Hunting in Mississippi

Chickasaw Wildlife Management Area serves as a designated area for wildlife conservation, habitat management, and outdoor recreation. Located in northwestern Mississippi, it spans 25,000 acres of diverse habitats, and is managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. […]

The Divide Section Wildlife Management Area spans Tishomingo and Prentiss counties in northeast Mississippi along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Spanning15,300 acres, This WMA has played a vital role in deer management, offering hunting opportunities, and specialized areas for youth and handicapped […]

Howard Miller Wildlife Management Area, a 2,400-acre area in Issaquena County, was once a rice and soybean farm acquired by Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks in 2007. It’s managed for waterfowl hunting, with 48 fields grouped into 24 […]

The John W. Starr Memorial Forest, located near Starkville, MS, spans across Oktibbeha and Winston Counties. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, this area offers a range of outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife […]

Leaf River Wildlife Management Area was established in 1940 and is located within the De Soto National Forest off Mississippi Highway 26 and east of Wiggins, Mississippi. It is composed of approximately 42,000 acres of pine forest. Managed by the […]

The Nanih Waiya Wildlife Management Area in Neshoba and Winston County, Mississippi, covers around 7,655 acres and offers outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, it features diverse […]

The Pascagoula River Wildlife Management Area covers nearly 37,000 acres of bottomland in coastal Mississippi, centered around the Pascagoula River and its various streams. This expansive wilderness, including the Parker Lake area housing the Area Headquarters, provides abundant opportunities for […]

Sunflower Wildlife Management Area, located within Delta National Forest in Sharkey County, Mississippi, spans approximately 60,000 acres of bottomland hardwood forest. Established in 1955, it offers a spot for diverse wildlife species, recreational opportunities such as fishing, hunting for deer, […]

The Tallahala Wildlife Management Area in Scott, Newton, Smith and Jasper Counties near Montrose, Mississippi, covers around 28,120 acres and offers outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, […]