The “Sportsman’s Paradise” lives up to its moniker. Louisiana is home to an extravagant and diverse natural landscape, featuring the most coastal marshes of any state along the Gulf Coast, bayous, and an abundance of timberland that all provide abundant opportunities for hunters and anglers alike. Joining the United States in 1812, the Sportsman’s Paradise has a rich sporting tradition. Hunters enjoy the world-class waterfowl hunting opportunities that the mouth of the Mississippi River and the Mississippi River Delta provide. Anglers from around the world also flock to Louisiana each year to enjoy some of the best redfish and speckled trout fishing in the world. Numerous offshore oil rigs and artificial reefs also provide incredible fishing for giant red snapper, cobia, tuna, and so many other species.
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Louisiana, please contact:
Louisiana State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Senator
Bill Cassidy
Senator
John N. Kennedy
Vice-Chair: Representative
Troy Carter
Representative
Clay Higgins
Representative
Mike Johnson
Representative
Julia Letlow
Representative
Steve Scalise
Louisiana Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Jeff Landry
Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
Senator
Stewart Cathey
Senator
Jay Luneau
Representative
Marcus Bryant
Representative
Jerome Zeringue
News Alerts
Mar 17 2025
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Moves to Modernize Muzzleloader Definition
Why It Matters: Advancements in muzzleloading technology, such as the Firestick, have enhanced the...
Jan 13 2025
2024 Louisiana Black Bear Season Ends in Success
Why It Matters: Thanks to the conservation management efforts of the Louisiana Department of...
Sep 17 2024
Louisiana Black Bear – a Conservation Success Story
Why It Matters: Once on the brink of extinction, the Louisiana black bear’s population...
Aug 19 2024
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
Why It Matters: Louisiana is known as the “Sportsman’s Paradise” for good reason. Abundant...
Aug 05 2024
Taking a Closer Look at Reimbursement to Fish and Wildlife Agencies for Free and Discounted Licenses
Why It Matters: Each year, legislators look at ways to recognize and thank certain...
Jun 10 2024
CSF Priority Conservation Funding Protection and Other Pro-Sportsmen Legislation Signed into Law in Louisiana
Why It Matters: With the recent adjournment of the Louisiana State Legislature’s 2024 general session,...
May 13 2024
Legislation to Protect Conservation Funding in Louisiana Clears Senate Committee
Why It Matters: Legislation to protect conservation funding for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife...
May 06 2024
Pro-Sportsmen Legislation on the Move in Louisiana
Why It Matters: Our four-legged canine companions can play a crucial role in many...
Apr 22 2024
Legislation to Protect Conservation Funding in Louisiana Advances
Why It Matters: Legislation that reimburses the state fish and wildlife agency for revenue lost due to...
Apr 15 2024
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Approves 2024 Black Bear Hunting Season
Why It Matters: Thanks to the conservation management efforts of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife...
Apr 08 2024
CSF’s Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition Grows in Louisiana and South Carolina
Why It Matters: The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition (CSWC) seeks to educate...
Feb 12 2024
CSF Submits Letter in Support of Opening a Black Bear Season in Louisiana
Why It Matters: Maintaining genetically diverse populations and minimizing human-wildlife conflict are key components...
Feb 05 2024
CSF Launches Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition at Louisiana State University
Why It Matters: The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Collegiate Sportsmen and Women’s Coalition (CSWC)...
Dec 04 2023
LDWF Commission Aims to Push Commercial Menhaden Boats 1-Mile Off Louisiana Beaches
Why It Matters: Menhaden are a critical part of the coastal ecosystem serving as...
Nov 06 2023
Louisiana Moves One Step Closer to Authorizing a Black Bear Season in 2024
Why It Matters: Thanks to the efforts of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and...
Oct 23 2023
Louisiana Black Bear Season Could Be on the Horizon
Why It Matters: The Louisiana black bear is one of the greatest wildlife conservation success...
Oct 10 2023
Governors Across the Southeast Recognize the Contributions of Sportsmen and Women to Conservation
Why It Matters: On September 23, 2023, sportsmen and women across the nation celebrated...
Oct 24 2022
New Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Steps Up in Sportsman’s Paradise
Why It Matters: Senator Cathey taking on this leadership role is important to the...
Aug 29 2022
Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Supports Youth Shooting Sports Team
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorWhy It Matters: In 2016, it was reported that more than 20...
Jul 05 2022
Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program Receives Governor’s Signature
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorWhy It Matters: Louisiana now has a new conservation funding source...
Jun 06 2022
Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program Advances to Governor’s Office
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorWhy It Matters: The passage of HB 762 positions Louisiana to...
Mar 21 2022
Louisiana Outdoor Forever Program – Louisiana’s Push for a Dedicated Source of Conservation Funding
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorWhy It Matters: States without a dedicated conservation funding mechanism, like...
Jan 10 2022
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Votes to Implement Menhaden Harvest Exclusion Zone
Contact: Mark Lance, Coordinator, Southeastern StatesHighlightsWhy it Matters: Menhaden are a critical part of...
Oct 10 2021
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Considers Menhaden Harvest Exclusion Zone
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorHighlights Why it Matters: Menhaden are a critical part...
May 24 2021
Louisiana – Critical Conservation Funding and Menhaden Bills En Route to the Senate
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorHighlightsWhy it Matters: Passage of HB 535 would help...
May 17 2021
Louisiana - Pushing the Pogie Boats Off the Beach
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorHighlights:Why it Matters: Menhaden are an important forage food...
May 10 2021
Louisiana Sportsmen’s Caucus Steps Up for Conservation Funding
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorHighlightsWhy it Matters: Services for the LDWF’s hunter and...
Oct 26 2020
Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Luncheon at Pentagon Barracks in Baton Rouge
Contact: Mark Lance, Southeastern States CoordinatorOn October 22, nearly 90 people, including more than...
Aug 03 2020
Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Gains Two Senate Co-Chairs
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States CoordinatorOn July 27, Senators Gary Smith and Rick Ward...
Jun 22 2020
Louisiana: Pro-Sportsmen Legislation Signed Into Law
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States CoordinatorLast week, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Governor John Bel...
Jun 15 2020
Louisiana: Committee Votes Down Proposed Ban on Traditional Ammunition
Contact: John Culclasure, Southeastern States Assistant DirectorOn June 10, the Joint Natural Resources Committee...
Jun 08 2020
Louisiana: Pro-Sportsmen’s Legislation Advances to the Governor’s Desk
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States CoordinatorThe 2020 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature adjourned...
May 18 2020
Louisiana: Commission Sets Red Snapper Season and Moves Forward with Regulation Proposals
Contact: Clay Chester, Southeastern States CoordinatorThe Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (Commission) recently held...
Aug 05 2019
Louisiana: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Attends Coastal Conservation Association Legislative Rodeo
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorDuring the first weekend in August, the Congressional Sportsmen’s...
Jul 15 2019
Louisiana: Concurrent Resolutions Impacting Hunter Education in Schools and Chronic Wasting Disease Move in Legislature
Contact: Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorDuring this past legislative session in Louisiana, two important...
Apr 01 2019
Louisiana: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Informational Event on Coastal Land Loss
By Bee Frederick, Southeastern States DirectorOn March 20, the Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted...
Aug 17 2018
Louisiana: Governor Edwards Joins Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
By Chris Horton, Midwestern States Senior DirectorOn August 13, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards...
May 11 2018
Louisiana: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Barbeque Lunch
By Chris Horton, Midwestern States Senior DirectorOn May 8, the Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus...
Jun 22 2017
Louisiana: Legislature Sends Clear Message on Behalf of Recreational Anglers
With the recent conclusion of the Louisiana legislative session, two resolutions related to marine...
Jun 01 2017
Louisiana Red Snapper Pilot Program Proposal to Limit Recreational Access
On May 25, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife...
May 25 2017
Conservation Groups Urge Advancing of Project to Benefit Coastal Louisiana Wetlands
On May 22, more than 30 of the nation’s leading hunting, fishing, and other...
May 11 2017
Louisiana: Sportsmen’s Caucus Lunch Celebrates Conservation Contributions of Sportsmen and Women
On May 9, members and guests of the Louisiana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered for...
Feb 09 2017
Management Options for Gulf of Mexico Red Snapper – A New Report
Recently at the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) meeting in New Orleans,...
Oct 20 2016
CSF Attends Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Conference
On October 16-19, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) Southeastern States Director Bee Frederick attended the...
Feb 28 2013
CSF Staff Attends Rigs to Reefs Workshop in New Orleans
On February 21, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Midwestern States Director Chris Horton attended the...
Latest policy updates
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Many sportsmen and women depend on federal lands managed by agencies such...
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Properly managed wildlife habitat is essential for supporting sustainable and healthy wildlife...
Red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico is a prime example of...
Outdoor sporting goods tax holidays offer sportsmen and women an opportunity to...
Revenue from sporting licenses is a crucial element for funding state fish...
Introduction Over 12,000 offshore oil and gas platforms, or “rigs”, have been...
Educating the non-hunting and angling public about the numerous benefits that sportsmen...
A number of states restrict the ability of archers to carry a...
National Hunting and Fishing Day celebrates the time-honored traditions of hunting and...
More than half of the states in this nation do not protect...
Though hunting, fishing, and harvesting wildlife (including by trapping) have long been...
Several states have passed legislation that allows non-resident, full-time college students to...
The vast majority of states throughout the nation offer an online component...
Many state legislatures have enacted legislation to afford senior citizens, veterans, and...
Reports and Data
Jan 01 2022
Louisiana: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Louisiana: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Louisiana
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Louisiana
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — Louisiana
Annual spending by Louisiana sportsmen and women is more than the revenues for Baton...
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