If you have questions about purchasing a license call 1-800-5GO-HUNT.
Important:
We have launched a new MDWFP Mobile App!
1. Remove the old mobile app (MDWFP)
2. Download the new app (MDWFP HuntFish)
Download the all-new MDWFP Mobile App - your one-stop solution for managing all your outdoor activities in Mississippi. This all-in-one app replaces the need for multiple apps, making it easier than ever to apply for draw hunts, check into WMAs, view your licenses, and submit harvest reports—all from one place.
The MDWFP HuntFish Mobile App is a powerful tool for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts in Mississippi, providing easy access to information and services provided by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. This application features a digital license display, rules and regulations, season dates, game check, bag limits, feeding times, and much more.
Key Features include:
View or Purchase your Licenses and Permits - Create or sync with an existing account in MDWFP's License System to view or purchase your necessary licenses and permits
Submit Harvest Reporting – Submit Game Check reporting from the convenience of your cell phone. Click here to learn more.
Apply for WMA Draws - Customers may submit draw applications through the new MDWFP HuntFish Mobile App. Click here to learn more.
WMA Check-In:
Now integrated into the new MDWFP HuntFish Mobile App, this makes checking in and out of a WMA and managing your licenses and permits that much easier.
Conveniently check in and out of Wildlife Management Areas with limited cell phone service for most features. Enjoy additional features such as interactive maps with directions and information on Mississippi’s public lands and waters, current weather conditions with sunrise/sunset tables, and other helpful resources like contact information, outdoor digests, and more.
How it Works
How it Works
Checking In
- Open the MDWFP HuntFish Mobile App and tap the "WMA CheckIn" tile.
- Choose “Check-In To WMA”.
- Select WMA:
- Pick the WMA you want to check into.
- Leave the time as “now” or schedule up to 24 hours in advance.
- Provide your license plate number and tap “Next”.
- Select your activity (hunting, hiking, etc.), and tap “Next”.
- Review your information and update any incorrect details before proceeding.
- Read and acknowledge the disclaimers.
- Complete Check-In.
Note: Once checked in, you cannot check into another WMA until you check out.
During Your Trip
- You can leave the check-in screen to use other app functions, such as:
- Viewing your licenses.
- Reporting harvests in Game Check.
Checking Out
- Tap Checkout:
- Tap the "Check Out" button at the bottom of the screen.
- Answer Questions:
- Provide details about activities you selected at check-in (e.g., species hunted).
- Fill out the hunter satisfaction surveys.
- If your hunt was successful, report the harvest. Some harvested species may have additional questions or further requirements.
- Reporting your turkey harvest as a part of the WMA Check Out process DOES NOT satisfy your requirement to comply with Game Check. This can be done by utilizing the Game Check feature of the mobile app.
- If you harvest a deer, certain biological data should also be recorded at the appropriate check-stations within the WMA.
- Fill Out Any Other Surveys:
- Complete required questions (e.g., hiking surveys).
- Finish Checkout:
- Tap Complete Checkout to finish.
- You can now check into a new WMA or review your history.
Reviewing History
- Go to WMA History to view:
- Past check-ins.
- Submitted answers.
Available on iPhone and Android
Download on iPhone
Download on Android
More Information
Learn more about Game Check and download the MDWFP app to report your white-tailed deer and turkey harvests.
A more efficient method of accessing Mississippi’s Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) is now available via the MDWFP WMA Check-In app.