Louisiana Swamp Lands are a vital part of the area economy.  this store gives you an excellent example of what the swamps look like.

Game animals most hunted on the management area are deer, rabbits and squirrels. Waterfowl hunting is also popular. Other animals present are beaver, nutria, otter, mink, muskrat, raccoon, bobcat, opossum, and alligator. Trapping is allowed for furbearing animals. Hawks, owls, shorebirds, and neo-tropical migrants are also present.

Crawfish, found throughout the spillway, provide commercial and recreational opportunities. Major fish caught in the area include catfish, mullet, bass, bluegill, gar, bowfin, and freshwater drum.

Crawfish, found throughout the spillway and swamps, provide commercial and recreational opportunities. Major fish caught in the area include gar (large fish in picture below) catfish (below under garfish), mullet, bass, bluegill, bowfin, and freshwater drum (just above gar).

Game animals most hunted in the swamp area are deer, rabbits and squirrels. Waterfowl hunting is also popular. Other animals present are beaver, nutria, otter, mink, muskrat, raccoon, bobcat, opossum, and alligator. Trapping is allowed for furbearing animals.

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