Recent internal data shows appromixately $2 billion in farms, ranches and other land for sale in the Pelican State. This covers a total of 216,951 acres of land for sale in Louisiana. Of the 64 counties in Louisiana,
Saint Tammany Parish had the most land for sale. There were 1,457 acres of sold land in Louisiana recorded last month through the Lands of America sales program. This reflects an 11 percent change in sales activity over the previous month, with a combined land value of $4 million for all property and land sold in the state. Allen, Avoyelles, Caddo, Cameron, East Feliciana, Franklin, La Salle, Rapides, Richland, and Saint Landry Parish recorded the most land sales recently in the state. Louisiana bills itself as a year-round "Sportsman's Paradise" for its diverse array of outdoor recreational opportunities that include deep-sea fishing, hunting, biking, and hiking. The state's coastal wetlands attract numerous migratory bird species, while the inland swamps and hardwoods are home to alligators, deer, wild turkey, woodcock, snakes, and bears. In terms of size, Louisiana is the country's 31st-largest state, covering an area of 51,843 square miles (33 million acres). Of its total landmass, 43,204 square miles covers land area, while the remaining 9,174 square miles is made up of water. Wildlife to be found on land for sale in Louisiana include whitetail deer, turkey, ducks, dove, and hog. Anglers can enjoy casting for catfish and bass.