LDWF Mission Statement

To manage, conserve, and promote wise utilization of Louisiana’s renewable fish and wildlife resources and their supporting habitats through replenishment, protection, enhancement, research, development, and education for the social and economic benefit of current and future generations; to provide opportunities for knowledge of and use and enjoyment of these resources; and to promote a safe and healthy environment for the users of the resources

John Bel Edwards, Governor

Jack Montoucet, Secretary

Robert Shadoin, Deputy Secretary

Bryan McClinton, Undersecretary

Randy Myers, Assistant Secretary

Patrick Banks, Assistant Secretary

Scott Longman, Deputy Assistant Secretary

Division Administrators

Jason Froeba, Fisheries

Kenny Ribbeck, Wildlife

Buddy Baker, Coastal & Nongame Resources

Col. Chad Hebert, Enforcement

Wildlife and Fisheries Commission

William D. “Bill’’ Hogan, chairman

Jerri G. Smitko, vice-chairman

Andrew Blanchard

Dusty J. Guidry

Alfred R. “Al” Sunseri

Chad J. Courville

William J. “Joe” McPherson

For updated information and the latest regulations

visit us online at

www.wlf.louisiana.gov