[3] The Louisiana estimated deer population of 500,000 increased because of the wet rainy season and flooding around the state. The primary access to the area is by traveling north on La. See regulations for details. [5], The LDWF host the Family Fish Fest in May of every year at Ivan Lake. major bayou that bisects it from its northernmost point at the Arkansas-Louisiana state line to its southernmost tip nearly

[13], Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, List of Louisiana Wildlife Management Areas, Deerfriendly.com: Louisiana deer population, The Advocate: "National Hunting and Fishing Day", Presidential Proclamation: National Hunting and Fishing Day, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bodcau_Wildlife_Management_Area&oldid=986795959, Wildlife management areas of the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 November 2020, at 01:46.

Bodcau WMA is located approximately 17 miles northeast of Bossier City. Fishing and boating: Fishing and small boating are available on Ivan Lake. Upland understory species include blackberry, honeysuckle, poison ivy, beautyberry, and sawbriar.

Numerous species of reptiles, amphibians, and insects are common as well.

Understory species in the bottomland area include poison ivy, honeysuckle, rattan, buttonbush, and swamp privet. Refer to Hunting Pamphlet for Additional Regulations and Information BODCAU JUNE 2020 Wildlife Management Area. var tlxLastPublishedDate = null; var now = new Date(); var edited = (tlxLastPublishedDate != null) ? Wildlife Management Areas Louisiana Hunting 2020-2021 Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Regulations. Ivan Lake is on Bodcau WMA, and there is also a manmade dam and seasonal flood reservoir which were built to control downstream flooding. Birding and wildlife viewing: Great blue herons, several species of hawks, and barred, horned and screech owls are common on Bodcau WMA. Bodcau Wildlife Management Area also referred to as Bodcau WMA, is a 34,355-acre tract of protected land located in Bossier and Webster Parish, Louisiana. Camping: Camping is available at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers improved camping area located on the south end of Bodcau WMA and at several primitive camping areas. The bottomland forest rapidly merges with the upland forest on a series of ridges that extend into the bottomland area. border-color: #000000; The main bottomland tree species include bald cypress and water, overcup, willow, and cow oaks. [1][2], Whitetail deer are in abundance as Bossier and Webster Parish are in the top 20 list of forested acres per deer. ATVs and UTVs are permitted on a seasonal basis (September 1 through the end of February) on numerous marked trails on the WMA. Shortleaf and loblolly pine; white, red, and cherrybark oaks; sweetgum; and elm trees dominate upland forests.

Owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; managed by LDWF through long-term licensing agreements.

Unless otherwise specified under the specific WMA hunting schedule, the use of dogs for rabbit and squirrel hunting is prohibited.

the community of Bellevue and then following the signs. The map is intended to reflect the approximate boundaries of the TWRA Huntable Lands generally available for the use of sportsmen/sportswomen with proper licenses. The lake was refilled in 2012 and restocked. The deer herd is considered healthy. [4], There are concerns of the possibility of chronic wasting disease in Louisiana deer populations so there are import restrictions to battle this possibility. All Rights Reserved.

Bodcau WMA Topo Map : Bodcau Wildlife Management Area is located in Bossier and Webster Parishes and derives its name from the major bayou that bisects it from its northernmost point at the Arkansas-Louisiana state line to its southernmost tip nearly 30 miles to the south. The impoundment created a 520 acres (210 ha) lake providing 55 square miles of area (35,200 acres) watershed. The area is long and narrow with an average width of 1-1/2 miles. A small number of these trails are open year-round for access to additional fishing locations. Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Maps This map is intended as a guide only, and its content is subject to change without notice.

The area is long and narrow with an average width of 1-1/2 miles.

border: 1px none; The cabin was destroyed by fire, rebuilt in 1925, and serves as an environmental education center for northwest Louisiana. quality and accuracy in producing this map or data set. 30 miles to the south.

[10], The WMA operates the Bodcau Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range. Bass and bream fishing are excellent on Bodcau Bayou and its overflow; crawfish are also abundant during certain years.

Hwy. Apex Mapping Solutions * Baton Rouge * Louisiana *Phone: 225.289.6978. Yellow, black and white, yellow-throated, magnolia, prairie, and yellow-rumped warblers are regularly seen in the area.

[7], Construction of Bayou Bodcau Dam and Reservoir began in May 1947 and was completed in December 1949 pursuant to Louisiana Congressional approval in 1938 and 1939. E.C.

[12] Louisiana has celebrated every year since President Richard Nixon signed proclamation 4128 designating the Fourth Saturday in September as "National Hunting and Fishing Day". The area is located approximately 17 miles northeast of Bossier City. Ivan Lake is on Bodcau WMA, and there is also a manmade dam and seasonal flood reservoir which were built to control downstream flooding.

The range is supervised by an approved range officer. 157 from Interstate 20 at Haughton to [9] The dam required repairs and the lake suffered from hydrilla infestation and eutrophication so was drained in 2004. The area is located approximately 17 miles northeast of Bossier City. Many species of grasses and forbs typically found in states west of Louisiana can be found growing in the grassland areas. Bodcau WMA is located approximately 17 miles northeast of Bossier City.

See regulations for details.

Waterfowl hunting is available in the 1,600 acre greentree reservoir and in the numerous sloughs and backwater flooded areas.

Travel north on LA Hwy 157 from I-20 at Haughton to Bellevue, then follow the signs to Bodcau WMA.