Squirrel and rabbit seasons opened as scheduled Saturday morning, October 4, on the Kisatchie National Forest. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has verified that all hunting seasons will open and run as usual and are unaffected by the current federal government shutdown.
Recreation areas and campsites in the Kisatchie National Forest are also open and available for use by the public.
Visit the US Forest Service website for more information on hunting in the Kisatchie National Forest Kisatchie National Forest | Hunting | Forest Service.
To purchase a hunting license, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hunting-licenses-permits-tags.
For more information on squirrel and rabbit hunting in Louisiana, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/subhome/small-game.
