A Practical Step Forward for Wildlife, Reducing Litter House Bill 851 by Representative Illg has officially passed the Louisiana Legislature and now advances to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry for signature.
HB 851 Prohibiting Intentional Mass Release of Balloons Passes House, Senate Read More »
As the 2026 legislative session enters its final month, Louisiana is approaching a critical point in how Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) will be managed moving forward. Several legislative efforts are
CWD Update: Where Louisiana Stands and What Comes Next Read More »
Download LWF’s 2026 position: Pine Forest Management in Louisiana: Advancing Biodiversity-Based Forest Landscapes for Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Louisiana’s forests are essential to wildlife, water quality, and the economic and cultural
Building Resilient Forests in Louisiana Read More »
Following earlier action in the House, three key menhaden-related bills were heard today, April 29, 2026, in the Senate Natural Resources Committee. All three measures passed the committee without objection
Update: Menhaden Legislation Advances in Senate Natural Resources Committee Read More »
On Saturday, April 11, Louisiana Wildlife Federation hosted its 60th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards at Juban’s in Baton Rouge. It was a chance to bring together conservation leaders, public officials,
LWF Celebrates 60th Annual Conservation Awards Banquet Read More »
Each year, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, recognizes two young hunters who reflect the best of Louisiana’s outdoor traditions through the
LWF Honors 2025’s Youth Hunters of the Year Read More »
Louisiana Wildlife Federation Joins National Wildlife Federation and affiliates, National Parks Conservation Association in Lawsuit to Take ‘God Squad’ to Court Trump administration’s attempt to sacrifice the Gulf coast to
Press Release: Louisiana Wildlife Federation Joins Lawsuit to Take ‘God Squad’ to Court Read More »
Recent legislation introduced in the Louisiana Legislature, House Bill 731 and Senate Bill 428, represents a significant and concerning shift in how pipeline companies are held accountable for their impacts
Pipeline Liability Bills Undermine Accountability and Threaten Louisiana Lands Read More »
Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is now accepting applications for the Edgar Veillon Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC), a program designed to prepare the next generation of conservation leaders in Louisiana. Undergraduate
Conservation Leadership Corps Applications Open Until May 17th Read More »
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is no longer a distant concern or a problem confined to other states. It is present in Louisiana, and how we respond now will determine whether
Chronic Wasting Disease in Louisiana: Recommendations for Responsible Management Read More »