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Elbow Slough
Elbow Slough WMA is a small tract within the Red River floodplain. Formerly agricultural cropland, the WMA’s terrain is flat with heavy clay soils that are poorly drained. LDWF planted approximately 100 acres of native hardwood species on this WMA in the early 1990s. LDWF also constructed a 40-acre impoundment and manages it to provide seasonal shallow water habitat for migratory waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds. The remaining acreage is natural water and planted fields.
For more information, contact Cliff Dailey at adailey@wlf.la.gov or 318-487-5885.
WMA Details
Acreage
160 acres
Parishes
Rapides Parish
Owner/Manager
LDWF
Activities and Amenities
Hunting
Hunting opportunities are limited due to the size of the tract. Dove hunting is conducted through LDWF's lottery hunt program and open access later in the season, generally with good success. Rabbit and woodcock hunting are also available. Hunters must use nontoxic shots. See LDWF seasons and regulations for details.
Birding and Wildlife Viewing
Although small in size, Elbow Slough WMA provides quality habitat for numerous wildlife species. A wide variety of resident and migratory songbirds and many species of wading birds use the area. Mammals ranging from shrews to white-tailed deer make this area their home.
Other
Hiking, photography
Directions
Address: 1066 Highway 3170 Alexandria, LA 71302
Elbow Slough WMA is located near the intersection of U.S. Highway 1 and Louisiana Highway 3170.