North Mississippi Hunting Guide
Lafayette County
Closest WMA/National Forest: John W. Kyle State Park (Hunting at Upper Sardis WMA)
Hunting Outfitters: Gossett Outfitters
Dominant Soil Types: Loam and clay-loam soils
Impact: These highly fertile soils support diverse plant life, providing abundant food sources for deer and turkey. Well-drained, they enhance vegetation growth, offering excellent cover and foraging opportunities.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer and Turkey
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, corn for deer; Chufa, millet, clover for turkey
Ranking: 1st
Marshall County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Holly Springs National Forest
Hunting Outfitters: Woodlands Plantation Hunting Lodge
Dominant Soil Types: Loamy soils with significant clay content
Impact: Fertile and supportive of extensive hardwood forests and agricultural fields, these soils provide high-quality food sources and cover, crucial for turkey and deer populations.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Turkey and Deer
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, corn for deer; Chufa, wheat, clover for turkey
Ranking: 2nd
Pontotoc County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Upper Sardis WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Prairie Wildlife
Dominant Soil Types: Fertile loam and silt loam soils
Impact: These highly fertile soils support a variety of crops and natural vegetation, providing abundant food and excellent cover for deer and turkey.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer and Turkey
Best Crops: Clover, alfalfa, soybeans for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey
Ranking: 3rd
Tippah County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Hell Creek WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Southern Outdoor Outfitters
Dominant Soil Types: Loam and sandy loam soils
Impact: Moderately fertile and well-drained, these soils support hardwood forests and agricultural lands, providing good food sources and cover for deer and turkey.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer and Turkey
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, winter wheat for deer; Chufa, wheat, clover for turkey
Ranking: 4th
Union County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Hell Creek WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Whitetail Ridge Outfitters
Dominant Soil Types: Loam and clay soils
Impact: Fertile and moisture-retentive, these soils support diverse plant life and agricultural fields, providing ample food sources and excellent cover for wildlife.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Turkey and Deer
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, brassicas for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey
Ranking: 5th
Prentiss County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Prentiss County WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Little Creek Outfitters
Dominant Soil Types: Silt loam and sandy loam soils
Impact: Moderately fertile and well-drained, these soils support a mix of agriculture and natural vegetation, providing adequate food sources and cover for deer and turkey.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer and Turkey
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, winter wheat for deer; Chufa, millet, clover for turkey
Ranking: 6th
Tishomingo County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Bear Creek WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Coldwater Outfitting
Dominant Soil Types: Loam and clay-loam soils
Impact: Fertile and moisture-retentive, these soils support dense forests and agricultural fields, providing abundant food sources and excellent cover for deer and turkey.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer and Turkey
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, alfalfa for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey
Ranking: 7th
Alcorn County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Tuscumbia WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Alcorn County Outfitters
Dominant Soil Types: Loam and clay soils
Impact: These fertile soils support diverse plant life, providing high-quality food sources and good cover for deer and turkey.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer and Turkey
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, brassicas for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey
Ranking: 8th
Chickasaw County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Upper Sardis WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Double D Outfitters
Dominant Soil Types: Loam and sandy loam soils
Impact: These soils support mixed vegetation and agricultural activities, providing adequate food sources and cover for deer and turkey.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Turkey and Deer
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, winter wheat for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey
Ranking: 9th
Panola County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Sardis Waterfowl WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Panola Outfitters
Dominant Soil Types: Clay loam and silt loam soils
Impact: Fertile and moisture-retentive, these soils support diverse agricultural activities and hardwood forests, providing abundant food sources and excellent cover for deer, turkey, and ducks.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer, Turkey, and Ducks
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, brassicas for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey; Millet, smartweed, wild rice for ducks
Ranking: 10th
Desoto County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Arkabutla Lake WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Desoto County Outfitters
Dominant Soil Types: Loam and clay loam soils
Impact: Highly fertile and well-drained, these soils support extensive agricultural activities and natural vegetation, providing abundant food sources and good cover for deer, turkey, and ducks.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer, Turkey, and Ducks
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, winter wheat for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey; Millet, smartweed, wild rice for ducks
Ranking: 11th
Monroe County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Black Prairie WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Prairie Wildlife
Dominant Soil Types: Loam and clay-loam soils
Impact: Fertile and well-drained, these soils support diverse plant life and agricultural activities, providing rich food sources and excellent cover for deer, turkey, and ducks.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer, Turkey, and Ducks
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, alfalfa for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey; Millet, smartweed, rice for ducks
Ranking: 12th
Tallahatchie County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Tallahatchie County WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Tallahatchie Hunts
Dominant Soil Types: Clay loam and silt loam soils
Impact: Fertile and moisture-retentive, these soils support extensive agricultural activities and hardwood forests, providing abundant food sources and excellent cover for deer, turkey, and ducks.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer, Turkey, and Ducks
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, brassicas for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey; Millet, smartweed, wild rice for ducks
Ranking: 13th
Quitman County
Closest WMA/National Forest: O'Keefe WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Delta Ducks
Dominant Soil Types: Loam and clay loam soils
Impact: Moderately fertile and moisture-retentive, these soils support mixed agriculture, providing adequate food sources and cover for deer and turkey.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer and Turkey
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, winter wheat for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey
Ranking: 14th
Coahoma County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Sky Lake WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Delta Outfitters
Dominant Soil Types: Clay loam and silt loam soils
Impact: Fertile and well-drained, these soils support extensive agriculture, providing abundant food sources and moderate cover for deer and turkey.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer and Turkey
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, alfalfa for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey
Ranking: 15th
Itawamba County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Canal Section WMA
Hunting Outfitters: Prairie Wildlife
Dominant Soil Types: Loam and clay loam soils
Impact: Fertile and well-drained, these soils support diverse plant life and agricultural activities, providing rich food sources and excellent cover for deer, turkey, and ducks.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Deer, Turkey, and Ducks
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, brassicas for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey; Millet, smartweed, wild rice for ducks
Ranking: 16th
Benton County
Closest WMA/National Forest: Holly Springs National Forest
Hunting Outfitters: Woodlands Plantation Hunting Lodge
Dominant Soil Types: Sandy loam and loam soils
Impact: Moderately fertile and well-drained, these soils support diverse plant life and agricultural activities, providing adequate food sources and good cover for deer and turkey.
Hunting Highlights:
Best for Turkey and Deer
Best Crops: Clover, soybeans, winter wheat for deer; Chufa, clover, millet for turkey
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