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Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Community Outreach

Louisiana Alligator Outreach
Wildlife Celebration: Photo Credit: C. McDowell
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the Louisiana Fur Advisory Council strive to promote public understanding of Louisiana's natural resources, including the role of wildlife populations in Louisiana's ecosystems.  LDWF is charged with the responsibility of managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant natural resources, including renewable wildlife resources and their supporting habitats.

LDWF and the Fur Council participate in events such as National Hunting and Fishing Day, Wildlife Celebration, the Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival, and Step Outside Day. Children and adults alike respond with enthusiasm to the show-and-tell displays provided at such events.

School Presentations

Classroom visits give students an opportunity to focus on Louisiana's native species. Students have the opportunity to touch and handle furs, skulls, and other wildlife products. Touching a live alligator is an exciting way to close a presentation.
Louisiana Furs Booth
National Hunting and Fishing Day 2017
For more information about outreach opportunities, contact Tanya at tsturman@wlf.la.gov.
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Alligator Advisory Council Website
Range map credits: Data provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Bruce Patterson, Wes Sechrest, Marcelo Tognelli, Gerardo Ceballos, The Nature Conservancy—Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International—CABS, World Wildlife Fund—US, and Environment Canada—WILDSPACE.

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  • Council
    • Louisiana Fur Council Meeting Schedule
    • Louisiana Fur Council Members
    • Louisiana Fur Annual Reports
  • Industry
    • Louisiana Trapping Regulations
    • Shipping Louisiana Furs
    • Louisiana Fur Dealers
    • Tanning/Manufacturing
  • Trapper Education
    • Trapping Courses & Resources
    • Louisiana Fur & Pelt Handling
    • Nutria Grading
    • Skull Cleaning
    • Trapping Benefits
    • Nutria Meat and Recipes
  • Outreach Education
    • Community Outreach
    • Louisiana Furbearers >
      • Beaver
      • Bobcat
      • Coyote
      • Gray Fox
      • Red Fox
      • Mink
      • Muskrat
      • Nutria
      • Opossum
      • Otter
      • Raccoon
      • Striped Skunk