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Two men and two boys kneel in front of turkeys
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…
Times: 7:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: April 11, 2026
Contact information: Danny Carlson, danny.carlson@usda.gov , 843-323-7659
little girl holding a bess beetle
Event Location:
Kent Plantation House
3601 Bayou Rapides Road
Alexandria, LA 71303
Fun, interactive stations to celebrate all things reptiles, insects and their relatives at this family-friendly event to be held Saturday, May 16,…
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Dates: May 16, 2026
Contact information: Stacy Blomquist, stacy.blomquist@usda.gov , 318-473-7242
Young boy with several catfish on a stringer.
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.…
Times: 7:00am - 10:00am
Dates: June 6, 2026
Contact information: Calcasieu Ranger District, thomas.pardue@usda.gov , 318-793-9427
father helping little boy hold fishing pole
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.…
Times: 8:00am - 11:00am
Dates: June 6, 2026
Contact information: Catahoula Ranger District, emlyn.smith@usda.gov , 318-765-3554
A young girl displays her fish at the youth fishing derby.
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.…
Times: 6:30am - 10:00am
Dates: June 6, 2026
Contact information: Kisatchie Ranger District, ashley.semerena@usda.gov , 318-473-1840
Young boy holding fish and trophy after a youth fishing derby.
A youth fishing derby will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Bombing Range Pond, which is located in Winn Parish on the Winn Ranger District.…
Times: 8:00am - 11:00am
Dates: June 6, 2026
Contact information: Winn Ranger District, jason.beaubouef@usda.gov , 318-628-4664
youth fishing from bank in a lawnchair
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.…
Times: 7:00am - 10:00am
Dates: June 13, 2026
Contact information: Calcasieu Ranger District, stephen.shively@usda.gov , 318-793-9427