Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System

This project encompasses 595,000 acres of the largest contiguous tract of bottomland hardwoods in the United States. The Atchafalaya Basin is a scenic semi-wilderness area of hardwood forests, cypress stands, marshes and bayous. It is one of the last great river swamps left in the nation. The Atchafalaya River and hundreds of miles of bayous bring life to this wilderness area. See press release on new land acquisition.

Recreational Opportunities

• biking
• birding
• boating
• canoeing (Indian Bayou)
• cultural or historic sites
• fishing
• hiking (Indian Bayou)
• horseback riding
• hunting
• all terrain vehicles
• pets allowed
• water sports
• wilderness area
• wildlife viewing

2009-10 Hunting information for Indian Bayou Area

An annual permit is required to hunt on the Indian Bayou Area. Permits have changed this year. Permits are now located as a cut-out on the front panel of the 2009-2010 Guide to Hunting on Indian Bayou brochure. The brochure will be maintained on all informational bulletin boards throughout the project. They may also be downloaded from this webpage or picked up at the project office. The Project office is located at 112 Speck Lane Port Barre, LA 70577. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone (337) 585-0853

 

Introduction & Directions

Hunting Safety Tips

Physically Challlege Turkey Lottery Application

Posted Restrictions

Turkey Lottery Application

Wheel-Chair Bound Hunting Area

Many types of waterfowl can be seen in the Atchafalaya Basin.
         

• Black & White Line Map
• Color Photographic Map     
  
  To print the above items in landscape format or custom sizes, open the map,  right click  on the image, choose "save picture as" and save to your local PC. Open with your own graphics software and print as desired.

Updated :  July 28, 2009