Residents under the age of sixteen (16) are exempt from purchasing a hunting or fishing license. Individuals exempt based on these criteria may purchase a voluntary Youth Exempt license by providing their social security number along with a copy of their parent/legal guardian’s driver’s license to establish residency. Youth Exempt license may be purchased from any vendor that sells hunting and fishing license.
Residents who are blind, paraplegic, a multiple-amputee, adjudged 100% disabled by the Social Security Administration, or 100% service-connected disabled by the Veterans Administration or Railroad Retirement Board are NOT required to purchase a hunting or fishing license [MS. Code 49-7-5 and 49-7-9]. Residents exempt based on these criteria are required to have proof of residency, disability status or other physical impairment in their possession while engaged in hunting and fishing activities unless an exempt license is purchased. The Disabled Exempt license is an annual privilege.
This one time Mississippi resident Exemption Card for Seniors 65+, will help support wildlife Conservation in Mississippi. The Senior Exempt License includes the following privileges: All Game Hunting, Freshwater Fishing, Archery/Primitive Weapon/Crossbow, and WMA User Permit does not include Saltwater Fishing or Waterfowl Stamps. This card is only valid with proof of Mississippi residency.
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources requires Mississippi residents, 65+, to purchase a lifetime recreational Saltwater Fishing License for a one time fee of $7.29.