Louisiana has a serious wildlife crime problem: our state has the highest rate of whooping crane shootings in the country. At least 12 of these magnificent birds have been shot […]
Shooting Whooping Cranes is a Serious Crime Warranting Stiff Penalties Read More »
Federal legislation to address wildlife management has been introduced and Louisiana Wildlife Federation urges your support for the Recovering America’s Wildlife (RAW) Act. The crisis facing our nation’s fish and
Support for Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAW) Read More »
UPDATE: On Monday, May 29, 2019. the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee exercised their review of the regulatory process and reversed the Commission’s decision to prohibit use of natural
HCR 42 passed both houses of the legislature in the 2019 Regular Session. You can view it here. We will be following up on requests for a report. Louisiana Wildlife
HCR 42 Calling for In-depth Report on DEQ Wetland Assimilation Program Read More »
Groups jointly file amicus brief in appeal of case that would affect management of wildlife habitat, reduce public access Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF), Delta Waterfowl (Delta), and Backcountry Hunters &
Update on October 4, 2018: Agreement to Develop Airport at Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge Has Been Rescinded! Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is pleased that the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and
LWF Opposes Airport at Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge/Update: Agreement Was Rescinded! Read More »
The “One Lake” project proposes to dam the Pearl River near Jackson, Mississippi, to create a 1,500-acre lake and develop residences and structures along the lake. This destructive, ill-conceived project
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With deer hunting being the most popular hunting activity in the United States, we consider chronic wasting disease (CWD) a serious threat to our nation’s wild deer herds and rich
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act will redirect $1.3 billion of existing revenue annually to state-led wildlife conservation efforts, effectively allowing the states to more fully implement their State Wildlife Action Plans. This
LOUISIANA WILDLIFE FEDERATION SIGNS ON IN SUPPORT OF RECOVERING AMERICA’S WILDLIFE ACT Read More »
The proposed One Lake project that would dam the Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi would have a negative impact on the Pearl River downstream. Louisiana Wildlife Federation joined dozens of