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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Anderson Pond Day-Use Area

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Visitors to Anderson Pond can utilize the bank fishing and shaded picnic area with easy access from Louisiana Highway 118. Often, the Kisatchie Ranger District's annual Fishing Derby is held here.…

Beaver Dam Campground

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Beaver Dam Campground is situated on the shores of Upper Caney Lake in the Caney Lakes Recreation Complex. The campground is located in a beautiful setting among woods, lakes and hills. Swimming,…

Blue Hole Recreation Complex, Day Use

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The Blue Hole Recreation Complex is a compact area that has much to offer visitors. From a group-use picnic shelter, day-use picnic area in the grass along the shore of Blue Hole, to a loop trail…

Bucktail 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.…

Calcasieu Ranger District

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The Calcasieu Ranger District is divided into two land areas called units; the Evangeline Unit (97,000 acres, Rapides Parish) and the Vernon Unit (85,000 acres, Vernon Parish).Visitors can enjoy a…

Caney Lakes Rec Complex

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Caney Lakes Recreation Area is open year-around for motorists to enter and park at the North Boat Launch parking area. Picnicking, fishing, boating, and walking are now accessible year around. The…

Caney Lakes Unit

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The Caney Lakes Unit has much to offer its visitors from the National Sugar Cane Recreation Trail to two completely different lake types to choose from for recreation. Both the Upper and Lower Caney…

Caney Ranger District

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The Caney Ranger District encompasses over 32,000 acres and is divided into three units; Caney Lakes (north of Minden), Middle Fork (northeast of Homer), and Corney Lake (near Summerfield).

Catahoula National Wildlife Management Preserve (NWMP)

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Catahoula National Wildlife Management Preserve (NWMP)

Catahoula Ranger District

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The Catahoula Ranger District encompasses 121,500 acres and is a very popular district with residents of north Rapides and Grant Parishes with its close proximity to Alexandria/Pineville, Ball,…