State: LA

Why It Matters: As is with much of the country, turkey hunting continues to be wildly popular among hunters across the Southeast. Turkey hunting traditions run deep throughout the region, and the pursuit generates millions of dollars through the “user pays – public benefits” structure that is the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF). From recruiting the next generation of […]

Why It Matters: The 2026 legislative session has recently adjourned in Louisiana, and lawmakers took action on one of the most important fisheries management issues facing the state: commercial menhaden harvest. Following years of concern from recreational anglers, coastal communities, and conservation advocates, several bills were introduced and signed into law to improve transparency, accountability, and management of […]

Why It Matters: Safeguarding the personal information of hunting and fishing license holders provides both new and experienced sportsmen and women with greater confidence and security when participating in lottery hunts administered by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Ensuring that private biographical information remains protected until after the completion of scheduled hunts helps reduce the risk of harassment and […]

Why It Matters: Protecting the private information of license holders gives both new and old hunting and fishing license holders a greater sense of security while they participate in hunting lotteries put on by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Having an added level of security until after the completion of the scheduled hunt gives peace of […]

Why It Matters: Bringing hunter safety education classes into schools offers kids a chance to learn the fundamentals needed to safely participate and enjoy time outdoors in a controlled, safe, and familiar environment. The experiences that they gain can encourage them to become annual hunting and fishing license holders, where they will join in funding […]

Why It Matters: The 2026 general legislative session has kicked off in the “Sportsman’s Paradise”, and legislators have wasted no time in introducing dozens of bills impacting wildlife and fisheries. Among those are reining in the commercial menhaden industry, expanding recreational hunting opportunities, protecting sensitive data from public records requests, and much more.  Highlights:  Louisiana is known as the “Sportsman’s Paradise” for […]

Why It Matters: Black bears present hunters with the opportunity to get afield in pursuit of one of the most storied big game animals in the country, both past and present. Simultaneously, black bear hunters generate valuable conservation funding dollars through the “user pays – public benefits” structure of the American System of Conservation Funding…