Property Description

Welcome to Drake's Bayou, a truly rare opportunity to own one of Mississippi's premier large-scale recreational and hunting properties. Encompassing approximately 2,123± acres in Claiborne County, this legendary tract is perfectly balanced with roughly half rolling hills and half fertile river bottoms, all anchored by an incredible 2.5 miles of frontage along the Big Black River. The diversity of terrain, habitat, and water features makes this property a once-in-a-generation offering.At the heart of the property sits an impressive 7,000± square foot lodge featuring 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, designed to comfortably host family, guests, or corporate groups. The lodge offers the ideal blend of luxury and function, serving as a central hub for entertaining, dining, and relaxing after days spent in the field. Supporting improvements include a skinning facility, a dedicated storage building, and a large barn providing ample room for equipment, ATVs, tractors, and supplies.Drake's Bayou is renowned for its exceptional wildlife. The property boasts huge deer, thriving turkey populations, and is surrounded by world-class neighbors actively managing their deer herds, ensuring genetics and age structure of the highest caliber. Extensive and beautifully maintained food plots are strategically placed throughout the property, all easily accessible via an outstanding internal road system that allows you to ride the entire property in a truck.Water is a defining feature here. In addition to the 2.5 miles of Big Black River frontage, the land includes two private oxbow lakes offering excellent fishing, as well as opportunities for alligator hunting. The expansive cypress brakes and river-bottom habitat could be easily manipulated to hold large numbers of ducks each year, making this an elite waterfowl property in addition to its big game reputation.Adding even more value, the property is supported by two full-time caretakers, allowing for seamless operations and turnkey ownership. Whether you envision a private, legacy hunting retreat or a corporate entertainment lodge capable of hosting high-end clients and guests, Drake's Bayou delivers on every level?scale, habitat, improvements, and prestige.This is not just land; it is a complete sporting estate built to be enjoyed today and treasured for generations to come.

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