Facility Activities

D'Arbonne NWR is well-known by local hunters for its excellent deer and waterfowl hunting opportunities. The 17,000-acre refuge floods in some years, creating excellent habitat for puddle ducks, which flock to the flooded timber. During these conditions hunters can expect good hunting here...

Fishing season is year-round, although in certain areas boats are not permitted in winter. Available fishing opportunities include bait casting for largemouth bass; jig or shiners for crappie; and cane pole fishing for bream. Angling is allowed in 13 miles of Bayou D'Arbonne and numerous...