Events

Join us April 11, 2026, for a youth turkey hunt! It's free, it's fun and it's a great time for kids ages 10-17 to learn hunting skills.Apply before…

Dates: April 11, 2026

Contact information: Danny Carlson, danny.carlson@usda.gov , 843-323-7659

Fun, interactive stations to celebrate all things reptiles, insects and their relatives at this family-friendly event to be held Saturday, May 16,…

Dates: May 16, 2026

Contact information: Stacy Blomquist, stacy.blomquist@usda.gov , 318-473-7242

A youth fishing derby will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Government Pond, which is located in Vernon Parish on the Calcasieu Ranger District.…

Dates: June 6, 2026

Contact information: Calcasieu Ranger District, thomas.pardue@usda.gov , 318-793-9427

A youth fishing derby will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Stuart Lake, which is located in Grant Parish on the Catahoula Ranger District.…

Dates: June 6, 2026

Contact information: Catahoula Ranger District, emlyn.smith@usda.gov , 318-765-3554

A youth fishing derby will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Anderson Pond, which is located in Natchitoches Parish on the Kisatchie Ranger District.…

Dates: June 6, 2026

Contact information: Kisatchie Ranger District, ashley.semerena@usda.gov , 318-472-1840

The 22nd Annual Frank Clark Youth Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Bombing Range Pond, which is located in Winn Parish on the Winn…

Dates: June 6, 2026

Contact information: Winn Ranger District, danielle.reed@usda.gov , 318-628-4664

A youth fishing derby will be held on Saturday, June 13, at Valentine Lake, which is located in Rapides Parish on the Calcasieu Ranger District.…

Dates: June 13, 2026

Contact information: Calcasieu Ranger District, stephen.shively@usda.gov , 318-793-9427