In addition to hunting and fishing opportunities, Bolivar County offers a variety of outdoor activities, including bird watching, fishing and hiking.

     The Mississippi flyway provides a natural setting for more than 200 species of birds, and the Dahomey National Waterfowl Refuge in Bolivar County is the perfect venue for sighting these beautiful creatures. Dahomey also provides seasonal hunting opportunities for deer, duck, turkey and wild hog.

     The county’s seven lakes can fulfill the dreams of fishing and boating enthusiasts, and the Great River Road State Park, with its lush woodlands, offers hikers a scenic route along the mighty Mississippi River.

     The Park’s recreational facilities include a 30-acre oxbow of the Mississippi known as Perry Martin Lake, where bass, white perch and catfish abound. Visitors can navigate the lake in paddleboats or hike the nature trail through lush woodlands teeming with deer, turkey, a variety of birds and other wildlife. Perfect for a weekend getaway, the park offers camping sites with utilities.