Welcome to the Delta District 20380 Hwy 61 Rolling Fork MS 39159 662-873-6256 Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between Delta National Forest and the Sunflower Wildlife Management Area? The U.S. Forest Service works cooperatively with Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to manage Delta National Forest as a Wildlife Management Area. Delta National Forest and the Sunflower Wildlife Management Area are one in the same. Are National Wildlife Refuges the same as National Forests? National Wildlife Refuges are managed under the Department of Interior by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. National Forests are managed under the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture by the U.S. Forest Service.		National Forests in Mississippi Districts Districts Bienville Chickasawhay Delta Desoto Holly Springs Homochitto Tombigbee History & Overview Photos

Who determines the hunting regulations and ensures they are being followed?

MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

Where can I ride an ATV on the forest and do I need a permit?

There are over 45 miles of designated ATV trails throughout the forest. Parking is available at each trailhead. WMA check-in stations contain hunting brochures with a district map on the back or you can pick one up at the district office. A permit can be purchased at any self-service fee station or at the district office in Rolling Fork. Annual permits are only sold at the district office.

Why can horses go anywhere on the forest and are not restricted to trails?

Horses are not motorized vehicles.

Does reserving a campsite mean I am the only one allowed to hunt around the campsite?

No. You are only reserving the campsite, not the surrounding forest.

What is a GTR? How is it determined which will be flooded each year? Why do they have different regulations for waterfowl within the GTR’s?

Greentree reservoirs (GTRs) are stands of bottomland hardwood forests that are typically equipped with levees and water-control structures and flooded during the dormant season to provide mast and invertebrates for wintering waterfowl.

Greentree reservoirs are flooded every other year on an alternate schedule. This flooding strategy is designed to decrease tree mortality and allow for regeneration in years of good mast production.

Greentree reservoirs not only serve as feeding areas for wintering waterfowl but also resting areas. In order to provide for all aspects of waterfowl needs, hunting after 12:00 PM is not allowed in greentree reservoirs.

Are waterfowl seasons along with other seasons always the same as statewide?
Waterfowl season dates are set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and are the same throughout Mississippi. See Federal Regulations.

Any other season and bag limit not described in the Sunflower WMA regulations brochure are the same as the statewide season and bag limit.

How many people can camp with a campsite?

There is no set limit.

Why can a campsite be only reserved for fourteen days at a time?

To allow others the opportunity to use the campsite.

Can I drink alcoholic beverages while sitting in my campsite?

No. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed according to WMA regulations. Contact the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Who do we call in case of an emergency on the forest?

Sharkey County Sheriffs Office

How do you obtain a campsite permit?

Contact the District Office in Rolling Fork either in person or by telephone at (662)873-6256.

Can I park my truck on the side of the road while I hunt?

Yes, just be sure that you have picked up a WMA check- in/out card – fill it out and display it on your windshield. WMA check-in stations are located at all entrances.

Is there yearlong open season on hogs?

Hogs are classified as predatory animals and may be harvested during any open season on a wildlife management area with weapons and ammunition legal for that season. See Sunflower WMA regulations brochure or contact the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

What is a legal buck? Where do we get them checked?

Please refer to the Sunflower WMA hunting regulations brochure or contact the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Where are the black squirrels?

Squirrels are generally associated with mast producing tree species such as oaks, hickories and pecans. Specific locations of wildlife species are unavailable.

Can we ride our ATV from one campsite to the next?

No, ATV’s are not allowed on the public roads, they are only allowed on
designated trails.

Where is the nearest hook-up for a RV (camper)?

Ten-Mile Hunting Lodge – Holly Bluff
Leroy Percy State Park – Hollandale
Okey’s RV Park – Glen Allan

Do I have to pay to hunt on the forest?

You are only required to possess a valid Mississippi hunting license from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.