Russell Sage is 16,829 acres in size and is owned by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Hunting is available for deer, squirrel, rabbit, and woodcock. Russell Sage is a consistent producer of quality deer. Squirrel hunting is particularly popular on the WMA and hunters experience good success. Trapping is permitted for raccoon, beaver, coyote, nutria, mink, bobcat, fox, and opossum.