Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge

A variety of wetland and flooded timber habitats makes Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge a haven for waterfowl. About 200 broods of wood ducks are born in nest boxes each spring, and as many as 10,000 ducks land here during the fall migration. All hunting is conducted so as to minimize disturbance to migrating waterfowl. Duck hunting is not permitted, but the refuge offers a variety of other opportunities. An archery deer hunt each fall is important to maintain a healthy deer herd in the wetland habitats. In March, an archery hog hunt is held, creating a great opportunity during a time of year closed to most other forms of hunting. These hogs can be especially destructive to the habitat on the refuge.