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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Proposed Changes to Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Raise Questions About Balance and Independence
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) recently submitted formal comments opposing the current proposal to weaken Louisiana’s nearshore menhaden buffer zones. These buffers were adopted in 2024 after years of public […]