Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day at Bodcau This Month

National Hunting and Fishing Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, and Bodcau Recreation Area will join the rest of Louisiana for a huge celebration.

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As part of the occasion, you and the kids will want to make plans to join the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the 2026 National Hunting and Fishing Day Festival on Saturday, September 26th, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, at Bayou Bodcau Dam and Reservoir, 651 Bodcau Dam Rd, Haughton, LA.

The event is completely FREE to attend and includes fun and informative exhibits on LDWF’s research and conservation efforts, as well as shooting and fishing demonstrations, and many other exhibits related to outdoor adventures!

Bodcau Will Have Loads Of Activities For National Hunting & Fishing Day

A person in a blue cap aiming a bow at an archery target — Photo by Norbert Braun on Unsplash

Along with scores of exhibits, attendees will have the chance to enjoy a multitude of contests, demonstrations and contests including:

Youth Duck Calling Contest
Electrofishing Demonstration
Trapping Demonstrations
Bullfrog Catching
Game Skinning
BB Gun, Shotgun, Muzzle Loader, Paintball, Archery
Kayaking/Canoeing
Bee Keeping
Food
Arts & Crafts
Lifeshare Blood Drive

National Hunting and Fishing Day is held nationwide on the fourth Saturday of every September to recognize generations of sportsmen and women for their contributions to conservation.

Don't Bring Alcohol to Bodcau For Celebration, But Do Bring Your Lawn Chairs

Three people sitting in folding chairs at an outdoor event — Photo by Felipe Oliveira on Unsplash

Alcohol is not permitted. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets, so they can sit back, relax, and enjoy the day.

On May 2^nd 1972, President Richard Nixon signed the first proclamation of National Hunting and Fishing Day, urging all citizens to join with outdoor sportsmen in the wise use of our natural resources.

NHFD became a tradition and is now an annual event celebrated on the fourth Saturday in September.

For more information, call 318-371-3050

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