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ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is responsible for the Alternative Livestock program in Louisiana. The program involves commercial deer farms. Program biologists have the responsibility of inspecting these farms to insure that the enclosure contains no wild deer and that the commercial activities will not adversely impact native white-tailed deer in the vicinity of these pens. Farms with at least 150 acres but no more than 2,500 acres may be hunted.

Kisatchie National Forest

604,000 Acres

All hunters (including archers and small game hunters) EXCEPT waterfowl hunters and mourning dove hunters must display 400 square inches of Hunter Orange and wear a Hunter Orange cap during open gun season for deer. Hunters for rabbit and squirrel are required to wear a minimum of a Hunter Orange cap. ALSO, all persons afield during hunting seasons are encouraged to display Hunter Orange.

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ANIMAL HUNTING PROGRAMS >> LIVESTOCK ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is responsible for the Alternative Livestock program in Louisiana. The program involves commercial deer farms. Program biologists have the responsibility of inspecting these farms to insure that the enclosure contains no wild deer and that the commercial activities will not adversely impact native white-tailed deer in the vicinity of these pens. Farms with at least 150 acres but no more than 2,500 acres may be hunted. Back to Animal Programs				Kisatchie National Forest 604,000 Acres All hunters (including archers and small game hunters) EXCEPT waterfowl hunters and mourning dove hunters must display 400 square inches of Hunter Orange and wear a Hunter Orange cap during open gun season for deer. Hunters for rabbit and squirrel are required to wear a minimum of a Hunter Orange cap. ALSO, all persons afield during hunting seasons are encouraged to display Hunter Orange. Learn More » Special Seasons » L.D.W.F Hurricane Preparation & Response NOAA Hurricane Marine Debris Quarterly List of Contracts, Fiscal Year 2008-2009 2008-2009 Hunting Regulations Get A Game Plan Request For Proposal 2008-2009 Deer Tagging Instructional Video Buy a License Validate Deer/ Turkey Tags Hurricane Recovery Activities Lost Your Hunter Ed. Card? Student Employment Application Landowners For Wildlife 2008-09 Louisiana Oyster Seasons Set Wildlife Management Area Dove Hunting Opportunities Opening Day Leased Dove Field Opportunities 2008 Marsh Lottery Application 2008 Rice Field Lottery Application

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