Blog · October 14, 2026 · Mississippi
Holmes County Hunting Map in Mississippi
Use the free Holmes County parcel map to find who owns the woods and fields near Pickens, then ask the right way.
Main page: Holmes County, MS GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Holmes County facts and neighboring maps).
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Scouting Holmes County hunting map from a desk saves a lot of driving around Goodman and Lexington. The Holmes County, MS parcel map does that for free, with no login.
This guide goes from the Holmes County parcel map to a polite permission request for ground near Lexington, with notes on public land and regulations.
How to use the Holmes County hunting map
Open the Holmes County ArcGIS parcel map, turn on aerial imagery, and pan the timber and field edges around Durant; click a tract to see the owner and acreage. Note which Holmes County tracts touch a road; landlocked ground near Brozville needs the owner's route in, not just permission.
Step one: the free Holmes County viewer
Holmes County publishes its parcels on the Holmes County ArcGIS parcel map, which runs on an Esri ArcGIS web map, free to use for a lot in Lexington or a tract around Cruger. Use the search box for an address in Lexington or a parcel number, or simply zoom in and click a tract around Cruger. For a backup route to the map covering Cruger, our Holmes County directory entry keeps the link current.
Where to hunt around Durant
Public ground in or near Holmes County, such as Hillside National Wildlife Refuge, Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge and Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge, shows as large unbroken blocks, and private tracts along those edges are some of the most sought-after near Durant. Regulations change every year, so confirm Holmes County seasons and public access with Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks before you go.
How to approach an owner near Durant
Owners near Pickens get plenty of requests; a clear one listing the county parcel ID and an offer to help with chores stands out. Once an owner near Durant agrees, ask about lines, gates and other hunters on the county tract.
Keeping track of Holmes County landowners
Mid-sized tracts close to Cruger with mixed timber and fields are where many Holmes County hunters focus first. Keep a simple list for Holmes County: tract, owner, mailing address, date contacted and answer, and update it each season.
Reading the land around Tchula
Tracts near Brozville that back up to timber or a creek are worth more letters than open ground in the county. Liability worries stop some owners near Tchula; a signed release or proof of insurance can ease that, and Mississippi recreational-use law is worth a read.
Work and land use in Holmes County
County Business Patterns counted 222 business establishments in Holmes County for 2022, led by retail trade, health care and social assistance, and other services. Compared with national shares, Holmes County leans toward utilities and building material and garden supply dealers, which shapes demand for land near Tchula.
The lay of the land around Lexington
Lexington is the county seat, and Durant, Cruger, Goodman, and Pickens are among the other towns on the county map. Smaller places such as Acona, Brozville, and Coxburg appear on the county map as little clusters of lots. Census Bureau estimates put Holmes County at about 15,777 residents in 2023 on about 757 square miles of land. Outside Goodman, most of the county map is farm, ranch or timber ground with large, irregular tracts.
Staying on the right side of the line
The Holmes County parcel lines are rough; where a fence or posted signs near Brozville disagree with the map, stay on the safe side.
Quick answers for Holmes County
Where is public hunting ground near Durant?
Check the public hunting maps from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks; they display which areas in and near Holmes County are open and under what rules.
Can I lease hunting land in Holmes County?
Many owners near Cruger lease by the season; put the terms, boundaries and liability in a written agreement.
Can I hunt unposted land in Holmes County without permission?
Trespass rules differ by state, so check Mississippi law; asking the Holmes County owner first avoids the question.
What should I say when asking to hunt land near Brozville?
Give the county parcel ID for the land near Brozville, your game, your dates and a number to call.
How can I find the owner of the woods near Cruger?
Click the tract on the Holmes County ArcGIS parcel map; the Holmes County record lists the owner of record and a mailing address.
Will the Holmes County map display which land near Durant is open to hunt?
Not really; the viewer for Holmes County only tells you who holds the land, and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks covers public areas.
Open the official Holmes County, MS parcel map Holmes County in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.