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John Franks WMA
The John Franks WMA property was acquired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as mitigation for impacts from the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Project. LDWF manages the WMA through a cooperative agreement with the Red River Waterway Commission. Habitat on the WMA consists of bottomland hardwood forest, sloughs, and pastureland. Reforestation of the majority of pastureland will provide additional bottomland forest habitat in the Red River alluvial valley. Portions managed as natural openings provide a diversity of habitat for a variety of game and non-game species.
For more information,
contact Jeff Johnson at
jjohnson@wlf.la.gov or
318-371-3050.
WMA Details
Acreage
3,664 acres
Parish
Caddo Parish
Owner/Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Activities and Amenities
Hunting and Trapping
There is an archery-only season for white-tailed deer. Dove, squirrel, rabbit, waterfowl, and woodcock hunting opportunities abound on the area. There is a small game emphasis area that allows additional opportunity for small game hunting and dog training (see map).Trapping is permitted. See LDWF's seasons and regulations for details.
Fishing and Boating
Small ponds and sloughs offer limited fishing.
Other
Hiking, birding, berry picking, wildlife viewing, and photography.
Directions
John Franks WMA is located just a few miles north of Shreveport. You can access the eastern portion of the WMA via Louisiana 3049/Dixie Shreveport Road and the western portions via U.S. Highway 71.