I know there are a few hunters in that part of the state, but unfortunately I don't have a contact number for any of them. There are three clubs that are within an hour or so from Covington ( Watson, Amite, Franklinton), you may be able to attend a competition hunt at one of the clubs and find somebody. In fact, the club in Watson, La is having a hunt this weekend. You can find upcoming events and directions to the local clubs at
http://www.ukcdogs.com/Upcoming.nsf/Eve ... und&Type=M.
If you decide to go to a hunt, bring your light and boots and ask if you can go out with one the casts as a spectator.