Sportsman's Paradise
Sportsman's Paradise - Things To Do
Fishing
With all this water around and a regional cuisine based almost solely on seafood, you better believe that fishing is a way of life in New Orleans! We have shrimp, crawfish, oysters, redfish, trout, catfish and then some...
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• Fishing Seasons | Measuring Fish | Identification
Hunting
Because of our rich, swampy bayous down south and our lush, forested hills up north, Louisiana offers hunters a wide selection of game, practically all year long. The eight-month season includes doves, ducks, wild turkey and more.
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• Shooting Ranges | Guides & Lodges | Trapping
Birdwatching
Because of the unique combination of Louisiana's river-delta ecosystem and our subtropical environment, we can offer world-class birding all year long. There have been about 450 bird species spotted in Louisiana.
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• America's Wetland Birding Trail | Birding Basics | Resources
Hunting & Fishing Regulations
Did you know that all oysters taken from public grounds must be three inches or greater in length from hinge to mouth? No? Well, you'd better get reading these hunting and fishing regulations before you put those shrimp boots on!
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• Crabbing Regulations | Deer Regulations | Harvest Program Regulations
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Before you head out to our sportsman's paradise, you'd better make it legal first! Read up here on the requirements, processes and waiting times for acquiring hunting and fishing licenses.
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• Hunting Licenses | Active Military Licenses | Louisiana Native Licenses
