How many wildlife refuges are in Louisiana?
There are 23 National Wildlife Refuges located within Louisiana, occurring in 29 parishes and encompassing over 550,000 acres. Refuge Permits are required for hunting each individual refuge unit. Refuge-specific regulations may differ from Louisiana general regulations and/or WMA regulations.
Are there national wildlife refuges in every state?
Come for a visit! We have at least one refuge in each U.S. state and territory, plus fish hatcheries, wetland management districts and our administrative offices.
What animals find refuge in the bayous in Louisiana?
Common mammals found in the refuge are white-tailed deer, squirrels, otters, raccoons, feral hogs (wild boars), nutria (a muskrat-like burrowing rodent), and mink. Noisy bullfrogs and turtles are also common on the refuge.
Can you hunt state land in Louisiana?
Public Hunting Lands in Louisiana: Louisiana has many game animals that can be hunt including deer, turkey, pheasant and a listing of small game. Hunters who are interested in hunting animals on this land can purchase licenses and permits in two ways which include through a license agent, over the phone or online.
What is the best public land to deer hunt in Louisiana?
“Jackson-Bienville is always a good area,” said David Moreland, Wildlife Department chief for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. “It’s owned by a timber company with which we have a lease on the land. Generally it’s an area that produces a lot of deer, and it does produce some quality deer.”
Where are the newest refuges in Louisiana?
One of the newer refuges in Louisiana, this Bossier City natural oasis was established in 2000 and new public areas and opportunities are constantly being added as funding is acquired.
What is Oregon Wild doing to conserve native wildlife?
Current Oregon Wild campaigns to conserve native wildlife include: The ongoing recovery of Gray Wolves, a recovery nearly as impressive and inspiring as that of the bald eagle Ensuring the integrity and sanctity of critical habitat for the northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet.
What animals live in the Canadian Wildlife Refuge?
Although Canada geese no longer migrate to the refuge from breeding areas in the north, a resident flock of giant Canada geese was established in the early 1960s. Common resident animals include mottled ducks, nutria, muskrat, rails, raccoon, mink, otter, opossum, white-tailed deer, and alligators.
Why protect Oregon’s Natural Heritage?
Our goal is to protect and restore Oregon’s natural heritage to ensure our grandchildren and great grandchildren will have the chance to fish for wild salmon in rivers like the Clackamas and Rogue, see bald eagles soar over Upper Klamath Lake, and to hear the howl of wolves echo across the backcountry of the Blue Mountains.