The WMA is mostly low bottomlands and swamps. The Cache River splits the area in the middle. Major hardwood species are Cypress, tupelo, oaks and hickory.
Public access can be obtained by taking state highway 33 from Augusta to Gregory. At Gregory, one will find a WMA highway sign; turn left onto County blacktop road and travel 3 miles. At the end of the blacktop go straight onto the all-weather gravel road which will enter into the WMA. This principal access road ends at a parking and camping area beside the boat ramp, which accesses a boat canal leading to the Cache River. Access can also be gained by driving 1 mile south of Gregory on Hwy.33 to the Hwy. Directional sign Rex Hancock/Black Swamp Float Road Access turn left on gravel road and go east appox.2 miles. This road ends at a camping area and boat ramp, which can be used during high water. The LeBlanc unit can be accessed by going west on hwy. 38 out of Cotton Plant for 3 miles. Turn left at the hwy. directional sign and follow the county road for eight miles to the WMA boundary.
Waterfowl is probably the main species hunted on this area but good hunting is dependent on rainfall to flood the Cache River bottomlands. During the right conditions, this WMA is in some of the best duck hunting territory in the state. Non-toxic shot is required. Deer hunting is becoming more and more popular in this area. Archery and crossbow season is the same as statewide. Gun and muzzleloader seasons vary somewhat from the statewide season. Permits are required for muzzleloader and gun deer seasons.
Squirrel hunting is generally good along the river and higher ridges. Squirrel populations tend to fluctuate somewhat. Swamp rabbit hunting is fair and dogs are permitted for rabbit hunting. Non-toxic shot is required for all small game hunting.
Dove and quail hunting are not popular on the area itself but some fair hunting of these species can be had on lands surrounding the area.
Raccoon is the most sought after furbearer on this area. Trapping and hunting with dogs at night are legal and both seasons are the same as statewide.
Hunting coyote is not a favorite sport on the area. However, hunters while hunting other species harvest some. Turkey hunting is allowed by permit. Black bear season is closed.
