Hunting on the Creole Nature Trail

Since the  Creole Nature Trail lies in the middle of the Central and Mississippi Flyways, millions of birds fly through during the fall and winter months, providing a veritable smorgasbord for hunters.

Types of Hunting along the Creole Nature Trail

What makes the area unique is the variety of birds - including snows, blues, speckle belly and Canadian geese, as well as mallards, pintails, and teal ducks - and the number of available hunting areas. In fact, the trail is considered the "grand slam" for duck hunters, as the region is home to many species of ducks. 

There is also hunting for deer, dove, quail, rabbit, squirrel and turkey, as well as hunting and trapping beaver, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, mink, muskrat, opossum, river otter, red fox, raccoon, and skunk. Hunting and trapping licenses are required. Get all the details from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.

Hunting Regulations along the Creole Nature Trail

The National Wildlife Refuges — Sabine, Cameron-Prairie, and Lacassine — follow the rules and licensing standards that apply to all National Wildlife Refuges. Consult the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service — for details about permissible weapons, seasons, and special licensing requirements.

Hunting Guides in Southwest Louisiana

Professional hunting guides are available and can coordinate hunting in marshes, as well as in rice, soybean, or plowed field environments. Refer to the list below for information on local hunting guides.