Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

The Kisatchie is located in Louisiana - Sportsman's Paradise! There is plenty of top-notch hunting and fishing on the forest.

Lake and Pond Fishing

Some impressive trophy fish have been caught in Kisatchie's lakes and ponds.

Hunting

Hunting is allowed throughout the Kisatchie National Forest, as long as it is at least 150 yards from any designated recreation campground or trail. The Kisatchie has two National Wildlife Management Preserves that require a special season permit (free) to hunt in those areas. We follow all Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hunting regulations.

Recreational and Target Shooting

At this time, Kisatchie National Forest does not have a designated shooting range. However, target shooting and siting in a gun are allowed on the national forest, but we ask that you follow all safety measures, being at least 150 yards from any trail or recreation area. Having a berm behind you is best. Do not shoot at glass or trees. And pick up all shell casings and targets when done.

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North Shore Primitive Campground and Day Use Area

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Visitors to the north shore camp area should expect a more primitive atmosphere than the south shore facilities. There is no easy turn-around for large vehicles. The camp sites include a fire ring,…

Pearson Camp

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The Pearson Camp is a very primitive camping experience which has been designated a Hunter's Camp. Located on U.S. Hwy 167, the easy access to the camp and to the National Catahoula Wildlife…

Red Bluff Camp

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Visitors to Red Bluff Camp can expect a primitive camp inside the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve. This camping area is a walk-in tent-type camping facility which users must hike in…

Red Dirt National Wildlife Management Preserve (NWMP)

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Visitors to the National Red Dirt Wildlife Management Preserve can find 38,450 acres of forest featuring some of the most unusually steep and rugged terrain to be found in Louisiana. The Preserve is…

Saddle Bayou Camp

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The Saddle Bayou Camp is a very primitive camping experience in a bottomland hardwood setting. Nearby National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve makes the Saddle Bayou a popular camping area…

Stuart Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

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Situated on a beautiful 5-acre lake surrounded by pine-hardwood forest, this area provides outdoor recreational opportunities for camping, picnicking, canoeing or kayaking (non-motorized boating),…

Sugar Creek Hunter Camp

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Sugar Creek Hunter Camp is a primitive camping area used mostly by hunters during hunting season.

Turkey Trot Hunter Camp

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Visitors to Middle Fork's Bucktail Camp and Turkey Trot Camp should expect very primitive camping. Both camps are designated hunter's camps which means they are only maintained during hunting season.…

Upper Caney Lake Boat Launch

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A more primitive but paved boat launch area located near Beaver Dam Campground on Upper Caney Lake. The 125-acre reservoir has a very peaceful setting which is enhanced by the restrictions of types…

Valentine Lake Recreation Complex, Camping/Day Use

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The Valentine Lake Recreation Complex is set in a peaceful and secluded atmosphere. Valentine Lake is a 46-acre lake in a hardwood and pine setting. In keeping with the serenity, motorized boating is…