Annual Public Use Permits are available through iSportsman - Also Compatibility Determinations for Public Comment are now available, see below.
All Refuge hunters and fishermen are required to purchase a $20 Annual Public Use Permit. Permits can be purchased online at https://tensas.isportsman.net and are non-refundable and non-transferable. These permits allow you to participate in all open (non-lottery) hunting and fishing seasons as well as use ATVs on designated trails in accordance with all rules and regulations.
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Cooperative Cropping Opportunity for Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge
Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge located near Tallulah, LA is accepting applications for a cropping opportunity on approximately 650 acres in Madison Parish for up to five years. The Greenlea Unit contains approximately 650 acres of farmable land. Producers may farm this Unit on a 75/25% share with the producer retaining 500 acres and 150 acres left standing for the refuge share. Crops including corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, rice, wheat and millet are allowed. Cotton is not allowed for either parties’ share. No GMO crops or neonicotinoids are allowed at this time.
To be considered, applicants must complete and submit the bid form available on the refuge website and include relevant farming experience. Applications must be received by August 3rd, 2022 by 5pm.
Applications may be submitted by e-mail to John Dickson at john_dickson@fws.gov
or in person at the Tensas River NWR Visitor’s Center, 2312 Quebec Rd. Tallulah, La 71282.
BID FORM DOWNLOAD HERE
Successful applicants will be selected through an open and competitive process. Applications will be scored and ranked using objective criteria described in the application/bid form.
All applicants will be notified by August 10th, 2022.
For more information, please contact:
John Dickson, Administrative Wildlife Biologist, at (318) 574-2664 ext. 105
or john_dickson@fws.gov.