Access to the 2,839 acre tract is by boat only with major public launches available: (1) Attakapas Landing at the end of Hwy. 401, (2) Pierre Part on Hwy 70, and (3) end of Hwy 402.

An aesthetically rich, natural flooded cypress-tupelo swamp is present next to Lake Verret. There is a slight elevation rise moving east through the area toward a more bottomland hardwood area. Bayous and oilfield canals provide access and diversity to the area. Most of the swamp stays flooded year round with the bottomland areas receiving periodic flooding.

The prevalent swamp plant species are cypress, tupelo, buttenbush, alligator weed, smartweed, elephant ear and duckweed. In the bottomland areas Red maple, black willow, swamp privet, and hackberry are prevalent. Cottonwood, sycamore and oaks are present on the slightly higher areas, especially on the banks of oilfield canals.

Common game animals are white-tailed deer, rabbit and squirrel. Waterfowl species are present during winter migration. Wood ducks are year-round residents on the area. Other animals present on the area are beaver, nutria, otter, bobcat, opossum, and alligators.

Bald eagles nest in the tall cypress trees surrounding Lake Verret and will frequent area. Ospreys, hawks, owls and neo-tropical migrants are present on the area.

Excellent bream, sac-a-lait and bass fishing occurs in the oilfield canals and on the edge of the management area in the northeast corner of Lake Verret. Other fish include catfish, mullet and freshwater drum. Camping is allowed in the designated camping area. A self-clearing permit is required for hunters only. Additional information may be obtained from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 5652 Hwy 182, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570. Telephone 337-948-0255.

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