Facility Rules and Policies
To protect the public and natural resources the following activities are prohibited on Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge:
- Feeding, enticing, or disturbing alligators or any other wildlife
- Air-thrust boats, motorized pirogues, mud boats, and go-devils
- Camping
- Target shooting
- Possession or use of toxic lead shot while hunting on the refuge
- Taking, collecting, or injuring wildlife or plants
- Use of trotlines, jug lines, gill nets, hoop nets, slat boxes, and commercial fishing of any kind
- Motorized vehicles off public roads, designated trails, and parking areas
- Horseback riding and ATVs
- Use of drones
Non-emergency complaints of violation on refuge lands should be reported to Refuge Law Enforcement, (985) 882-2041. To report general wildlife violations in the State of Louisiana: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Operation Game Thief Hotline: 800-442-2511.