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Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area

Driving Directions

Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area is east of East Prairie on Highway 80, then 5 miles south on Highway 102. To reach area headquarters, from Hwy 102 turn east on the gravel county road 518, continue 2.5 miles and turn north on Hwy VV. Go 2.5 miles north on VV to the headquarters on the west side of the road.

Highlights

This area is predominantly cropland and wetlands, managed for dove, shorebirds, wading birds, and waterfowl.

About This Area

This 3,755-acre area was once a lowland hardwood forest intermingled with cypress sloughs. Most of the area flooded seasonally and was an important habitat for wintering waterfowl, furbearers, eagles, and other wildlife species. Management of the area began in 1982 and is aimed at reestablishing wetland habitat, which was lost when the land was drained and converted to agricultural use. Over 1,000 acres of this wetland habitat is managed through the manipulation of water levels to provide high quality natural foods, such as millets, smartweed, sprangletop, sedges, and invertebrates. These food resources are highly sought after by migrating and wintering waterfowl, shorebirds, and other wetland wildlife species. Row crops and green browse are grown on the area to provide nutritious food for geese and field-feeding species of ducks. Wetland development has included the construction of interior levees, wells, pumps, and water control structures. Duck and goose hunting and viewing waterfowl are the most popular outdoor activities on the area. Bald eagles are common on the area from late fall through early spring. Visitors should use extreme caution while boating or wading, because deep water and hazardous conditions are possible when the area is flooded.

General Information

Region: Southeast

Counties: Mississippi

For more information call: 573-290-5730

Status: Owned by MDC

Additional Information:

Activities
Activity (Activity Explanations)	Comments (Population Definition)
Bird Watching	Special Regulations apply to season dates and designated areas. Contact area headquarters for more information.
Dog Training	Area is closed to dog Training in some locations from Oct. 15 to the end of South Zone waterfowl season.
Fishing - Bass	Fair population.
Fishing - Catfish	Fair population.
Fishing - Other	Good population. Carp, Buffalo
Fishing - Other	Good population. White bass during the spring.
Hunting-Deer	Good population. Deer hunting is allowed by Archery methods only. Special Regulations Apply on season dates and designated areas, contact area headquarters for more information. Hunters must check-in at headquarters prior to hunting.
Hunting-Dove	Good population. During the first two weeks of dove season, there is a managed dove hunt. Contact area headquarters for more information. Hunters must check-in prior to hunting. Non-toxic shot is required.
Hunting-Rabbit	Good population. Special Regulations apply on season dates, and designated areas. Contact area headquarters for more information. Non-toxic shot only, hunters required to check-in at Area headquarters prior to hunting.
Hunting-Waterfowl	Good population. There is a daily drawing during duck season to allocated hunting positions. The area is closed on Christmas Day. Hunters should contact Area headquarters for other Special Regulations.

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Conservation Department Facilities
Facility Item	Name	Count	Comments
Boat Ramp - Lake - Other		10	Acces to hunting pools during waterfowl season.
Parking Lot		14
Viewing Deck/Toweraccessible	Richard T. Reed Observation Platform	1	Located at the C/D parking lot.