Pointe - Aux - Chenes Wildlife Management Area - Louisiana
N 29° 27.367 W 090° 28.533
15R E 744834 N 3261174
Very large wildlife area, located in southern Terrebonne Parish, LA.
Waymark Code: WM5DTX
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2008
Views: 8
From the State website herePointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area is located in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes, approximately 15 miles southeast of Houma. This area, which is owned by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, includes about 35,000 acres.
Access to the interior is typically limited to boat travel due to the lack of roads. Boat launches into the interior of the area are available on the Island Road and on Highway 665, south of the Headquarters area. The terrain is mostly marsh, varying from intermediate to brackish, interspersed with numerous ponds, bayous, and canals. The only timber stands are located on the Point Farm Unit of the area, or areas adjacent to natural bayous and older oil and gas canals.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 35,267 Acres
Is there a trail system?: No
What points of interest are there?: At sign on Hwy 665, there is a small picnic area with tables and a small walk.
What activities are available?: Fishing, hunting, trapping, boating.
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): snakes, typical water hazards and fast drivers
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Not listed
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions: Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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