http://www.recland.net This 160 +/- acre hunting land for sale is in East Carroll Parish Louisiana. Wild Turkey. Wild Turkey. Bayou Meto is one of the largest state-owned wildlife management areas in the nation, encompassing 33,832 acres in Arkansas and Jefferson counties. Bayou Meto WMA encompasses more than 33,800 acres within the heart of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, providing vital migration habitat for millions of waterfowl winging their way between the breeding grounds and the Gulf Coast. There are 20 food plots on Bayou Meto WMA. “Duck density maps show several areas of relatively higher duck and mallard abundance across the Delta, but bright red hot spots are rare," Naylor said. The LDWF free-lease on the more than 25,000-acre Jackson - Bienville Wildlife Management Area (a WMA since 1961) was not renewed as of July 1, 2016, as an agreement with the Weyerhaeuser Company could not be reached. […], Robin Prince of Labadieville, La., passes on a doe and killed this impressive Humphreys County 24-point giant on December 11. Wildlife Management Area Turkey Hunting Schedule. Bodcau. Species with photos. Waterfowl hunting is a money maker, quite simply. Cannon Brake Access to include Little Bayou Meto only within the Cannon Brake Impoundment. Openings may be control burned, bush-hogged, disked and/or planted to provide supplemental wildlife foods and nesting and bugging areas for turkeys. Dogs are allowed for squirrel, raccoon and rabbit hunting. Observations. Trusten Holder WMA: 630: Arkansas, Desha Two Bayou Creek WMA: 633: Ouachita U of A Pine Tree Experimental Station WDA: 635: Cross, St. Francis Village Creek WMA: 521: Jackson Warren Prairie Natural Area WMA: 645: Bradley, Drew W. E. Brewer Scatter … The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's mission is to conserve and enhance Arkansas's fish and Bens Creek 1. WMA Deer Bag Limit: Four deer, no more than two bucks, which may include: Nov. 1, 2020-Feb. 7, 2021. Hunting is available for deer, squirrel, rabbit, woodcock, dove, and waterfowl. Got this picture of bobcat and turkeys in food plot at same time, www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seasons-and-regulations. Within 30 minutes of your lot are launches in Yucatan Lake, Turkey Creek Lake, Boeuf River, and the Quachita River. March 24 – April 8. The area has a north-south elongation, with the southernmost extension of the area separated from the main body by a distance of one mile. One of the leading WMAs in north Louisiana is Russell Sage, which gives duck hunters access to more than 4,800 moist-soil units, including Wham Brake’s 2,767 acres of flooded agriculture areas and approximately 1,800 acres of passively managed natural swamp and sloughs, plus acreage typically not managed for waterfowl that has the potential to hold ducks given the WMA’s flood potential. Owner: LDWF (2,799 acres, Minden Office) Waterfowl Refuge is closed to all hunting, trapping and fishing EXCEPT for archery hunting for deer, which is allowed on the entire area. Deer ought to “really respond” to browse conditions on Bayou Macon WMA, where a timber sale has been completed, he said, and over the past two to three years, habitat has improved “quite a bit.”. Bayou Meto is the crown jewel of public lands for waterfowl hunting. He moved to the Sportsman’s Paradise in 1976, and he and his wife June live in New Iberia. Wildlife Management Areas. Different location and date Totals. Good deer hunting property located south of La Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Bayou Macon Wildlife Management Area. None. But time isn’t the issue when it comes to small game hunting, which also includes the pursuit of quail and woodcock, in the Bayou State. Details: A female turkey was on the trail ahead of me and kept circling around in the narrow strip of woods that … The topography is generally flat with little more than an 11-foot change in elevation over the entire area. Legal bucks must have antlers with 15-inch inside spread or 18-inch main beam. The 1220 Sq. Arkansas has reaped this approach in a big way. In fact, in October of 2020, the Dave Donaldson Black River WMA near Pocahontas, Arkansas, received $1 million in funds to make the area even more attractive to migrating fowl. The season dates approved include the 2017 turkey season and associated rules and regulations along with the 2016-17 migratory bird hunting season … This property was in CRP which expired in 2019 and possibly could be signed up again or it could be cleared for farm land. Different location and date Totals. On DMAP private lands, Hanks anticipates something along the lines of last season, when 385 bucks and 649 does were harvested on 146,759 acres enrolled in DMAP. The Southwest side of the timbered portion of Bayou Macon would make for a beautiful GTR to the tune of 1000+ acres. Dogs allowed except during firearms deer hunts. Louisiana offers various hunting opportunities for the majority of game species. LDWF originally designated 11 WMAs around the state for the small game emphasis area program, including Big Colewa Bayou, Bayou Macon, Bayou Pierre, Boeuf, Dewey W. Wills, Marsh Bayou, Richard K. Yancey, Russell Sage, Sandy Hollow, Sherburne and Walnut Hill WMAs. March 24 – April 1. BAYOU MACON Owner: LDWF (6,919 acres) Same as outside Sept. 1-16 Jan. 6 - Feb. 28 FLOY WARD McELROY Owner: LDWF (681 acres) n/a n/a MAUREPAS SWAMP Owner: LDWF (122,098 acres) Same as outside Jan. 29 - Feb. 28 SHERBURNE Owners: LDWF (11,760 acres); U.S. Bayou Meto WMA encompasses more than 33,800 acres within the heart of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, providing vital migration habitat for millions of waterfowl winging their way between the breeding grounds and the Gulf Coast. Details: One turkey had just been hit on the highway and another crossed as I turned into the parking lot. Hunting trip back to roots results in big buck, Hunter downs trophy; buzzards find it first, Madden arrows big Madison Parish 11-point buck, Get ready to target Sabine Lake’s gator specks, This cut produced MUCH MORE than expected, Just out for a little Trout & Bass fun, Pair of 2019 Native Slayer Propel 13 w/ Trailer. 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