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Natural Heritage Tourism and Outdoor Recreation in Hills Region

 Birding and Wildlife Viewing

   
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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching
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Bird watching continues to grow in popularity among folks of all ages.  The hobby—otherwise known as birding—is an excellent way to enjoy nature and become acquainted with all things winged.

 

Mississippi's National Wildlife Refuges - A great place to enjoy birdwatching

Mississippi is home to 11 of the nation's National Wildlife Refuges.  These public lands are home to both resident and migratory bird populations and are spread throughout the state.& ...

 

Surprisingly Diverse Mississippi
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Whether you are a resident of Mississippi, or have never visited, the state is surprisingly diverse. The Mississippi Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, or CWCS, recognizes 4 distinct ecoregions, which are large areas that generally share similar climate, geography, and species communities.&n ...

 

Tara Wildlife Doing Business as a Sustainable Recreation Destination
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Renowned for its hunting, Tara Wildlife also offers birding, hiking and a well-equipped conference and recreation facility.

 

The Mississippi Flyway

The longest migration route of any in the Western Hemisphere lies in this flyway. It's northern terminus is on the Arctic coast of Alaska and its southern end in Patagonia.

 

The Ecological Basis for the Conservation of Migratory Birds in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley
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In 1994, the Mississippi Alluvial Valley (MAV) Migratory Bird Planning Group began to devise a conservation plan that integrates habitat objectives for three groups of bird species—wintering waterfowl, migratory shorebirds, and breeding and wintering forest birds.

 

Bird Trails and Important Bird Areas
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A Bird Trail is more than a trail in the literal sense.  It is a “necklace” of sites, usually linked by a physiographic feature such as a river, that are united by the theme of “great for bird watching!”  Birding Trails are essentially driving routes that help you get from one prime birding spot to the next.

 

Attracting Hummingbirds to Mississippi Gardens
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Many Mississippi gardeners enjoy attracting hummingbirds to the landscape. These active birds provide hours of entertainment for children and adults alike and display extraordinary abilities to turn, hover, and fly.

 

Show Birding and Wildlife Viewing Organizations & Professionals (102)
There are 102 resources serving Hills Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Birding and Wildlife Viewing Organizations & Professionals serving Hills Region
Ecotourism
Barnett Reservoir
Pearl River Valley Water Supply District - Ridgeland, MS
Campground at Barnes Crossing
- Tupelo, MS
Canal Section Wildlife Management Area
- Fulton, MS
Charles Ray Nix Wildlife Management Area
- Sardis, MS
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area and Campground
- Oxford, MS
D'Lo Water Park
Pearl River Basin Development District - D'Lo, MS
Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Boyle, MS
Divide Section Wildlife Management Area
- Tishomingo, MS
Dub Patton Recreation Area
- Coldwater, MS
EZ Daze RV Park
Don South Family - Southaven, MS
Fitch Farms Galena Plantation
Judy Daniels - Holly Springs, MS
Frog Hollow Campground & RV Park
- Grenada, MS
Gator's Tube Rental
- McComb, MS
George P. Cossar State Park
- Oakland, MS
Grenada Lake Recreation
US Army Corps of Engineers - Vicksburg District - Grenada, MS
GulfBase
Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi, TX
Hell Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Myrtle, MS
Hernando Point Campground
- Hernando, MS
Hurricane Landing
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Vicksburg District - Sardis, MS
J. P. Coleman State Park
- Iuka, MS
John Bell Williams Wildlife Management Area
- New Site, MS
Jourdan River Preserve
MS Department of Marine Resources - Biloxi, MS
Lake Lamar Bruce Campground
Jim Lusby - Saltillo, MS
Linden Plantation Gardens
Bryan & Joy Brabston - Vicksburg, MS
Malmaison Wildlife Management Area & Greentree Waterfowl Area
- Holcomb, MS
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
Robin David - Biloxi, MS
Meadow View Farm Bed & Breakfast
Julie Brumley - Innkeeper - Hernando, MS
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
- Jackson, MS
Natchez Trace National Scenic Horse Trail - Tupelo
- Tupelo, MS
Natchez Trace Parkway Scenic Biking Trail
- Tupelo, MS
Natchez Trace Scenic Hiking Trails
- Tupelo, MS
North Cypress Non-Motorized Trail
Holly Springs Ranger District - Oxford, MS
Okatibbee Creek Water Park
- Meridian, MS
Okatibbee Lake
USACE - Collinsville, MS
Okhissa Lake Recreation Area
Homochitto Ranger District - Meadville, MS
Pascagoula River Audubon Center
- Moss Point, MS
Pearl River Waterfowl Refuge and Wildlife Management Area Birding & Wildlife Viewing
- Jackson, MS
Piney Grove Campground
- New Site, MS
Pipes Lake Recreation Area
- Roxie, MS
Puskus Lake Recreation Area and Primitive Campground
- Oxford, MS
Quapaw Canoe Company
John Ruskey - Founder - Clarksdale, MS
Ridgeland Multi-Use Biking-Hiking Trail
- Ridgeland, MS
River Gator
John Ruskey - Owner Quapaw Canoe Company - Clarksdale, MS
Round Island Preserve
MS Department of Marine Resources - Biloxi, MS
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Brooksville, MS
Sardis Lake
USACE - Sardis, MS
Southern Stars RV & Cabins / Bait-n-Thangs Bait Shop
Mike and Darlene Jones - Owners - Chatham, MS
Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Grenada, MS
Tara Wildlife
- Vicksburg, MS
Thacker Mountain Lodge
Andy Soper - Oxford, MS
The Natchez Trace Parkway
- Tupelo, MS
The Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo
- Tupelo, MS
Tishomingo State Park
- Tishomingo, MS
Tombigbee State Park Birding & Wildlife Viewing
- Tupelo, MS
Tunica RiverPark
- Robinsonville, MS
Tuscumbia Wildlife Management Area
Jimmy Drewery - Manager - Corinth, MS
Tuxachanie National Recreation Trail
De Soto National Forest, De Soto Ranger District - Saucier, MS
Upper Sardis Wildlife Management Area
- Abbeville, MS
Water Valley Landing
- Enid, MS
Wendy Oaks RV Resort
- Florence, MS
Whitten Campground
- Fulton, MS
Guides Outfitters and Hunt Clubs
Desoto Rifle & Pistol Club
- Como, MS
Fitch Farms Galena Plantation
Judy Daniels - Holly Springs, MS
Hunting Lease Network
Troy Langan - Manager - Omaha, NE
Little 'q' Ranch Quail Hunting Preserve
- Lafayette County, MS
Precision Shooting Center
Clyde H. Morgan - Owner - Forest, MS
River Gator
John Ruskey - Owner Quapaw Canoe Company - Clarksdale, MS
Ross Trophy Outfitters, LLC
Perry Ross - Calhoun City, MS
Southern Stars RV & Cabins / Bait-n-Thangs Bait Shop
Mike and Darlene Jones - Owners - Chatham, MS
Stone Ranch Hunting Preserve
Carman Scruggs - Bruce, MS
Tara Wildlife
- Vicksburg, MS
Thacker Mountain Lodge
Andy Soper - Oxford, MS
Turcotte Education and Shooting Facility
- Canton, MS
Whitetail Ridge Outdoors
- Blue Springs, MS
State and Federal Land
Canal Section Wildlife Management Area
- Fulton, MS
Charles Ray Nix Wildlife Management Area
- Sardis, MS
Clarkco State Park (Campground)
- Quitman, MS
Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Boyle, MS
De Soto National Forest - Chickasawhay District
- Laurel, MS
Divide Section Wildlife Management Area
- Tishomingo, MS
George P. Cossar State Park
- Oakland, MS
Hell Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Myrtle, MS
Holly Springs National Forest
- Oxford, MS
Hugh White State Park
- Grenada, MS
John Bell Williams Wildlife Management Area
- New Site, MS
John W. Kyle State Park
- Sardis, MS
Jourdan River Preserve
MS Department of Marine Resources - Biloxi, MS
Lake Lamar Bruce Campground
Jim Lusby - Saltillo, MS
Malmaison Wildlife Management Area & Greentree Waterfowl Area
- Holcomb, MS
Michael Hart
LandVest, Inc. - Senior Appraiser - Boston, MA
Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Cruger, MS
Natchez National Historical Park
- Natchez, MS
Natchez Trace National Scenic Horse Trail - Tupelo
- Tupelo, MS
Natchez Trace Parkway Scenic Biking Trail
- Tupelo, MS
Pascagoula River Wildlife Management Area
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks - Lucedale, MS
Round Island Preserve
MS Department of Marine Resources - Biloxi, MS
The Natchez Trace Parkway
- Tupelo, MS
Tombigbee National Forest
- Ackerman, MS
Tupelo National Battlefield
- Tupelo, MS
Tuscumbia Wildlife Management Area
Jimmy Drewery - Manager - Corinth, MS
Upper Sardis Wildlife Management Area
- Abbeville, MS
Water Valley Landing
- Enid, MS

 Hunting and Sport Fishing

   
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Conservation's Latest Problem? Not Enough Hunters
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No matter how you feel about hunting, it provides a lot of funding for state wildlife agencies. Now, fewer Americans are hunting, and that system is breaking down.

 

Find a National Forest in the South

The Southern Region covers thirteen states--a vast area stretching from Texas on the western side, Virginia on the north, and down to Puerto Rico on the south. You'll find a wide variety of forest environments, including the only tropical forest (El Yunque) in the agency. Find a forest nearest you!

 

Fee Fishing - An Introduction
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The basic types of operations and associated business considerations. A list of all Southern Regional Aquaculture Center factsheets (more than 150) are available at https://srac.t ...

 

Fee Fishing - Location, Site Development and Other Considerations
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Discusses clientele, permitting, advertising, location, design and security, water source, concessions, time of operations, signs, and safety and liability.& ...

 

The Ultimate Food Plot
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One of the first things that every fledgling wildlife manager learns is that nutrition is the key to attracting and keeping big bucks. The second thing they learn is how expensive it is to grow good food plots.

 

Preparing Deer Hunting Spring Food Plots For Big Bucks
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There are many things you can do to get your property ready for planting those food plots.If you are someone who is serious about deer hunting big bucks, I wanted to outline some of the things you need to think about when preparing and planting your food plots.

 

A Guide to Successful Wildlife Food Plots - Blending Science with Common Sense
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This publication provides technical guidance and practical information for wildlife management beyond planting and managing food plots.  ...

 

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Gag Management Measures
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NMFS implements management measures described in a framework action to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP), as prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council).

 

Updated 2013 Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper Recreational Season Length Estimates
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In February 2013, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council requested the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) promulgate an emergency rule for the 2013 recreational red snapper season.

 

Managing Wild Pigs, a Technical Guide
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This 40-page document provides detailed information on the biology of wild pigs, how to recognize their presence, the type of damage they can cause to agriculture and natural areas and a wide range of management techniques, including hunting.

 

Hunters - A Force for Conservation
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Hunting seasons are starting to open, making this a great time to commemorate the important role that hunters play in habitat conservation.

 

Wildlife Tourism and the Gulf Coast Economy
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Wildlife tourism contributes substantially to the Gulf Coast economy.  Wildlife tourism is defined as (1) guide and outfitter businesses directly serving wildlife watchers, recreational fishers and hunters, and (2) lodging and dining establishments where these clients sleep and eat.

 

Show Hunting and Sport Fishing Organizations & Professionals (28)
There are 28 resources serving Hills Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Hunting and Sport Fishing Organizations & Professionals serving Hills Region
Guides Outfitters and Hunt Clubs
Desoto Rifle & Pistol Club
- Como, MS
Fitch Farms Galena Plantation
Judy Daniels - Holly Springs, MS
Hunting Lease Network
Troy Langan - Manager - Omaha, NE
Little 'q' Ranch Quail Hunting Preserve
- Lafayette County, MS
Precision Shooting Center
Clyde H. Morgan - Owner - Forest, MS
River Gator
John Ruskey - Owner Quapaw Canoe Company - Clarksdale, MS
Ross Trophy Outfitters, LLC
Perry Ross - Calhoun City, MS
Southern Stars RV & Cabins / Bait-n-Thangs Bait Shop
Mike and Darlene Jones - Owners - Chatham, MS
Stone Ranch Hunting Preserve
Carman Scruggs - Bruce, MS
Tara Wildlife
- Vicksburg, MS
Thacker Mountain Lodge
Andy Soper - Oxford, MS
Turcotte Education and Shooting Facility
- Canton, MS
Whitetail Ridge Outdoors
- Blue Springs, MS
Land Leasing
American Hunting Lease Association
Steve Meng - President - Fishers, IN
Cain Planting Company
Hunt Ark Duck - McCrory, AR
Evr-green Management Group, Inc
Matt S. Campbell - President - Rome, GA
Hull Forest Products
- Pomfret Center, CT
Hunting Land Advisors
Stephen Ruckman - Founder - Mount Washington, KY
Hunting Lease Network
Troy Langan - Manager - Omaha, NE
Hunting Lease Network - Mississippi
- Omaha, NE
Hunting Sports Plus
Daryl Traylor - Blue Springs, MO
LandTrust
- Bozeman, MT
Rayonier Hunting & Recreation
- Yulee, FL
Resource Analytical & Management Group, LLC
Billy K. Lemons - President & Principal Consultant - Nacogdoches, TX
Ricky ONeill
Neeley Forestry Service, Inc. - Certified Wildlife Biologist and Certified Forester - Camden, AR
Robert C. Crane
Woodland Management Service - Consulting Forester - Stevens Point, WI
Weyerhaeuser Outdoor Recreation Leases
Southern Region - Madison, MS
Weyerhaeuser Outdoor Recreation Leases
- Madison, GA

 Nature-Based Tourism

   
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National Wildlife Refuge System - National Wildlife Refuge Locator

Find a Refuge Near You 

Nearly 46 million people visit national wildlife refuges each year. Visitors and local communities recognize refuges as national treasures:

  • Wildlife refuges are home to more than 700 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 250 reptile and amphibian species and more than 200 species of fish.
  • Fifty-nine refuges have been established with a primary purpose of conserving threatened or endangered species.
  • 280 of the 1,200-plus federally-listed threatened or endangered species in the U.S. are found on units of the Refuge System.

 

 

Experience Mississippi's Natural Heritage
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Natural heritage tours may involve travel to areas of natural, ecological, or cultural interest, often but not always with the assistance of a guide.& ...

 

Surprisingly Diverse Mississippi
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Whether you are a resident of Mississippi, or have never visited, the state is surprisingly diverse. The Mississippi Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, or CWCS, recognizes 4 distinct ecoregions, which are large areas that generally share similar climate, geography, and species communities.&n ...

 

Fee Fishing - An Introduction
By:

The basic types of operations and associated business considerations. A list of all Southern Regional Aquaculture Center factsheets (more than 150) are available at https://srac.t ...

 

Fee Fishing - Location, Site Development and Other Considerations
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Discusses clientele, permitting, advertising, location, design and security, water source, concessions, time of operations, signs, and safety and liability.& ...

 

Decontamination Documentation for Cavers
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The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) strongly recommends, first and foremost, compliance with all cave closures, advisories, and regulations in all Federal, State,Tribal, and private lands.

 

What is Natural Heritage Tourism

Natural heritage tourism (or geotourism as defined by National Geographic) is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.

 

Tara Wildlife Doing Business as a Sustainable Recreation Destination
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Renowned for its hunting, Tara Wildlife also offers birding, hiking and a well-equipped conference and recreation facility.

 

Bird Trails and Important Bird Areas
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A Bird Trail is more than a trail in the literal sense.  It is a “necklace” of sites, usually linked by a physiographic feature such as a river, that are united by the theme of “great for bird watching!”  Birding Trails are essentially driving routes that help you get from one prime birding spot to the next.

 

Rural Bounty

Explore North America's Rural Bounty

Discover the rich bounty of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, outdoor activities, and family fun that our rural countryside has to offer!

  • Daytrip or Vacation to a Farm or Ranch
  • Pick Your Own-Fruits, Pumpkins, Trees
  • Discover Charming Countryside Wineries
  • Challenge Your Hunting & Outdoor Skills

In the U.S. and Canada, there are approximately 65,000 farms and ranches that invite the public to visit, and more and more are becoming members on the Rural Bounty website. We invite you to come back often to plan relaxing day trips, or weeks away, enjoying the Rural Bounty of North America.  Visit website »

 

 

Wildlife Tourism and the Gulf Coast Economy
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Wildlife tourism contributes substantially to the Gulf Coast economy.  Wildlife tourism is defined as (1) guide and outfitter businesses directly serving wildlife watchers, recreational fishers and hunters, and (2) lodging and dining establishments where these clients sleep and eat.

 

Buck Island, a Newly Conserved Mississippi River Destination Near Helena, Arkansas

The first leg of a new Lower Mississippi River Water Trail has been established through the conservation of Buck Island near Helena, Arkansas, thanks to the efforts of the American Land Conservancy (ALC), the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and other partners.

 

Show Nature-Based Tourism Organizations & Professionals (187)
There are 187 resources serving Hills Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Nature-Based Tourism Organizations & Professionals serving Hills Region
Agritourism
Aaron Cotton Company Museum
- Clarksdale, MS
Adkins Farms
Charlotte & Gary Adkins - Booneville, MS
Blue Tara Organic Blueberry Farm
- Poplarville, MS
Burton's Sugar Farm
Jeannie Burton - Michigan City, MS
Cedar Hills Farm
Mike and Martha Foster - Hernando, MS
Coastal Ridge Farm
David & Terri Doyle - Picayune, MS
Country Girl Creamery
Butch Smith - Lumberton, MS
Delta Conservation Demonstration Center
William Owen - Manager - Greenville, MS
Delta Pecan Orchard
- Indianola, MS
Dockery Farms Foundation
Bill Lester - Executive Director - Cleveland, MS
Farmer Jim's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Jim & Lynn Newman - Rolling Fork, MS
Frogmore Plantation & Gins
- Frogmore, LA
Fulmers General Store-Mississippi Pecan Festival
- Beaumont, MS
Hip Boot Farms-Penns Brandon
- Pelahatchie, MS
Holley Farm
Jan Holley - Fulton, MS
Lazy Acres Plantation
Michael & Cathy May - Chunky, MS
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
Robin David - Biloxi, MS
Mathis Peaches and Produce LLC
- Meridian, MS
McKenna Ranch
Steve, Betty, or Mark McKenna - Pachuta, MS
Mendenhall Grocery & Grain
- Mendenhall, MS
Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum
Aaron Rodgers - Director - Jackson, MS
Mitchell Farms
Dennis and Nelda Spell Mitchell - Collins, MS
Nesbit Blueberry Plantation
Pat and George Traicoff - Nesbit, MS
Old Country Store
- Lorman, MS
Old South Winery
Galbreath Family - Natchez, MS
Ole Country Bakery
Les and Sheila Decker - Brooksville, MS
Oliver Alpaca Farm
Jane Oliver - Greenville, MS
Oren Dunn City Museum
Rae Mathis Guess - Museum Curator - Tupelo, MS
Our Family Farm LLC
- Olive Branch, MS
Paw Paw's Christmas Tree Farm
Mike Jones - Chatham, MS
Peeples Pecan Company
J.L. Peeples - Starkville, MS
Phillips Grocery
James Thomas - Holly Springs, MS
Pine Mountain Tree Farm
- Walnut, MS
Pope Company General Store
James B. Pope, President - Collins, MS
Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery
- Tupelo, MS
Pumpkin Patch Farms
- Blue Mountain, MS
Sciple's Water Mill
Kemper County Chamber of Commerce - DeKalb, MS
Seward Farms
- Lucedale, MS
The Museum of the Mississippi Delta (formerly Cottonlandia Museum)
Cheryl Taylor Thornhill - Executive Director - Greenwood, MS
The Southern Christmas Tree Association
Michael Buchart - Executive Secretary - Baton Rouge, LA
Tunica RiverPark
- Robinsonville, MS
Wise Farms
- Pontotoc, MS
Wise Farms Corn Maze
- Pontotoc, MS
Campgrounds
Allen's Creek Resort
- Brandon, MS
Campground at Barnes Crossing
- Tupelo, MS
Canal Section Wildlife Management Area
- Fulton, MS
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area and Campground
- Oxford, MS
Chotard Landing Resort
- Vicksburg, MS
Clarkco State Park (Campground)
- Quitman, MS
Coahoma County Expo at the Fairgrounds
- Clarksdale, MS
D'Lo Water Park
Pearl River Basin Development District - D'Lo, MS
Divide Section Wildlife Management Area
- Tishomingo, MS
Dub Patton Recreation Area
- Coldwater, MS
EZ Daze RV Park
Don South Family - Southaven, MS
Frog Hollow Campground & RV Park
- Grenada, MS
George P. Cossar State Park
- Oakland, MS
Grenada Lake Recreation
US Army Corps of Engineers - Vicksburg District - Grenada, MS
Hernando Point Campground
- Hernando, MS
Hugh White State Park
- Grenada, MS
Hurricane Landing
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Vicksburg District - Sardis, MS
J. P. Coleman State Park
- Iuka, MS
John Bell Williams Wildlife Management Area
- New Site, MS
John W. Kyle State Park
- Sardis, MS
Lake Lamar Bruce Campground
Jim Lusby - Saltillo, MS
Lake Tiak-O'Khata Resort
- Louisville, MS
Malmaison Wildlife Management Area & Greentree Waterfowl Area
- Holcomb, MS
Memphis Jellystone Park & Camp Resort
- Horn Lake, MS
Memphis South RV Park & Campground
- Coldwater, MS
Memphis South RV Park and Campground
- Coldwater, MS
North Abutment Campground
USACE - Grenada, MS
North Graysport Campground
USACE - Grenada, MS
Okatibbee Creek Water Park
- Meridian, MS
Okatibbee Lake
USACE - Collinsville, MS
Piney Grove Campground
- New Site, MS
Puskus Lake Recreation Area and Primitive Campground
- Oxford, MS
Red Creek Campground
- Perkinston, MS
Rocky Springs National Park Campground
- Hermanville, MS
Sardis Lake
USACE - Sardis, MS
Southern Stars RV & Cabins / Bait-n-Thangs Bait Shop
Mike and Darlene Jones - Owners - Chatham, MS
Sun Roamers RV Resort
- Picayune, MS
Sunset View Resort
- Vicksburg, MS
The Natchez Trace Parkway
- Tupelo, MS
Tishomingo State Park
- Tishomingo, MS
Tombigbee State Park
- Tupelo, MS
Trace State Park
- Belden, MS
Upper Sardis Wildlife Management Area
- Abbeville, MS
Wall Doxey State Park
- Holly Springs, MS
Wallace Creek Campground
- Pope, MS
Water Valley Landing
- Enid, MS
Wendy Oaks RV Resort
- Florence, MS
Whitten Campground
- Fulton, MS
Ecotourism
Barnett Reservoir
Pearl River Valley Water Supply District - Ridgeland, MS
Campground at Barnes Crossing
- Tupelo, MS
Canal Section Wildlife Management Area
- Fulton, MS
Charles Ray Nix Wildlife Management Area
- Sardis, MS
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area and Campground
- Oxford, MS
D'Lo Water Park
Pearl River Basin Development District - D'Lo, MS
Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Boyle, MS
Divide Section Wildlife Management Area
- Tishomingo, MS
Dub Patton Recreation Area
- Coldwater, MS
EZ Daze RV Park
Don South Family - Southaven, MS
Fitch Farms Galena Plantation
Judy Daniels - Holly Springs, MS
Frog Hollow Campground & RV Park
- Grenada, MS
Gator's Tube Rental
- McComb, MS
George P. Cossar State Park
- Oakland, MS
Grenada Lake Recreation
US Army Corps of Engineers - Vicksburg District - Grenada, MS
GulfBase
Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi, TX
Hell Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Myrtle, MS
Hernando Point Campground
- Hernando, MS
Hurricane Landing
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Vicksburg District - Sardis, MS
J. P. Coleman State Park
- Iuka, MS
John Bell Williams Wildlife Management Area
- New Site, MS
Jourdan River Preserve
MS Department of Marine Resources - Biloxi, MS
Lake Lamar Bruce Campground
Jim Lusby - Saltillo, MS
Linden Plantation Gardens
Bryan & Joy Brabston - Vicksburg, MS
Malmaison Wildlife Management Area & Greentree Waterfowl Area
- Holcomb, MS
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
Robin David - Biloxi, MS
Meadow View Farm Bed & Breakfast
Julie Brumley - Innkeeper - Hernando, MS
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
- Jackson, MS
Natchez Trace National Scenic Horse Trail - Tupelo
- Tupelo, MS
Natchez Trace Parkway Scenic Biking Trail
- Tupelo, MS
Natchez Trace Scenic Hiking Trails
- Tupelo, MS
North Cypress Non-Motorized Trail
Holly Springs Ranger District - Oxford, MS
Okatibbee Creek Water Park
- Meridian, MS
Okatibbee Lake
USACE - Collinsville, MS
Okhissa Lake Recreation Area
Homochitto Ranger District - Meadville, MS
Pascagoula River Audubon Center
- Moss Point, MS
Pearl River Waterfowl Refuge and Wildlife Management Area Birding & Wildlife Viewing
- Jackson, MS
Piney Grove Campground
- New Site, MS
Pipes Lake Recreation Area
- Roxie, MS
Puskus Lake Recreation Area and Primitive Campground
- Oxford, MS
Quapaw Canoe Company
John Ruskey - Founder - Clarksdale, MS
Ridgeland Multi-Use Biking-Hiking Trail
- Ridgeland, MS
River Gator
John Ruskey - Owner Quapaw Canoe Company - Clarksdale, MS
Round Island Preserve
MS Department of Marine Resources - Biloxi, MS
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Brooksville, MS
Sardis Lake
USACE - Sardis, MS
Southern Stars RV & Cabins / Bait-n-Thangs Bait Shop
Mike and Darlene Jones - Owners - Chatham, MS
Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Grenada, MS
Tara Wildlife
- Vicksburg, MS
Thacker Mountain Lodge
Andy Soper - Oxford, MS
The Natchez Trace Parkway
- Tupelo, MS
The Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo
- Tupelo, MS
Tishomingo State Park
- Tishomingo, MS
Tombigbee State Park Birding & Wildlife Viewing
- Tupelo, MS
Tunica RiverPark
- Robinsonville, MS
Tuscumbia Wildlife Management Area
Jimmy Drewery - Manager - Corinth, MS
Tuxachanie National Recreation Trail
De Soto National Forest, De Soto Ranger District - Saucier, MS
Upper Sardis Wildlife Management Area
- Abbeville, MS
Water Valley Landing
- Enid, MS
Wendy Oaks RV Resort
- Florence, MS
Whitten Campground
- Fulton, MS
Landscape Architects / Land Planning
Cypress Environment & Infrastructure
- Ocean Springs, MS
Ecological Asset Management
- Saint Louis, MS
EnSafe
- Memphis, TN
Pickering Environmental Consultants, Inc.
- Memphis, TN
PPM Consultants
- Monroe, LA
PPM Consultants, Jackson
- Ridgeland, MS
T. Baker Smith, Inc.
- Houma, LA
State and Federal Land
Canal Section Wildlife Management Area
- Fulton, MS
Charles Ray Nix Wildlife Management Area
- Sardis, MS
Clarkco State Park (Campground)
- Quitman, MS
Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Boyle, MS
De Soto National Forest - Chickasawhay District
- Laurel, MS
Divide Section Wildlife Management Area
- Tishomingo, MS
George P. Cossar State Park
- Oakland, MS
Hell Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Myrtle, MS
Holly Springs National Forest
- Oxford, MS
Hugh White State Park
- Grenada, MS
John Bell Williams Wildlife Management Area
- New Site, MS
John W. Kyle State Park
- Sardis, MS
Jourdan River Preserve
MS Department of Marine Resources - Biloxi, MS
Lake Lamar Bruce Campground
Jim Lusby - Saltillo, MS
Malmaison Wildlife Management Area & Greentree Waterfowl Area
- Holcomb, MS
Michael Hart
LandVest, Inc. - Senior Appraiser - Boston, MA
Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Cruger, MS
Natchez National Historical Park
- Natchez, MS
Natchez Trace National Scenic Horse Trail - Tupelo
- Tupelo, MS
Natchez Trace Parkway Scenic Biking Trail
- Tupelo, MS
Pascagoula River Wildlife Management Area
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, & Parks - Lucedale, MS
Round Island Preserve
MS Department of Marine Resources - Biloxi, MS
The Natchez Trace Parkway
- Tupelo, MS
Tombigbee National Forest
- Ackerman, MS
Tupelo National Battlefield
- Tupelo, MS
Tuscumbia Wildlife Management Area
Jimmy Drewery - Manager - Corinth, MS
Upper Sardis Wildlife Management Area
- Abbeville, MS
Water Valley Landing
- Enid, MS

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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Bird Watching
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Bird watching continues to grow in popularity among folks of all ages.  The hobby—otherwise known as birding—is an excellent way to enjoy nature and become acquainted with all things winged.

 

National Wildlife Refuge System - National Wildlife Refuge Locator

Find a Refuge Near You 

Nearly 46 million people visit national wildlife refuges each year. Visitors and local communities recognize refuges as national treasures:

  • Wildlife refuges are home to more than 700 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 250 reptile and amphibian species and more than 200 species of fish.
  • Fifty-nine refuges have been established with a primary purpose of conserving threatened or endangered species.
  • 280 of the 1,200-plus federally-listed threatened or endangered species in the U.S. are found on units of the Refuge System.

 

 

Find a National Forest in the South

The Southern Region covers thirteen states--a vast area stretching from Texas on the western side, Virginia on the north, and down to Puerto Rico on the south. You'll find a wide variety of forest environments, including the only tropical forest (El Yunque) in the agency. Find a forest nearest you!

 

Mississippi's National Wildlife Refuges - A great place to enjoy birdwatching

Mississippi is home to 11 of the nation's National Wildlife Refuges.  These public lands are home to both resident and migratory bird populations and are spread throughout the state.& ...

 

Experience Mississippi's Natural Heritage
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Natural heritage tours may involve travel to areas of natural, ecological, or cultural interest, often but not always with the assistance of a guide.& ...

 

Surprisingly Diverse Mississippi
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Whether you are a resident of Mississippi, or have never visited, the state is surprisingly diverse. The Mississippi Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, or CWCS, recognizes 4 distinct ecoregions, which are large areas that generally share similar climate, geography, and species communities.&n ...

 

Fee Fishing - An Introduction
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The basic types of operations and associated business considerations. A list of all Southern Regional Aquaculture Center factsheets (more than 150) are available at https://srac.t ...

 

Fee Fishing - Location, Site Development and Other Considerations
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Discusses clientele, permitting, advertising, location, design and security, water source, concessions, time of operations, signs, and safety and liability.& ...

 

Decontamination Documentation for Cavers
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The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) strongly recommends, first and foremost, compliance with all cave closures, advisories, and regulations in all Federal, State,Tribal, and private lands.

 

What is Natural Heritage Tourism

Natural heritage tourism (or geotourism as defined by National Geographic) is defined as tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place—its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents.

 

Tara Wildlife Doing Business as a Sustainable Recreation Destination
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Renowned for its hunting, Tara Wildlife also offers birding, hiking and a well-equipped conference and recreation facility.

 

Outdoor Activities in Mississippi
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The cradle of the blues and known for its southern charm, Civil War history, and verdant countryside, Mississippi offers outdoor recreation for all tastes.& ...

 

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of Mexico; Gag Management Measures
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NMFS implements management measures described in a framework action to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico (FMP), as prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council).

 

Wildlife Tourism and the Gulf Coast Economy
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Wildlife tourism contributes substantially to the Gulf Coast economy.  Wildlife tourism is defined as (1) guide and outfitter businesses directly serving wildlife watchers, recreational fishers and hunters, and (2) lodging and dining establishments where these clients sleep and eat.

 

Buck Island, a Newly Conserved Mississippi River Destination Near Helena, Arkansas

The first leg of a new Lower Mississippi River Water Trail has been established through the conservation of Buck Island near Helena, Arkansas, thanks to the efforts of the American Land Conservancy (ALC), the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC), the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and other partners.

 

Quapaw Canoe Company in Helena offers canoe excursions on the "Mighty Mississippi"

Watch this video about canoe trips on the Mississippi River near Helena offered by the Quapaw Canoe Company.

 

Methyl Mercury in Sportfish - Information for Fish Consumers

Methylmercury is a form of mercury that is found in most freshwater and saltwater fish. In some lakes, rivers, and coastal waters in California, methylmercury has been found in some types of fish at concentrations that may be harmful to human health.

 

Show Outdoor Recreation Organizations & Professionals (104)
There are 104 resources serving Hills Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Outdoor Recreation Organizations & Professionals serving Hills Region
Agritourism
Aaron Cotton Company Museum
- Clarksdale, MS
Adkins Farms
Charlotte & Gary Adkins - Booneville, MS
Blue Tara Organic Blueberry Farm
- Poplarville, MS
Burton's Sugar Farm
Jeannie Burton - Michigan City, MS
Cedar Hills Farm
Mike and Martha Foster - Hernando, MS
Coastal Ridge Farm
David & Terri Doyle - Picayune, MS
Country Girl Creamery
Butch Smith - Lumberton, MS
Delta Conservation Demonstration Center
William Owen - Manager - Greenville, MS
Delta Pecan Orchard
- Indianola, MS
Dockery Farms Foundation
Bill Lester - Executive Director - Cleveland, MS
Farmer Jim's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Jim & Lynn Newman - Rolling Fork, MS
Frogmore Plantation & Gins
- Frogmore, LA
Fulmers General Store-Mississippi Pecan Festival
- Beaumont, MS
Hip Boot Farms-Penns Brandon
- Pelahatchie, MS
Holley Farm
Jan Holley - Fulton, MS
Lazy Acres Plantation
Michael & Cathy May - Chunky, MS
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
Robin David - Biloxi, MS
Mathis Peaches and Produce LLC
- Meridian, MS
McKenna Ranch
Steve, Betty, or Mark McKenna - Pachuta, MS
Mendenhall Grocery & Grain
- Mendenhall, MS
Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum
Aaron Rodgers - Director - Jackson, MS
Mitchell Farms
Dennis and Nelda Spell Mitchell - Collins, MS
Nesbit Blueberry Plantation
Pat and George Traicoff - Nesbit, MS
Old Country Store
- Lorman, MS
Old South Winery
Galbreath Family - Natchez, MS
Ole Country Bakery
Les and Sheila Decker - Brooksville, MS
Oliver Alpaca Farm
Jane Oliver - Greenville, MS
Oren Dunn City Museum
Rae Mathis Guess - Museum Curator - Tupelo, MS
Our Family Farm LLC
- Olive Branch, MS
Paw Paw's Christmas Tree Farm
Mike Jones - Chatham, MS
Peeples Pecan Company
J.L. Peeples - Starkville, MS
Phillips Grocery
James Thomas - Holly Springs, MS
Pine Mountain Tree Farm
- Walnut, MS
Pope Company General Store
James B. Pope, President - Collins, MS
Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery
- Tupelo, MS
Pumpkin Patch Farms
- Blue Mountain, MS
Sciple's Water Mill
Kemper County Chamber of Commerce - DeKalb, MS
Seward Farms
- Lucedale, MS
The Museum of the Mississippi Delta (formerly Cottonlandia Museum)
Cheryl Taylor Thornhill - Executive Director - Greenwood, MS
The Southern Christmas Tree Association
Michael Buchart - Executive Secretary - Baton Rouge, LA
Tunica RiverPark
- Robinsonville, MS
Wise Farms
- Pontotoc, MS
Wise Farms Corn Maze
- Pontotoc, MS
Ecotourism
Barnett Reservoir
Pearl River Valley Water Supply District - Ridgeland, MS
Campground at Barnes Crossing
- Tupelo, MS
Canal Section Wildlife Management Area
- Fulton, MS
Charles Ray Nix Wildlife Management Area
- Sardis, MS
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area and Campground
- Oxford, MS
D'Lo Water Park
Pearl River Basin Development District - D'Lo, MS
Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Boyle, MS
Divide Section Wildlife Management Area
- Tishomingo, MS
Dub Patton Recreation Area
- Coldwater, MS
EZ Daze RV Park
Don South Family - Southaven, MS
Fitch Farms Galena Plantation
Judy Daniels - Holly Springs, MS
Frog Hollow Campground & RV Park
- Grenada, MS
Gator's Tube Rental
- McComb, MS
George P. Cossar State Park
- Oakland, MS
Grenada Lake Recreation
US Army Corps of Engineers - Vicksburg District - Grenada, MS
GulfBase
Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi - Corpus Christi, TX
Hell Creek Wildlife Management Area
- Myrtle, MS
Hernando Point Campground
- Hernando, MS
Hurricane Landing
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Vicksburg District - Sardis, MS
J. P. Coleman State Park
- Iuka, MS
John Bell Williams Wildlife Management Area
- New Site, MS
Jourdan River Preserve
MS Department of Marine Resources - Biloxi, MS
Lake Lamar Bruce Campground
Jim Lusby - Saltillo, MS
Linden Plantation Gardens
Bryan & Joy Brabston - Vicksburg, MS
Malmaison Wildlife Management Area & Greentree Waterfowl Area
- Holcomb, MS
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
Robin David - Biloxi, MS
Meadow View Farm Bed & Breakfast
Julie Brumley - Innkeeper - Hernando, MS
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
- Jackson, MS
Natchez Trace National Scenic Horse Trail - Tupelo
- Tupelo, MS
Natchez Trace Parkway Scenic Biking Trail
- Tupelo, MS
Natchez Trace Scenic Hiking Trails
- Tupelo, MS
North Cypress Non-Motorized Trail
Holly Springs Ranger District - Oxford, MS
Okatibbee Creek Water Park
- Meridian, MS
Okatibbee Lake
USACE - Collinsville, MS
Okhissa Lake Recreation Area
Homochitto Ranger District - Meadville, MS
Pascagoula River Audubon Center
- Moss Point, MS
Pearl River Waterfowl Refuge and Wildlife Management Area Birding & Wildlife Viewing
- Jackson, MS
Piney Grove Campground
- New Site, MS
Pipes Lake Recreation Area
- Roxie, MS
Puskus Lake Recreation Area and Primitive Campground
- Oxford, MS
Quapaw Canoe Company
John Ruskey - Founder - Clarksdale, MS
Ridgeland Multi-Use Biking-Hiking Trail
- Ridgeland, MS
River Gator
John Ruskey - Owner Quapaw Canoe Company - Clarksdale, MS
Round Island Preserve
MS Department of Marine Resources - Biloxi, MS
Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Brooksville, MS
Sardis Lake
USACE - Sardis, MS
Southern Stars RV & Cabins / Bait-n-Thangs Bait Shop
Mike and Darlene Jones - Owners - Chatham, MS
Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Grenada, MS
Tara Wildlife
- Vicksburg, MS
Thacker Mountain Lodge
Andy Soper - Oxford, MS
The Natchez Trace Parkway
- Tupelo, MS
The Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo
- Tupelo, MS
Tishomingo State Park
- Tishomingo, MS
Tombigbee State Park Birding & Wildlife Viewing
- Tupelo, MS
Tunica RiverPark
- Robinsonville, MS
Tuscumbia Wildlife Management Area
Jimmy Drewery - Manager - Corinth, MS
Tuxachanie National Recreation Trail
De Soto National Forest, De Soto Ranger District - Saucier, MS
Upper Sardis Wildlife Management Area
- Abbeville, MS
Water Valley Landing
- Enid, MS
Wendy Oaks RV Resort
- Florence, MS
Whitten Campground
- Fulton, MS