From November 1st - January 31st, all dog hunting groups or individuals hunting with dogs must obtain a permit to use dogs to hunt any animal or to train dogs on area open to deer hunting with dogs on Homochitto National Forest. There is no cost for this permit. A permit will be issued to the dog hunting group. All hunters hunting with this group must be listed on the permit prior to hunting, except youth 15 years of age and younger. All hunters hunting with dogs or with the dog hunting group must have a permit on their person while hunting.