The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area

A sailor’s haven, a fisherman’s dream and a draw for hunters, campers and hikers, Arkabutla Lake is just 20 minutes south of Memphis, Tenn. in DeSoto County, Miss. Created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Coldwater River, this 33,000-acre lake has prevailing westerly winds which makes it one of the best sailing lakes in the nation. It has eight boat ramps and 333 campsites, nature trails, picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds and swimming beaches. More than 35,600 acres of land surrounding the lake are open to public hunting for waterfowl, small game and large game. Fish in the lake include largemouth and white bass, black and white crappie, channel and flathead catfish, and is rated one of the top-five crappie fishing locations in the U.S. Because of the lake’s turbidity and lack of depth, all game fish tend to stay shallow.
3905 Arkabutla Dam Road
662-562-6261
www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Lakes/ms/arkabutla/
Admission: Free

Whitetail deer and turkey hunting; fishing; shooting range; cabins on the lake, furnished; new lodge in construction.
Sports: Hunting, Freshwater Fishing
Game: Deer, Turkey
1665 Buchanan Rd.
Macon, MS 39341
Phone: 662.726.1674
Fax: 662.726.1675
www.beaverdamhuntinglodge.com

500 total acres; 250 acres planted in native warm grasses under Government Quail Restoration Program. 11 green fields for deer hunting, 5 ducks blinds, 10-acre lake.
Sports: Hunting, Freshwater Fishing
Game: Deer, Quail, Turkey, Waterfowl
Acreage: 500
230A Bynum Ave.
Shannon, MS 38868
Phone: 662.871.8649
www.birdshotlodge.com

Family-owned and operated hunting facility offering guided deer & turkey hunts.
Sports: Hunting
Game: Deer, Turkey
Acreage: 2,100
100 Beall St.
Lexington, MS 39095
Phone: 662.834.3437
www.blackcreekoutfitters.net

From Columbus, take Hwy 45 South toward Macon. Travel approximately 8 miles and turn right on Firetower Rd. Headquarters building is 1 mile on the right.
Brooksville, MS   
Phone: 662.272.8303
www.mdwfp.com/Level2/Wildlife/wma.asp
Details: 5,673 Acres

Burnt Oak has some of the best Northern Bobwhite quail hunting in Mississippi. This is a family owned business that focuses on providing visitors the very best experience possible. Whether you are visiting to hunt, stay the night, or with your company retreat, Burnt Oak employees will treat you like family. Stop by and take a quick tour of our facilities. Great for corporate functions, wedding receptions, ballgames, getaways and quail hunting.
Sports: Hunting
Game: Quail
1563 Penn Station Rd.
Columbus, MS
Phone: 662.272.9550

Hunting
From Calhoun City, go West on CR 306 5.7 miles. Turn right onto CR 317. Go .75 mile, turn left on CR 308. Go .06 mile. Turn right onto CR 319. Go 4.4 miles. Turn left onto CR 321. Go .33 mile, turn right
Calhoun City, MS   
Phone: 662.628.6328
www.mdwfp.com/Level2/Wildlife/wma.asp
Details: 10,900 Acres

Trail rides only, BYOH equipment; 2,200 acres of rolling hills, streams and lakes
Sports: Equestrian
Near Hwy 17
Ackerman, MS 39735
Phone: 662.285.6601
cedarhillhunter.tripod.com

Hunting
From Ackerman, Take Hwy 15 South 3.3 miles to Choctaw Lake Rd. Turn east (Left) and follow signs to Choctaw WMA Headquarters
Ackerman, MS 39735
Phone: 662.285.6928
Fax: 662.285.3608
www.mdwfp.com/Level2/Wildlife/wma.asp
Details: 24314 Acres

Guided quail hunts with mule-drawn wagon. Deer & turkey hunting. Archery, rifle & muzzleloader. 3 guest cabins, conference/meeting facility. 54-acre bass lake.
Sports: Hunting
Game: Deer, Quail, Turkey
Acreage: 5,500
4588 Paulette Rd.
Macon, MS 39341
Phone: 662.726.5791
Fax: 601.726.9300
www.circlemplantation.com