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Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots in Rayville, LA

Wildlife Habitat · Rayville, LA

Build Land That Holds and Grows Better Game

Big Cypress turns ordinary acreage into productive hunting ground. We prepare and plant food plots, cut and maintain shooting lanes, open trail systems, and carry out wildlife habitat improvements across Rayville, Monroe, Ruston, Bastrop and across Northeast Louisiana that hold deer and grow healthier game — the same practices Mike has used on his own land and implemented through USDA and NRCS programs. This is where the "& Game" in Big Cypress comes from.

As an avid outdoorsman, landowner, and deer-herd analyst, Mike plans habitat work around how game actually uses the land — so every food plot, lane, and improvement earns its place. We combine it with selective mulching, trail and access work, and drone scouting to manage a property as a whole hunting system, not a list of chores.

What We Handle

  • Food-plot ground prep & planting
  • Shooting-lane cutting & upkeep
  • Trail systems & stand access
  • Bedding & cover improvement
  • Selective habitat mulching
  • Green fields & supplemental plots
  • Water & mineral site work
  • NRCS-informed habitat planning

Free Wildlife Habitat Quote

Tell us about your property — we’ll get right back to you.

Habitat Planned the Way Deer Use the Land

Good hunting property is designed, not accidental. We look at where deer bed, where they feed, and how they travel, then put food plots, lanes, and access where they make the herd more visible and huntable — without pressuring the property every time you go in.

Mike's background as a landowner, outdoorsman, and deer-herd analyst means the plan is built around results in the stand, not just acres planted. The work is informed by hands-on experience with USDA and NRCS habitat programs.

From Plots to a Whole Hunting Property

We prepare and plant food plots and green fields, open and maintain shooting lanes, cut trail systems to reach stands quietly, and improve bedding and cover. Selective mulching opens the understory and triggers the new browse that holds deer.

Because Big Cypress also clears, builds trails, and flies drone scouting, we can take a raw or neglected tract and build it into a managed hunting property — and keep it that way season after season with maintenance mowing and plot work.

Mature whitetail buck on managed hunting land in Northeast Louisiana Food plot and habitat improvement on a recreational property near Rayville, LA

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Free, no-obligation estimates across Northeast Louisiana.

(318) 235-7597
Our Simple and Effective Process

How We Get Your Land Ready

From the first call to the final pass, here’s exactly what working with us looks like.

1

Reach Out

Fill out our quick estimate form or give us a call. Tell us about your property and what you’re trying to accomplish.

2

Property Walk

We walk the ground with you, assess the conditions, and talk through the best plan for your land — clearing, improvements, habitat, and access.

3

Clear Plan & Quote

You get a straightforward plan and a free, no-obligation estimate — viewed through the lens of usability, wildlife, and long-term value.

4

We Get to Work

Our crew arrives ready to clear, shape, and improve your property with the care of a fellow landowner — and leave it ready for what’s next.

FAQ

Wildlife Habitat Questions, Answered

Common questions about wildlife habitat across Northeast Louisiana. Don’t see yours? Give us a call — we’re happy to help.

Call (318) 235-7597

Do you prepare and plant food plots?
Yes — from breaking new ground and prepping the seedbed to planting and maintaining the plot. We site plots where they will actually hold and draw deer, not just where it is easy to plant.
Can you open and maintain shooting lanes?
We do — cutting new lanes for stands and keeping existing ones open with selective mulching and mowing, so your shooting lanes stay clear season to season.
What makes Big Cypress different for habitat work?
Owner Mike Martien is a landowner, avid outdoorsman, and deer-herd analyst with hands-on USDA and NRCS habitat experience. The work is planned around how game uses the land and what produces results in the stand — not a generic checklist.
Do you manage a whole hunting property, not just plots?
Yes. We combine food plots, shooting lanes, trails and access, selective clearing, and drone scouting to build and maintain a property as a complete hunting system.
How do I get started on habitat work?
Reach out and we will talk through your property and goals, ideally with aerial imagery, then lay out a habitat plan and a free, no-obligation estimate.
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Forestry Mulching

Thick brush, briars, and small trees ground into a clean mulch layer on-site in a single pass — no burning, no hauling, no debris piles.

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Dirt Work & Grading in Rayville, LA

Dirt Work & Grading

From building pads to leveling and drainage shaping, we move and grade earth to spec — stable, well-drained ground ready for construction, ag, or recreation.

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Gravel Driveways & Access in Rayville, LA

Gravel Driveways & Access

New gravel driveways, interior roads, trails, and culvert crossings built to hold up to Louisiana weather — reliable access to and through your land year-round.

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Stump Grinding in Rayville, LA

Stump Grinding

Old and fresh stumps ground out below grade so you can mow, build, plant, or clear — from a single yard stump to a whole cleared tract.

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Bush Hogging in Rayville, LA

Bush Hogging

Overgrown pastures, fields, fence lines, ditch banks, and lots mowed back with a rotary cutter — one-time reclaim or a seasonal maintenance cut.

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Pond Construction in Rayville, LA

Pond Construction

New recreational, fishing, livestock, ag, and crawfish ponds built — and existing ponds cleaned out and reshaped — sited and shaped to hold water and last.

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Why Choose Us

Why Landowners Trust Big Cypress Land & Game

A Fellow Landowner

Mike owns and improves his own land — adding roads, ponds, food plots, and habitat. We treat your property the way we treat ours: practical, durable, and built to last.

Real-Estate Value Lens

Backed by a nationally recognized land specialist ($52.5M+ sold). Every improvement is made with usability, recreational appeal, and long-term property value in mind.

Wildlife & Habitat Expertise

Hands-on USDA and NRCS habitat experience — food plots, shooting lanes, and deer management designed around how game actually uses your land.

FAA-Certified Drone Tech

Part 107 certified aerial imagery, property mapping, and drone-based deer herd analysis — insight few land-improvement companies can offer.

Tri-State Land Specialist

Based in Northeast Louisiana and licensed across LA, AR & MS, with deep regional knowledge of the land, the soil, and the market.

Fully Insured

Fully insured for your protection and peace of mind — your property, your project, and your investment are covered from the first pass to the final grade.

Let’s Get Started

Get In Touch with Big Cypress Land & Game

Ready to clear, improve, or get more out of your property in Northeast Louisiana? Reach out today for a free, no-obligation estimate — and put a fellow landowner’s experience to work on your land.