From Mississippi to Oklahoma, the Choctaw people have always cherished the gift of the animals. While we knew we needed to hunt to provide for our families, we also realized these noble beasts were giving up their lives so that we might survive. As such, the least we could do for such a sacrifice was to treat the creatures with the appreciation, dignity and humanity they deserved.
As both an honor to the animal, as well as for practical purposes, ancestral Choctaw intentionally wasted as little of their kill as possible; once an animal was taken, it was distributed to as many Choctaw families as possible. This practice not only helped the Tribe as a whole, but also paid homage and respect to what nature had graciously provided.
In addition to the meat provided – along with hides, antlers, bones and tendons used to make clothing, tools and other materials which supported the Choctaw way of life – hunting deer also kept their populations healthy and stabilized. As such, it became a carefully balanced, responsible cycle of life… one which we are proud to help carry on to this day.
While on the land, lessees will have access to fishing, camping and hunting — including deer, hogs, turkey, etc.
For leasing information, contact Jody Standifer.
Tour the beautiful and vast grounds of Choctaw Hunting Lodge and see some of awesome whitetail, hog, and turkey populations that roam our grounds.
