Hunting

Felsenthal and Grand Marais Recreation areas are nestled on the banks of the Ouachita River and is the headquarters for sportsmen who enjoy outdoor recreation such as hunting and fishing in rivers, lakes and bayous.  Along this section of the Ouachita River you will find a fisherman's paradise, offering an abundant supply of bass, crappie, bream and catfish.  This region is a part of one of the larger contiguous bottomland hardwood forests in the United States and also boasts the world's largest green tree reservoir which each winter attracts large numbers of waterfowl and waterfowl hunters.  Ducks begin arriving in September with blue-wing teal, mallards, black ducks, gadwall, and ring-neck ducks among the 20 species that winter here. Wood ducks are a year-round resident of the region.

There are numerous opportunities for excellent whitetail deer, turkey and small game hunting nearby since these recreation areas share a border with 3 different public wildlife management areas.

Finch Bayou Recreation Area is surrounded by Wildlife Management Areas.  Hunting in the WMA is allowed with a permit one may acquire through Wildlife and Fisheries.  Many enjoy primitive camping in the recreation area during hunting seasons

For additional information about hunting in Lousiana, please vist:
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries:
http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission:
http://www.agfc.com/hunting/default.aspx