When the state’s nickname happens to “Sportsman’s Paradise,” there’s a lot to live up to. In fact, there are entire industries built around these two words. With books written on the subject and much buzz about our wildlife and wetlands, it’s easy to see how certain expectations are set in visitors’ minds.

When the state’s nickname happens to “Sportsman’s Paradise,” there’s a lot to live up to. In fact, there are entire industries built around these two words. With books written on the subject and much buzz about our wildlife and wetlands, it’s easy to see how certain expectations are set in visitors’ minds. Needless to say we have always lived up to our reputation. Take hunting season. It’s not exactly a season -- it’s eight months out of the year, with our back woods and bayous full of fowl and four-legged critters. And with one of the largest game preserves in the U.S. our state is also a natural habitat for many rare and endangered species, making Louisiana a “Bird Watcher’s Paradise” as well.Year round fishing. Year round golf. Year round camping. Year round…well you get the picture. So what’s your pleasure? What’s your passion? With literally thousands of hiking and biking trails and the largest expanse of coastal wetlands in North America, you’ll never be lost for ways to enjoy the great outdoors. In fact, it’s been said that the best place to find yourself is outdoors in Louisiana.