units 1 & 2: Primitive Weapon - Permit Only, Oct. 1 to Oct. 30; Unit 1: Archery, Nov. 1 to Nov. 20; Unit 1: Youth Gun, Nov. 7 to Nov. 20; Unit 1: Gun, Nov. 21 to Dec. 1; Unit 1: Primitive Weapon, Dec. 2 to Dec. 15; Unit 1: Gun, Dec. 16 to Jan. 20; Unit 1: Primitive Weapon, Jan. 21 to Jan. 31; Unit 2: Archery, Nov. 1 to Jan. 31; Unit 2: Youth Gun, Nov. 7 to Jan. 31.
What is a legal buck on Tuscumbia 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 Tuscumbia WMA last season?
Hunters checked 5 deer on Tuscumbia WMA in the 2024-25 season: 3 bucks and 2 does, by MDWFP's DMAP report. The 10-season average is 10.
What county is Tuscumbia WMA in?
All of it is in Alcorn County, measured on MDWFP's boundary.
Do you need a permit to deer hunt Tuscumbia WMA?
Deer hunting will b e allowed by special permit only from Oct. 1-30. You may apply online at mdwfp.com. See application for hunt dates, application deadlines, and other information about permitted hunts. Hunters must check in a doe that is 1.5 years old or older during their permitted primitive weapon hunt to be issued a permit to harvest (1) legal buck. This buck permit will be valid for the duration of the permitted hunt.
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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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