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Not only does Louisiana have an especially long hunting season, but we also have abundant species of wildlife and game. Here, a comprehensive and alphabetized list of everything you'll find - on legs - in our preserves, refuges and bayous. Just try to say them all in one breath:
Before you're aiming at something flying through the air or running across a wooded path, a bit of practice would probably do you some good, as well as some lessons in gun safety, etc. Here is a list of the shooting ranges in the New Orleans area to do just that. (More)
If you're ready to go but you've never been before, a hunting guide who is native to the area and knows all of its secrets is invaluable. Hunting lodges down here can be as rough or as fancy as you'd like, some offering fine cuisine and cozy cabins for after the hunt. (More)
The 180-mile Creole Nature Trail is designed to be taken in as a road trip over a few days, drawn out and enjoyed like a lazy Louisiana summer Sunday. The U.S. Secretary of Transportation in the Gulf South designated the Creole Nature Trail as one of the first National Scenic Byways, and in 2002 it was upgraded to an All-American Road.
The Fourteen Furbearers of Louisiana
Responsible hunting provides unique challenges and rewards. However, the future of the sport depends on each hunter's behavior and ethics. Therefore, as a hunter, I pledge to:
By following these principles of conduct each time I go afield, I will give my best to the sport, the public, the environment and myself. The responsibility to hunt ethically is mine; the future of hunting depends on me.
Contact your local Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Agent for specific information.
Note: Wildlife Prestige Plates, which provided specific funding for white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, wild turkey, and the Louisiana black bear, are no longer available to persons who do not already have one. This was the result of a court ruling in the summer of 2003. Persons currently having prestige plates can continue to renew them.
This information is graciously provided by The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.
The home study program is an alternative means of delivery intended to make hunter education more accessible to the public provided by the The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries. To obtain certification, students must complete either the interactive internet or CD-ROM course and attend a scheduled field day. The field day consists of one day with hands on activities and a written test. You must attend the field day portion of the course to graduate. The internet and CD-ROM course has activities and quizzes including a 50 question test that students will complete in order to print a report. Once done a student must enroll in a scheduled field day posted through the field day schedule link. For instructions on accessing the internet or CD-ROM course and attending a field day, follow the links listed on this page.
NOTE: The home study program may be taken by persons 10 years of age or older but is recommended for ages 14 and above.
This information is graciously provided by The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.