Miss. Code Ann. § 49-7-38: Miss. Code Ann. § 49-7-38

(1) Any person who is exempt from having a hunting license and any person licensed to hunt deer with a bow or primitive weapon may hunt with a crossbow or bow and arrow during any open season on deer, turkey or small game.

(2) When hunting during any gun season on deer, the hunter must comply with Section 49-7-31.1 .