Mississippi Marks September 26 as National Hunting and Fishing Day

Mississippi has designated September 26 as National Hunting and Fishing Day for 2026, with a straightforward invitation: take someone new hunting or fishing.

The announcement, published September 4 by Mississippi Sportsman, says Governor Reeves issued the proclamation and highlights the money hunters and anglers contribute through the American System of Conservation Funding. It does not give a specific dollar total or announce a new public-access area.

For anyone planning an introduction to the outdoors, keep the first outing manageable and check the current license requirements, seasons and rules for the place you intend to go. A commemorative day is not a free-license announcement or permission to hunt outside an open season.