Promote research and restoration of wetland resources. Provide opportunities for environmental education and interpretation when possible. Management Tools Aquatic vegetation control. Public Use Opportunities Fishing. Mandalay NWR is located approximately 6 miles southwest of Houma, Louisiana, which is approximately 55 miles southwest of New Orleans.
Access is by boat only.
Currently, plans include a lottery waterfowl hunt beginning in fall 2000. We are developing plans which include the placement of five duck blinds. Applications will be taken for two hunt days per week. Saturdays will be reserved for parties that include youth hunters and one adult hunter supervisor. Wednesdays will be open for adult parties of up to three hunters.