Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Louisiana
Fishing
2000 Quail Drive
Mailing:
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
225-765-2800
John Bel Edwards, Governor
Jack Montoucet, Secretary
Robert E. Shadoin, Deputy Secretary
Bryan McClinton, Undersecretary
Patrick Banks, Fisheries Assistant Secretary
Randy Myers, Wildlife Assistant Secretary
Col. Sammy Martin, Enforcement
Division Administrators
Harry Blanchet, Fisheries
Jason Froeba, Fisheries
Kenneth Ribbeck, Wildlife
Buddy Baker, Coastal & Nongame Resources
Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Alfred R. Sunseri, chairman
William D. “Bill’’ Hogan, vice-chairman
Robert J. Samanie III
Chad J. Courville
William J. “Joe” McPherson
Jerri G. Smitko
Dusty J. Guidry
For updated information and the
latest regulations visit us online at
www.wlf.la.gov
Cover: Martin Miller and his daughter, Reese, catching crabs on Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge.
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