Youth are whooping it up in Cameron Parish this week! The International Crane Foundation is presenting "Whooping Crane Wonders" with hands-on learning about this endangered species. 📍 Wed: Grand Chenier & Cameron 📍 Thurs: Grand Lake & Klondike 🔗 cameron.lib.la.us

🐍 The only good snake is a LIVE snake! Want to know why? Join Brad “Bones” Glorioso & LDWF for a FREE snake presentation covering myths, ID tips, reducing encounters & more. Stick around to see (or hold!) live snakes. No 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘴-𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢, just the facts! 🐍 #LDWF #Snakes

Congrats to LDWF Sr. Agent Dustin Barton, who was honored with the LCBA’s Theophile Bourgeois Memorial Award for outstanding service to Louisiana’s charter for hire industry! He chose Kerr County Flood Relief Fund for the $1K award donation. 👏 Full story: buff.ly/1TD6kOb

✅ It’s Official! The Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission has approved two new WMAs, which are now open for non-consumptive use: 📍 Flatwoods Savanna (Allen Parish, 426 acres) 📍 Bogue Chitto (Washington Parish, 1,642.5 acres) Full details: buff.ly/2AYlhVn #LDWF

📢 The 2025-26 Louisiana Hunting Regulations are now LIVE online: buff.ly/hMnDKFL 📘 Printed pamphlets are expected to hit LDWF offices later this summer—stay tuned! 🦌🦆 Need help or have questions? Contact your local LDWF Field Office: wlf.louisiana.gov/page/contact-us

🚨 The U.S. Coast Guard Station New Orleans recently hosted a Tactical Operator’s Course (TOC) with NASBLA for LDWF, St John Sheriff, and St. Bernard Sheriff. The intensive training strengthens maritime tactical proficiency and interagency teamwork. 💪🚤👮‍♂️ #LDWF #USCG #MaritimeSecurity

The LWFC has approved Notices of Intent to update/clarify rules for the Nuisance Wild Quadrupeds & Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators program. 📅 Public comments accepted through Sept. 1. 📝 Full details: buff.ly/UMpkF51 #LDWF #WildlifeManagement #NuisanceWildlife

🎣 Calling all bass anglers! Help LDWF improve Louisiana bass fishing by submitting your 2025 tournament results to LATRIP! 📊 Your data helps biologists, organizers & fellow anglers. 🔗 More details and submit data here: wlf.louisiana.gov/page/latrip 📩 Questions? [email protected]

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁? (𝗜𝗬𝗞𝗬𝗞) #BlackBears want love too ❤️ Did you know black bears typically mate in summer every 2-3 years? Females give birth in their dens to anywhere between 1 & 6 cubs with 2 or 3 being the most common! #LoveIslandUSA

📍 LDWF’s Whooping Crane Display is now at the DeRidder Branch Library (205 S Washington Ave) through August! 📚 See maps, photos, pamphlets, and a life-size crane image—these birds can reach 5 feet tall! Stop by and check it out! #WhoopingCranes

We know y’all get up to some serious outdoor adventures—and we want to see them! 📸 Send us your best pics for #NationalRecreationMonth by July 27 & you could be featured in a slideshow. Bonus points for life jackets + safety gear! 🦺 We can't wait to see your "wild" side! 🌞🌿

Caught in the act… of doing the right thing! This young boater rocking an 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙘 mullet was also spotted rocking his #lifejacket while out on Bayou Petit Caillou in Cocodrie during the 4th of July weekend. He was spotted by our Enforcement agents—and Secretary Tyler Bosworth!

During the last fiscal year, the LDWF southeastern region of the Enforcement Division 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝟴𝟭 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - totaling over 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 of investigative work. Read more: lnkd.in/g79F_cpb

💧 To fight giant salvinia and boost sportfish quality, a drawdown of Lake Bistineau will begin on or around July 28. ⚠ Boaters should use caution as submerged hazards may be present. 🌿Herbicide treatments will continue during drawdown. ℹ More info: buff.ly/pdRwcMk

⚡ LDWF Launches Shocking New Research Tool! LDWF just received its first saltwater electrofishing vessel. Biologists use electrofishing to briefly stun fish to collect critical data. Thanks to Governor Jeff Landry for your continued support of innovative fisheries management!

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has approved a Notice of Intent to change the Scenic Rivers Program – to expedite the permitting process & clarify rules on tree harvesting w/in the buffer zone. 📅 Public comments open thru Oct. 1 Details: buff.ly/v8Fu2I8

🕊️ Our biologists have been busy banding mourning doves across Louisiana! Dove banding helps track populations and informs season dates & bag limits. It’s all part of our work to support sustainable hunting. #LDWF #DoveSeason #WildlifeConservation #BandingForScience

🌿 LDWF is proud to announce Thomas “Tommy” Tuma as the new Assistant Secretary of the Office of Wildlife, appointed by Governor Jeff Landry. With 27+ years of experience in forest & wildlife habitat management at LDWF, his expertise will help lead Louisiana’s conservation efforts.

🐍 It’s #SnakeWeek in Louisiana! 🐍 LDWF kicked it off by partnering to host a hands-on program with LARE founder Brad “Bones” Glorioso in Lafayette – “The Only Good Snake is a Live Snake." Nearly 90 attendees learned Louisiana snakes and met a few live ones up close! 📷👇

LDWF thanks President Trump for his bold leadership in creating the Make America Beautiful Again Commission, a welcome commitment toward restoration, conservation & accessibility of America’s public lands, waters and outdoor heritage. 👏 #MABA ‌Details: buff.ly/Y5wPjrI