Blog · October 14, 2026 · Mississippi
Pearl River County Hunting Map (Mississippi)
Scouting private and public ground in Pearl River County with the official parcel map, starting near Lumberton.
Main page: Pearl River County, MS GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, Pearl River County facts and neighboring maps).
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Hunters looking at Pearl River County hunting map usually want two things: where the public ground is, and who owns the private tracts next to it near Lumberton. Here's how to use the official Pearl River County map for it, and where the map stops helping.
Below: finding owners on the Pearl River County map, public ground in and near the county, asking permission the right way, and where Mississippi hunting rules are published.
Scouting Pearl River County hunting map on the parcel map
The MARIS Mississippi Statewide Parcels map viewer is the free tool for Pearl River County hunting map scouting: imagery lists cover and water, parcel lines show who owns each block near Nicholson. Big ownership blocks near Picayune mean fewer letters to write; small splits mean more neighbors to ask.
Opening the Pearl River County parcel viewer
Pearl River County parcels are viewed through a statewide map, the MARIS Mississippi Statewide Parcels map viewer; zoom toward Picayune to reach them. Most people find their Pearl River County tract fastest by searching an address in Lumberton, then clicking the outline. Our Pearl River County, MS page keeps the official link and the maps next door to Lumberton in one place.
Public and private ground in Pearl River County
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge and De Soto National Forest are part of the county landscape, and checking which side of a line you're on matters near Lumberton. Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks publishes the season dates, license rules and public-land maps that apply around Lumberton.
Asking a Pearl River County landowner for permission
Owners near Picayune get plenty of requests; a clear one listing the county parcel ID and an offer to help with chores stands out. Get permission in writing if you can, and carry it while hunting the Pearl River County tract.
Keeping track of Pearl River County landowners
Look for travel corridors that cross several owners near Nicholson; permission from two neighbors can make a small tract hunt bigger. A thank-you card and some of the harvest go a long way with county owners near Lumberton.
What Pearl River County owners want to hear
Tracts near Nicholson that back up to timber or a creek are worth more letters than open ground in the county. Liability worries stop some owners near Poplarville; a signed release or proof of insurance can ease that, and Mississippi recreational-use law is worth a read.
The Pearl River County economy in brief
Pearl River County's 2022 business count was 884 establishments, with retail trade, health care and social assistance, and accommodation and food services the largest groups. Support activities for mining and drilling and utilities make up an above-average share of Pearl River County businesses, a clue to how land around Poplarville gets used.
From Poplarville to the back roads
Town lots cluster around Poplarville, the county seat, and Lumberton and Picayune. Unincorporated communities in the county, including Hide-A-Way Lake, Nicholson, and Caesar, show up as small groups of parcels along the roads. Roughly 811 square miles of land and about 57,978 residents (2023 estimate) make up Pearl River County. Platted neighborhoods near Picayune give way to rural acreage elsewhere in the county.
In the field near Picayune
Phone GPS near Picayune can drift, especially under timber, so give the line a buffer when you set a stand.
Questions about the Pearl River County hunting map
Can I lease hunting land in Pearl River County?
A lease on county ground near Poplarville is a private deal; write down dates, game, guests and insurance.
Does the Pearl River County parcel map show hunting boundaries?
The parcel layer near Poplarville lists owners, not hunting rights, and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks covers public areas.
Where is public hunting ground near Poplarville?
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks publishes public-land maps covering Pearl River County; confirm boundaries before hunting near Poplarville.
How do I find who owns hunting land in Pearl River County?
Click the tract on the MARIS Mississippi Statewide Parcels map viewer; the Pearl River County record lists the titleholder of record and a mailing address.
Can I hunt unposted land in Pearl River County without permission?
Trespass rules differ by state, so check Mississippi law; asking the Pearl River County owner first avoids the question.
Open the official Pearl River County, MS parcel map Pearl River 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.