BLM Hands 158 Acres to Louisiana for Hunting and Camping
Published Date: 4/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management wants to give about 158 acres of public land in Rapides and LaSalle Parishes, Louisiana, to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. They plan to use the land for fun outdoor activities like hunting, camping, and bird watching. People have until June 1, 2026, to share their thoughts or concerns about this plan.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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158.41 Acres Set Aside for Public Recreation
The Bureau of Land Management proposes to classify and convey or lease about 158.41 acres in Rapides and LaSalle Parishes, Louisiana, to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for recreational uses such as hunting, trapping, boating, camping, and bird watching. Plans include construction of a parking lot and boat launch, property boundary identification, entrance gate painting, and invasive species control as part of the Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area.
Public Comment Chance Until June 1, 2026
You may submit written comments or protests about the proposed lease or conveyance to the BLM Southeastern States District Office on or before June 1, 2026. Mail comments to the BLM office in Flowood, Mississippi, or contact the listed Realty Specialist to provide input.
Conditions and Reversion Protect Public Use
Any lease or conveyance would include terms such as mineral reservations, mitigation provisions, covenants (including indemnification and cultural resource protections), and reversion triggers — for example, the land may revert to the United States if it is not used for the conveyed purpose for a 5-year period or if the patentee transfers title without consent. These conditions are tied to preserving the land for the stated recreational uses.
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