Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge

Established in 1937 as a haven for wildlife, the Lacassine Wildlife Refuge is stratically located at the southern end of the Mississippi River and Central Flyways. It preserves one of the major wintering grounds for waterfowl in the United States. Peak populations reach over 300,000 ducks and 80,000 geese. Hunting and fishing are permitted at designated times on the 34,878-acre site. In addition to duck hunting and fishing, other activities allowed at the refuge are hiking, biking, berry-picking, wildlife observation, boating, crawfishing and deer hunting: however some restrictions do apply.