Delta National Forest
Sharkey Agricultural Building 402
Highway 61 North, Rolling Fork, MS
(601) 873-6256
Delta National Forest, set in the Yazoo River Basin of the Lower Mississippi Valley, is a great green jewel.The Delta National Forest comprises 60,000 contiguous acres of bottomland hardwoods and forested wetlands. The United States government began purchasing this area in 1935, providing the public with the only bottomland hardwood national forest in the nation. Delta National Forest offers outdoor recreation at its best for hunters, fisherman and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Facilities are also available for primitive camping and there are over 50 miles of all-terrain vehicle trails. For more information visit the Delta Ranger District website at USDA.gov.
Hillside Wildlife Refuge
Office: Route 1, Box 286 Hollandale, MS
(662) 839-2638
Located in Holmes and Yazoo Counties, Hillside Wildlife Refuge is near the towns of Eden, Thornton and Tchula. The refuge encompasses some 15,400 acres for the hunting of deer, dove, duck, squirrel, raccoon, rabbit, quail and opossum. For more information on Hillside Wildlife Refuge, visit their website at US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Rose Hill Plantation
111 Rose Hill Road, Bentonia, MS
Contact: Dave Shipp
(662) 571-1779 or 1 877-693-4308
Rose Hill Plantation is situated on and near the Big Black and the Yazoo Rivers, with 8500+ acres of rolling hills and Delta bottom land. There are three lakes with 93 acres of intensively managed water. The North Lake is a favorite of fishermen. Natural springs provide fresh water year round to maintain the fresh taste of our fish. South Lake was restocked in 1987 and holds the heaviest largemouth bass of all our lakes. The Duck Pond is our Florida bass pond. It was built in 1992 and encompasses 15 acres. The fertility program has yielded great results with large-mouth bass weighing up to 8 lbs.
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge Office: Rt. 1, Box 286, Hollandale, MS
(662) 839-2638 or (662) 746-5060
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in Yazoo County near the towns of Holly Bluff and Yazoo City. One of seven refuges in the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Established in 1978, Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 38,697 acres. Included in those acres is one of the largest blocks (21,000 acres) of bottomland forest in the lower Mississippi River alluvial floodplain. In addition to providing resting and feeding areas for over 100,000 wintering waterfowl annually, the refuge also provides habitat for 200 species of neotropical migratory songbirds. Resident species making their home among the woodlands, sloughs, and reforested areas include the American alligator, whitetail deer, swamp rabbit, wild turkey, squirrel, and various small fur-bearers.
Panther Tract, Inc.
P.O. Drawer 938, Greenville, MS
Contact: Howard Brent
(662) 378-4142 or (662) 378-4750
Located near Yazoo City, Panther Tract, Inc., offers natural wetlands and managed impoundments great for dove and duck hunting. Occupying over 4,000 acres on the Mississippi Flyway, it provides refuge for ducks by the thousands. Heated pit and bank blinds are warm shelter for the discerning hunter. Dove are hunted over sunflower and wheat fields starting in September. Along with guided hunts, the Panther Tract experience includes incomparable meals and a stay in one of the Delta's finest and most comfortable commercial hunting facilities. Accommodating up to 20 people, it is a perfect place for entertaining clients or enjoying special friends. The 4,000 sq. ft. lodge includes two fireplaces, separate dining and lounge areas, screened porches, as well as an extensive wildlife library in print and video. Additional outdoor activities include sporting clays and catfish, bass and crappie fishing. Panther Tract also offers adventures for hikers, canoeists, photographers and nature enthusiasts.
Wolf Lake and Broad Lake
Route 1, Box 286 Hollandale, MS
(662) 839-2638
This is the Mississippi Delta's best kept secret. There is incredible fishing and glass-like conditions for skiing. This 18,000 acre, 15 mile long lake is located 8 miles northwest of Yazoo City off Highway 149, and is the site of several fishing tournaments each year.
Dump Lake
Dump lake is located 18 miles southwest of Yazoo City on Hwy. 3.
Lake George
Area Biologist:
P.O. Box 378, Redwood, MS
Just 14 miles Southwest of Yazoo City, Lake George is between Holly Bluff and Satartia. It is approximately 8,000 acres. Game hunted includes rabbit, dove and waterfowl.
Perry Farms
2705 Satartia Road, Yazoo City, MS
(662) 828-3466
Perry Farms is situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta and offers some of the finest hunting opportunities in the state of Mississippi. Perry Farms offers outstanding deer, dove and duck hunting, and has been featured on the Magnolia Outdoors television show. Perry Farms has 563 acres of private hunting land, offers hook ups for RV's, an 8-bedroom hunting lodge, and is conveniently located near several federal and state wildlife areas such as Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Lake George Wildlife Management Area, Sunflower Wildlife Management Area and Delta National Forest. For more information, visit the Perry Farms Website.
Sharkey Agricultural Building 402
Highway 61 North, Rolling Fork, MS
(601) 873-6256
Delta National Forest, set in the Yazoo River Basin of the Lower Mississippi Valley, is a great green jewel.The Delta National Forest comprises 60,000 contiguous acres of bottomland hardwoods and forested wetlands. The United States government began purchasing this area in 1935, providing the public with the only bottomland hardwood national forest in the nation. Delta National Forest offers outdoor recreation at its best for hunters, fisherman and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Facilities are also available for primitive camping and there are over 50 miles of all-terrain vehicle trails. For more information visit the Delta Ranger District website at USDA.gov.
Hillside Wildlife Refuge
Office: Route 1, Box 286 Hollandale, MS
(662) 839-2638
Located in Holmes and Yazoo Counties, Hillside Wildlife Refuge is near the towns of Eden, Thornton and Tchula. The refuge encompasses some 15,400 acres for the hunting of deer, dove, duck, squirrel, raccoon, rabbit, quail and opossum. For more information on Hillside Wildlife Refuge, visit their website at US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Rose Hill Plantation
111 Rose Hill Road, Bentonia, MS
Contact: Dave Shipp
(662) 571-1779 or 1 877-693-4308
Rose Hill Plantation is situated on and near the Big Black and the Yazoo Rivers, with 8500+ acres of rolling hills and Delta bottom land. There are three lakes with 93 acres of intensively managed water. The North Lake is a favorite of fishermen. Natural springs provide fresh water year round to maintain the fresh taste of our fish. South Lake was restocked in 1987 and holds the heaviest largemouth bass of all our lakes. The Duck Pond is our Florida bass pond. It was built in 1992 and encompasses 15 acres. The fertility program has yielded great results with large-mouth bass weighing up to 8 lbs.
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge Office: Rt. 1, Box 286, Hollandale, MS
(662) 839-2638 or (662) 746-5060
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is located in Yazoo County near the towns of Holly Bluff and Yazoo City. One of seven refuges in the Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Established in 1978, Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 38,697 acres. Included in those acres is one of the largest blocks (21,000 acres) of bottomland forest in the lower Mississippi River alluvial floodplain. In addition to providing resting and feeding areas for over 100,000 wintering waterfowl annually, the refuge also provides habitat for 200 species of neotropical migratory songbirds. Resident species making their home among the woodlands, sloughs, and reforested areas include the American alligator, whitetail deer, swamp rabbit, wild turkey, squirrel, and various small fur-bearers.
Panther Tract, Inc.
P.O. Drawer 938, Greenville, MS
Contact: Howard Brent
(662) 378-4142 or (662) 378-4750
Located near Yazoo City, Panther Tract, Inc., offers natural wetlands and managed impoundments great for dove and duck hunting. Occupying over 4,000 acres on the Mississippi Flyway, it provides refuge for ducks by the thousands. Heated pit and bank blinds are warm shelter for the discerning hunter. Dove are hunted over sunflower and wheat fields starting in September. Along with guided hunts, the Panther Tract experience includes incomparable meals and a stay in one of the Delta's finest and most comfortable commercial hunting facilities. Accommodating up to 20 people, it is a perfect place for entertaining clients or enjoying special friends. The 4,000 sq. ft. lodge includes two fireplaces, separate dining and lounge areas, screened porches, as well as an extensive wildlife library in print and video. Additional outdoor activities include sporting clays and catfish, bass and crappie fishing. Panther Tract also offers adventures for hikers, canoeists, photographers and nature enthusiasts.
Wolf Lake and Broad Lake
Route 1, Box 286 Hollandale, MS
(662) 839-2638
This is the Mississippi Delta's best kept secret. There is incredible fishing and glass-like conditions for skiing. This 18,000 acre, 15 mile long lake is located 8 miles northwest of Yazoo City off Highway 149, and is the site of several fishing tournaments each year.
Dump Lake
Dump lake is located 18 miles southwest of Yazoo City on Hwy. 3.
Lake George
Area Biologist:
P.O. Box 378, Redwood, MS
Just 14 miles Southwest of Yazoo City, Lake George is between Holly Bluff and Satartia. It is approximately 8,000 acres. Game hunted includes rabbit, dove and waterfowl.
Perry Farms
2705 Satartia Road, Yazoo City, MS
(662) 828-3466
Perry Farms is situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta and offers some of the finest hunting opportunities in the state of Mississippi. Perry Farms offers outstanding deer, dove and duck hunting, and has been featured on the Magnolia Outdoors television show. Perry Farms has 563 acres of private hunting land, offers hook ups for RV's, an 8-bedroom hunting lodge, and is conveniently located near several federal and state wildlife areas such as Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Lake George Wildlife Management Area, Sunflower Wildlife Management Area and Delta National Forest. For more information, visit the Perry Farms Website.
