louisiana hunt suggestions

[CaliCreole]

Hey gang. I'm headin to alexandria la in october for my cousins wedding. Its my only vacation of the year and I would like to get on a hunt while there. Can anyone suggest a good outfitter or guide?

[Rick Richard]

Not sure if you will find an "outfitter" in Lousiana, but there are a couple of WMA areas around Alex.

Best bet would be to hook up with a couple of TradGangers who frequent the site and live close by.

Come on Cajuns help out!

[Lamplighter]

I wish it were November. I would take you in my camp. However, the Federal Refuge I hunt doesn't open for archery until November.

That area around Alex. Lake Ophelia NWR would be your best bet.  October in La. you WILL need a thermocell.  Lake Ophelia might have a bow season in Oct.- goggle Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge.

Actually, the Cajuns ( those folks of French descent) live mostly below Interstate 10. Alexandria area would be all piney woods red necks.

[Kajun Archer]

Alexandria State Forest and Kisatchie National Forest are only 20 minutes from Alexandria.  The Indian Creek Area has a campground but no cabins.  Thistlewaite is 1 hr South.  Good roads, but hard hunting with a lot of palmettos, mosquitos and snakes.  Highly pressured.  Catahoula Wildlife Management area about 40 minutes from Alexandria to the East.  Never hunted there.  Good luck