Deer in Mississippi in December
Yes, December is one of the best months to see deer in Mississippi. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 120 of the 1,064 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Peak month for deer in Mississippi
11.3%
of yearly sightings
120
records in December
#3
busiest month of 12
1,064
verified records a year
November 14%, December 11.3%, January 9.6%. Busiest month is October at 14.2%.
1,064 verified observations of deer in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When deer are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
October
151 records (14.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 102 | 9.6% |
| February | 53 | 5% |
| March | 77 | 7.2% |
| April | 63 | 5.9% |
| May | 61 | 5.7% |
| June | 54 | 5.1% |
| July | 68 | 6.4% |
| August | 81 | 7.6% |
| September | 85 | 8% |
| Octoberpeak | 151 | 14.2% |
| Novemberpeak | 149 | 14% |
| Decemberpeak | 120 | 11.3% |
Deer you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer | 1,064 |
In Mississippi, December carries 11.3% of the year's deer sightings, about 3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from November (14%) into December, and it heads toward January (9.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so December is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The deer most often recorded in Mississippi are White-tailed Deer. Those counts are annual totals rather than a December split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in December itself.
Which deer you are most likely to see
- White-tailed Deer1,064 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see deer in Mississippi in December?+
Yes. December accounts for 120 of the 1,064 verified deer sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.
Is December a good time to see deer in Mississippi?+
December is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of October, November and December.
What month is best for deer in Mississippi?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, November and December, based on 1,064 verified observations.
Which deer are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are White-tailed Deer, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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