Notifications for the Pelahatchie Bay alligator season have been sent to applicants. Check the email provided during application to see if you were selected, according to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.
Those drawn have until noon on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, to purchase the necessary permits. The department encourages all selected participants to visit the provided link for additional information about the season.
Interested parties can find more details at https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/wildlife-species-program/alligator-program/pelahatchie-bay-special-season.
