Lost Acres Ranch consists of 300 private acres surrounded by woodlands and bordered by Greens Creek and is owned and operated by Billie Ann, and Joe Norman. Nine years ago, we began to allow hunting to the public due to numerous requests from friends for a chance at a trophy boar. Since then, a limited number of hunts have been conducted every season with 98% or better success rates. This is possible by restricting the number of hunts and rotation of hunting sites to prevent hogs from becoming gun-shy and nocturnal.

Hunts are conducted from ground blinds or tree stands over bedding areas, water holes, or active bait sites using automatic feeders. Every effort is made to provide hunters with an exciting and memorable hunt. Due to thick cover and terrain, shots will be close. On average, the range will be 50 yards or less. This allows great opportunities for muzzleloader, handgun, and bow hunts. Tree stands are placed to allow shots within 20 yards. Stands may be ladder stands or hang on stands, 10-16 feet high. Permanent ground blinds are available, as well as pop-up blinds as needed. Hunters will be escorted in and out of the stands, and radios will be provided to communicate (if desired). Hunts are guided or unguided at the hunter's request. Guided hunts are recommended for first time hunters who may have difficulty judging the size of a trophy animal.

All hunts are on a "no kill, no pay" policy. If you hunt and choose not to shoot an animal, you will not be charged. In the event that someone wounds a hog, every effort will be made to recover it with or without the hunter's assistance. Hunts are conducted mornings and evenings. If the hunt extends beyond the morning, a break for lunch is taken. Hunters may dine in Jena, bring a lunch, or eat with the family. Lodging is available in Jena, Louisiana at the Townsmen Inn on Highway 84 East, 15 minutes away. Hunters may call for reservations or we can make them for you.

Booking: We will book your hunt as far as one year in advance with a deposit. Call for open dates and seasons.

Prices:

• Basic Hunts are $200.00. This is any hog with up to an inch of tusks.
  
  Trophy Hunts are $350.00. This is any hog with tusks from one inch to 2.5 inches long.
  
  Super Trophy Hunts are $450.00. This is any hog with over 2.5 inches of tusks.
  
  *Note: All tusks are measured from the gum-line along the outside curve of the tooth.
  On occasion we will have "meat hog" hunts available (small, young hogs weighing under 150 lbs. that we allow to be taken). This depends on the season and population. We offer these hunts at reduced rates and at guide's discretion.

In the event that a hunter wounds a hog, every effort will be made to recover it. After the tracking, if it is not found, a $150.00 fee will be charged. This charge was initiated to discourage the taking of marginal shots due to our "no kill, no pay" policy. Since we started this policy, we have never had to charge this fee.

Equipment: Hunters should bring their personal hunter safety belts, flashlights, insect repellant, appropriate camo clothing, video camera (if desired), and at least two coolers. Firearms should be of deer hunting calibers. Hogs are tough and difficult to put down so no .22 calibers, buckshot, or expanding broadheads allowed.

Licenses: No license is required to hunt hogs on private land in Louisiana. They can be hunted year round at the owner's discrewww.lostacresranch.com for more informationtion.

for more information you can call Billie at 318-992-6472