Guided Ventures is Charlie LeDoux's outfitting operation near Lake Charles, Louisiana. LeDoux earned the nickname "The Alligator Man from the Bayou" for good reason—he's been hunting big gators in the swamps, bayous, and marshes of Southwest Louisiana since 1979. Today he runs a full-service hunting...
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Guided Ventures is Charlie LeDoux's outfitting operation near Lake Charles, Louisiana. LeDoux earned the nickname "The Alligator Man from the Bayou" for good reason—he's been hunting big gators in the swamps, bayous, and marshes of Southwest Louisiana since 1979. Today he runs a full-service hunting guide business covering trophy alligators, whitetail deer, wild hogs, and migratory waterfowl.
Alligator season runs September only (typically Sept. 4 through Oct. 3). Guided Ventures books hunts on a first-come, first-served basis.
"Hunt here and thank God you had." — Charlie LeDoux
Hunters can use bow, pistol, rifle, black powder, or knife—your choice of weapon. The goal is a trophy gator at least 8 feet long. Extra alligators available at $100 per tag plus $100 per foot (minimum $500 per additional gator).
Deer season runs October through January. Two main options:
| Classification | B&C Score | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Management Buck | 9 pts or fewer, up to 159 7/8" | $3,000 |
| Trophy Buck | 150–169" | $6,000 |
| 170–189" | $8,000 | |
| 190–199" | $9,500 | |
| 200–219" | $13,000 | |
| 220–239" | $14,000 | |
| 240–259" | $16,000 | |
| 260–279" | $18,000 | |
| 280–289" | $22,000 | |
| 290+" | Price on request | |
| Whitetail Doe | — | $300 (free as 2nd deer) |
| Axis Buck | — | $3,500 |
| Eastern Wild Turkey Gobbler | — | $750 |
$1,750 deposit required to book. Maximum 4 hunters per hunt. All hunters must be licensed and wear approved orange.
$350 per gun (10-gun minimum). Includes 100 pheasants released, dogs, handlers, and meal.
$150 daily trespass fee per hunter. Often combined with afternoon activities during deer or gator hunts.
Guided Ventures operates multiple hunter lodges (tour lodge, deer hunters lodge, hog hunters lodge, dove hunters lodge, upland game hunters lodge). All come with: - Comfortable camp with amenities - Self-service laundry - Deer stands and transportation on property - Pond fishing included - Field dressing, skinning, and processing assistance - Temporary meat storage
RV hookups available at $30 per night (subject to availability).
Hunters provide their own: Food/meal prep, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, firearms, ammunition, licenses, gear, and transportation off the property.
All hunters must: - Be properly licensed (resident or nonresident) - Wear approved hunter orange while carrying a loaded firearm - Complete hunter education if born on or after Sept. 1, 1969 - Purchase sport hunter license (nonresidents pay higher fee)
Contact: Charlie LeDoux (337) 515-HUNT (4868) Booking and questions year-round.
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