Ben’s Creek WMA Description:

This area, compromised of 13,044 acres, is located west of Bogalusa in Washington Parish. This property was leased by the Department in 1987 from Cavenham Forest Industries. Access to the area is good from LA Hwy. 10. Some of these roads have been closed to vehicular traffic and are so marked.

The terrain is rolling hills managed primarily for pine timber. Loblolly Pine is the dominant overstory species. To a much lesser extent, long leaf pine, red maple, black cherry, persimmon and red oak are also found in the overstory. The area is actively managed by Weyerhaeuser Company for pine production. Extensive clear cutting and thinnings result in thich underbrush. Species such as yaupon, broomsedge, French mulberry, blackberry, and wax myrtle are found in the understory.

Several small creeks are found on the area. In these areas blackgum, yellow poplar, and sweetbay magnolia, are the dominant overstory species. Wax myrtle, titi, green briar, gallberry, and switchcane are commonly found in the understory.

Deer, wild turkey, and rabbits are the primary species sought by hunters. Hunting for these species is considered good at this time but could fluctuate with changes in timber management practices. Quail, woodcock and squirrel are also hunted. Squirrel hunting is considered poor because of the lack of mast producing hardwoods.

An extensive system of wildlife food plots has been established and benefit deer, turkey, quail, and rabbits as well as other non-game species.

Additional information may be obtained from:

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
P.O. Box 98000 
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70898-9000
Phone (225) 765-2360