cajunhunta
I used to live in laplace and two of my favorite places to hunt rabbit were the bonnet carre spillway, and also the old race track near the Ford dealership (closer to Reserve). Oh yeah another great place for rabbits was evangaline road, off of river road. The place I used to hunt primarily was the lease next to where swampchomper was talking about. The "other" side of the canal next to prescott road, all the way back to the lake. And that lease also extended behind River Forest, and also I think it went behind the half way house on 51. That lease is loaded with deer, rabbit, wood ducks and used to have a lot of hogs. The 3 places that I told you earlier to hunt may all be covered with water right now. I am not very familar with Reserve, Garyville area. Good luck.

Hey LAhunter, thanks! but I have a question..how do you get to hunt on leases? Do you have to know the person who owns it personally or just ask for permission?thanks

cajunhunta,
I got on the lease in Laplace because my brother in law was on it. Also forked over a lot of money. It is very tough to get on that lease, they try to keep the number of hunters to a minimum. But you can try to get on a lease in Lutcher, Reserve, Garyville, etc. just start asking around. I think the Reserve lease has a lot of members, maybe they wouldn't mind takin in one more person. Never hurts to try. Good Luck.

Hey LAhunter, this thurseday I wanna try the old race track near the Ford dealership, but I'm not sure what you're talking about, do you mean the cheverolet rainbow place next to the shell station(a tiny bit west of the taco bell)and is that place good for squirrel? or just rabbit? For the rabbit do you think I can get any over there without dogs?thanks

Cajun hunta, he is talking about the old LaPlace dragstrip. Used to be a 1/4 dragstrip where Qball Whales was famous. It used to be there long time ago. Now they have some buisiness on it, and you should go over there and ask permission at the very least is it still ok to hunt way in the back.
As for as I know it is good for squirrel also behind old Laplace park. Like I told you in the beginning, you go out and scout, find out if it is ok to hunt, and ask permission. Always ask permission if you not absolutely sure.
Swampchopper

I will ask for permission, I'm just not quite sure where it's at.

cajunhunta,
swampchopper knows exactly where I am talking about. I haven't been there in 2 years but it is located in between the dodge dealer and a used car dealership. There is an old paved road in between the two dealerships, and there are some businesses past the dealerships. Go all the way to the end of the road, park your truck and hunt in those woods. They have some very good squirrel hunting and decent rabbit hunting. No you don't need dogs to run rabbits, just walk slowly through the woods along the edge of the field and also the thickest stuff you can find. As far as permission goes, it is always good to find the owner of the land and get permission. I actually ran into him on a hunt and he said I could hunt all I want, but DO NOT ride any atvs on his land. The land had a dirt road that goes far in the back of the woods and it floods easily. Local neighborhood kids do a lot of trail and mud riding over there. They mess his road up and he has to pay for the grater to fix the road. Good luck

I can't wait to go home ( live in Kenner now, from Pitkin) we have 120acres, creek and branch running thru it, hardwood bottoms *drool* I have always prefered tree rat hunting to any other hunt. I hope to get home more this season.

I have my hunters education card this season, I can actually get my license! w00t!

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Hey sorry if I'm bugging you with all the questions, but I'm still not sure of where it is, I havent lived here long. What highway/road is it on? What other places are near it (fast food,stores,gas stations) I appreciate all of you and swampchoppers help.Thanks.

CajunHunta, I am going to try and pinpoint it for you. Go down Airline Hwy (61) towards Reserve from Belle Terre Blvd. When you see the Rainbow chevy dealership you are real close. The old drag strip is behind out back. It used to be a Dodge delership but now it is Rainbow Chevrolets used car lot place where in the back you will see a long old road with a few buisnesses on it. One of them is a body shop. Go to the end way in the back and follow LaHunters instructions. He is right, there is good squirrel hunting back there. You must watch out for the snakes right now, they are out and about with all this water driving them crazy.
Tell you what if you still cant find it with these instructions, just ask an old timer in LaPlace where is the old dragstrip at. He will tell ya.
And dont worry, you not asking too many questions. This is how you learn. I am an Automotive Technology Instructor, and I tell all my students, to always ask questions.
Swampchopper