Tensas National Wildlife Refuge (Off I-20 via US 65, Tallulah Exit; or off I-20 via LA 577, Waverly Exit) - This 57,000-acre refuge of bottomland forest offers hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife-viewing, canoeing, interpreted trails, a boardwalk and educational programs. A Visitor Center contains brochures, exhibits, species lists and regulations.
Buckhorn Wildlife Management Area (Access by road off LA 4 and 128 in Tensas parish, 14 miles northwest of St. Joseph) - With over 8,955 acres of bottomland hardwood forest, this wildlife area provides numerous outdoor opportunities including hunting, fishing and wildlife-viewing.