National Wildlife Refuge · Louisiana
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 29,160 acres (the portion in this state) in St. Tammany Parish, Washington Parish, Louisiana (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 29,160 acres (Louisiana portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | St. Tammany Parish, Washington Parish |
| Reference point | 30.54143, -89.80909 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge page on fws.gov
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
This unit also extends into: Mississippi. Acreage on this page covers the Louisiana portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- National Wildlife Refuge · Mississippi
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
7,357 acres · 3.6 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Holmes Bayou
55 acres · 4.6 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Bogue Chitto State Scenic River
1,086 acres · 7.7 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
West Pearl River
1,391 acres · 14.8 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Abita River
45 acres · 17.9 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Pearl River Wildlife Management Area
36,409 acres · 18.5 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Bogue Falaya River
55 acres · 18.6 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Bayou Lacombe
267 acres · 19.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - National Wildlife Refuge
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
18,381 acres · 19.7 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Lake Ramsay Savannah Wildlife Management Area
835 acres · 21.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge” in Louisiana combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.