Wildlife & Hunting

Light Goose Conservation Order

 

The light goose conservation order is a special hunting opportunity to help control expanding populations of snow, blue, and Ross's geese (collectively called light geese).
 

Light Goose Conservation Order Dates 2023-2024

• October 1, 2023 - November 19, 2023
• November 27, 2023 - November 30, 2023
• December 4, 2023 - December 8, 2023
• February 1, 2024 - February 2, 2024
• February 5, 2024 - March 31, 2024

Regulations

• A free permit number is required to hunt light geese during the Conservation Order (click the link below).
• There is no daily bag limit or possession limit during the Conservation Order
• Snow, blue, and Ross' geese are the only birds legal for harvest
• The use of electronic calling devices is allowed
• The use of unplugged shotguns is allowed
• Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset
• Hunters need a valid Mississippi hunting license and STATE waterfowl stamp
• Hunters are not required to have federal waterfowl stamps
• Hunters must use steel or other approved non-toxic shot shells

 

Light Goose Conservation Permit Application

 

Light Goose Conservation Permit Look Up