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 »
The Endangered Species Act (ESA), passed in 1973, is one of the most important conservation laws in the United States. At its core, the ESA is designed to do something
What Is the “God Squad” and Why It Matters for Louisiana’s Gulf Waters Read More »
Recent legislation moving through the Louisiana Legislature could significantly reshape the structure of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, raising important questions about balance, continuity, and the long-standing role of
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 10th 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 »
For generations, the Atlantic tarpon, known around the world as the legendary “Silver King,” has captured the imagination of anglers and coastal communities alike. Few fish in the Gulf inspire the same level
Louisiana Wildlife Federation Supports New Protections for Atlantic Tarpon Read More »