Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
P.O. Box 98000
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
225-765-2800
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
Col. Chad Hebert, Enforcement
Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
William J. “Joe” McPherson, chairman
Alfred R. “Al” Sunseri, vice-chairman
Andrew Blanchard
Brandon DeCuir
William D. “Bill’’ Hogan
Harlie E. “Gene” Reynolds
Kevin Sagrera
Information Hotline
1-800-256-2749
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
New regulations appear in red text throughout the pamphlet.
LDWF Fisheries Contact Information
Freshwater Offices
Minden 318-371-3050
Monroe 318-343-4044
Pineville 318-487-5885
Lake Charles 337-491-2219
Lafayette 337-262-2080
Baton Rouge 225-765-2337
Lacombe 985-882-5228
Natchitoches 318-357-3214
Saltwater Offices
Lacombe 985-882-0027
Grand Isle 985-787-2163
New Orleans 504-284-2030
Bourg 985-594-4139
Lafayette 337-262-2080
Lake Charles 337-491-2579
Licensing / Boat Registration Information
225-765-2887 or 225-765-2898
For specific information on boat registration, please visit www.wlf.la.gov/boat-registration-boat-and-motor-titles
LDWF Enforcement Offices
Have a specific question that you don’t see answered here?
Call an Enforcement Office to speak with someone directly.
Baton Rouge - - 225-765-2999
Lafayette - - 337-262-2080
Lake Charles - - 337-491-2580
Minden - - 318-371-3049
Monroe - - 318-343-2417
New Orleans - - 504-284-2023
Pineville - - 318-487-5634
Thibodaux - - 985-447-0821


