About Louisiana Wildlife Federation

Since 1940, LWF is conserving Louisiana's natural resources and your right to enjoy them

Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is the Bayou State's leading organization of sportsmen and conservationists with 19 state and local affiliated clubs and 8,000 members. It represents a broad constituency of hunters, anglers, campers, birders, boaters and other outdoor-oriented citizens. 

The mission of Louisiana Wildlife Federation is to be the voice for Louisiana's wildlife and natural resources. The vision is that Louisiana is once again a thriving wildlife paradise. The work relies on these principles: conserve Louisiana's natural resources with emphasis on fish and wildlife and their habitats; advance sound, scientifically-established resource management principles; and engage outdoor enthusiasts through education and advocacy.

Perhaps best known for its pioneering role in the establishment of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, and the constitutional amendment dedicating the Conservation Fund for the operation of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana Wildlife Federation has a long history of defending habitat and winning advances for conservation and the environment. A more recent achievement is advocating for the opening of Elmer's Island to the public that resulted in the State's Elmer's Island Wildlife Refuge. Louisiana Wildlife Federation also called for stronger protection for the Artificial Reef Development Fund that resulted in voters passing a constitutional amendment in 2014.

Louisiana Wildlife Federation's staff and volunteer leaders are working hard on a number of conservation fronts. Here are a few examples of these ongoing efforts:

Louisiana Wildlife Federation is the chief advocate for fish, wildlife and outdoor recreation on the State Water Policy Advisory Task Force, a body established by the Legislature to guide the development of water management policy and planning for Louisiana.

With continued Louisiana Wildlife Federation involvement and support, the state's Atchafalaya Basin Program has moved forward with projects and plans to enhance recreational opportunities and improve water quality through water management.

The Federation also played an important supporting role in convincing national conservation/environmental organizations to view the loss of the Mississippi River Coastal Delta as a national environmental issue worthy of more emphasis in their agendas.

Louisiana Wildlife Federation is addressing the negative impacts of feral hogs by calling for a coordinated, planned approach.

Louisiana Wildlife Federation is encouraging the review of forestry practices in the coastal zone to ensure the sustainability of this important element of the ecosystem that serves as a line of defense against coastal erosion.

Louisiana Wildlife Federation supports farm conservation and land management programs to reduce the runoff of nutrients responsible for the growing "Dead Zone" in the Gulf of Mexico.

Louisiana Wildlife Federation monitors legislative proposals concerning natural resources conservation and environmental quality, provides representation before the Louisiana Legislature and the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, and reports on the status of legislation to its members and the outdoor media in an effort to keep the public updated on rules, regulations and legislation that can impact the natural resources, environment and recreational opportunities in the state.

Louisiana Wildlife Federation is represented on numerous panels, committees and task forces pertaining to natural resources conservation and the quality of the environment including the Pesticide Advisory Commission,  the Atchafalaya Trace Commission, the Water Management Commission, the Water Advisory Task Force, the Management Conference of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, and the Louisiana Oilfield Site Restoration Commission, among others. 

Louisiana Wildlife Federation continues to be in the vanguard of conservation and environmental policy in our state. Our future enjoyment of the outdoors in the "Sportsman's Paradise" can continue only with grassroots support from citizens like you. Please JOIN US!

Meet Our Staff & Board

Our team is dedicated to Louisiana, LWF, and you

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Rebecca Triche

Executive Director

Rebecca has been Louisiana Wildlife Federation's executive director since 2012 and previously worked for several non-profit organizations in Louisiana, the US Department of State and is a returned Peace Corps volunteer (Kazakhstan). Rebecca holds a Master of Public Administration from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from LSU. She grew up in Ascension Parish.

Angela Hirstius

Angela Hirstius

Office Manager

Angela joined LWF in 2022 and offers years of experience managing an office for small businesses, including event planning, HR, and accounting. She has three children and enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her family. Angela is a native of Baton Rouge.

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Stacy Ortego

Coastal Policy Manager

Before becoming outreach coordinator, Stacy was previously an intern at LWF and office manager. She completed two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Louisiana at Lafayettein Business Administration and in Biology. She’s also worked as a wildlife rehabilitator and has done field work in the Atchafalaya Basin, Lake Pontchartrain and the Everglades. She is a native of Sunset, Louisiana.

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Jimmy Frederick

Communication Director

Jimmy joined LWF in August 2023 as the organizations first Communications Director. He previously served as the Chief Marketing Officer for Knock Knock Children's Museum and as Communications Director for the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. He is an avid outdoorsman, who enjoys hunting and fishing in the Sportsman's Paradise with his two sons, Nathan and Jacob. 

Directors

We greatly appreciate the service of our volunteer leaders
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Executive Committee

Updated August 19, 2023

NameTitleRepresenting
Isaac "Zac" Burson, IIIPresidentFriends of Red River NWR
Marty Floyd1st V.P., Rep. to NWFLWF Past President
Jonny FryarExec. CommitteeDistrict 8 At-large
John MillerTreasurerAt-Large State Dir. (2nd term thru 1/2025)
Charles PfeiferExec. CommitteeOrleans Audubon Society
Mark ShurtzSecretaryAmerican Sportsmen Against Poachers
Robert "Bob" StewartExec. CommitteeLWF Past President
Paul WhiteheadExec. CommitteeDistrict 9 At-large Director
Charles Williams2nd V.P.District 6 At-large

Directors

NameTitleRepresenting
Fred BorelBoard MemberDistrict 7 At-large
Glen BoyerBoard MemberDistrict 1 At-large
Ashlee BrackeenBoard MemberAcadiana Native Plant Society
Leslie CalhounBoard MemberFriends of Black Bayou
Greg CedotalBoard MemberEast Ascension Sportsman League
Sydney FinnBoard MemberDistrict 3 At-large
Herman HartmanBoard MemberDistrict 3 At-large
Todd HollensheadBoard MemberAt-large State Director
Tony HowardBoard MemberLA Trappers & Alligator Hunters Assoc.
John Michael KelleyBoard MemberDistrict 4 At-large
Terry LabordeBoard MemberDistrict 8 At-large
Elizabeth LedetBoard MemberClimate Reality Project - NOLA Chapter
Larry RaymondBoard MemberShreveport Bird Study Group
Bill RobertsonBoard MemberAt-large State Director
George SchafferBoard MemberDistrict 6 At-large

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