Heads Up Wildlife

05/21/2026

Now some of yall can relax

https://www.wafb.com/2026/05/21/rules-deer-baiting-change-following-louisiana-legislature-resolution/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAR8XmVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeDm7oL9L3KT6vTULYE7XsZOIW_Jz1-Q0ffBCpkCJsjLxO_ruhmpkvurmBv0E_aem_HXe4ZkIYLbpW4NsU2QJBkA

Rules for deer baiting change following Louisiana Legislature resolution Sen. Glenn Womack says they worked with LDWF to adjust rules to limit spread of CWD

04/30/2026

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04/11/2026

This is well said about pet vaccinations

Vaccinating our pets isn’t just about protecting them its about protecting the wildlife around us too.

When cats and dogs are not vaccinated they can carry and spread these viruses into the environment through saliva, urine, f***s and shared spaces. Wildlife, especially young, vulnerable animals are then exposed without any protection.

This red fox kit in the photo is one of those victims. He didn’t get a second chance. Distemper is a devastating virus that is always fatal in wild animals like foxes, raccoons and skunks.

All it takes is one unvaccinated pet interacting with the environment - walking through a yard, visiting a park or encountering wildlife to start a chain reaction. Our domestic animals can act as a bridge carrying deadly diseases straight into wild populations that have no defense.

Vaccinating your cats and dogs is one of the simplest and most impactful ways to protect not only them but the native wildlife we share this world with

I met the finders of this fox kit at our vet clinic yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately when the kit was found it was having a seizure. By the time we met at the clinic it had already passed. The vet strongly felt this was distemper.

03/30/2026

It’s that time of year, where Nutria are active. Let me know if you have a pond where nutria are wreaking havoc. 

I also handle snake relocations, which is my favorite wildlife to handle, as well as other nuisance wildlife control.

Ascension Parish and surrounding areas.

03/22/2026

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1344650941042920&id=100064940791844

The plans are likely to be the first of several expanded or new opportunities to hunt or fish on properties managed by the National Park Service: https://trib.al/3pxZbnO

03/20/2026

Today is World Frog Day

World Frog Day helps raise awareness about the diversity of frog species and their importance as indicators of environmental health. Frogs play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems.

03/14/2026

I’m a hunter and also I’m a licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, so I understand a balanced ecosystem. I’m aware of the predators and the nuisance wildlife. What I am against is the outright killing just for the thrill. You’re just rounding up not just coyotes but other wildlife and awarding prizes. This is insane. If you have a specific threat to people, pets or property, we can remedy that. Shame on all of you Killian Coyote Roundup! You’re not practicing what you preach when you kill for the thrill! You’re not balancing the ecosystem looking for as many predators as possible! I mean you’re even killing opossum, which are native to Louisiana! They can actually be relocated by a licensed NWCO or licensed wildlife rehabber. You’re also leaving babies orphaned to die! I bet you’re so excited when you kill an opossum with a pouch of babies, adding weight to your nest robber contest. Y’all are the opposite of what it means to conserve wildlife! Wildlife conservation is NOT having a contest to kill as many animals as you can with prizes awarded! I’m appalled that this is even allowed, so shame on you Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Once again, specific threats to people, pets and propertty can be addressed. Educate yourselves on the balancing of our ecosystem and wildlife’s part in that before you preach to others.
I repeat SHAME ON YOU!

02/14/2026

📣𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗟𝗔! Join us on 𝑭𝒆𝒃. 𝟐𝟏-𝟐𝟐 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center!

🗓 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Feb. 21-22 - Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4
📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Lamar-Dixon Expo Center
🎟 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Adults $10; 6-11 $2 (Cash at the door)

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02/14/2026

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The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) passed several amendments to the 2026–27 hunting regulations during its February meeting in Baton Rouge. 🦌🦃

The amendments include:
✔️ Updated language on drone use for recovery of mortally wounded deer or bear
✔️ Internal combustion engine restrictions on select LDWF WMAs (no use from noon until 4 a.m., other changes)

These amendments follow January’s passage of Notices of Intent for:
▪️ 2026–27 & 2027–28 hunting seasons
▪️ 2026–27 general & WMA seasons and rules & regs
▪️ 2027 general and WMA turkey season rules & regs
▪️ 2026–27 migratory bird season rules & regs

📣 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝟰 𝗽.𝗺. 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, and will also be accepted at LWFC monthly meetings through March 5.

💻 𝗔 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗯. 𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. where the NOI will be presented and comments will be taken. Register here: https://buff.ly/IR21yMr. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

📬 Submit comments to:
Dr. Jeffrey Duguay
LDWF Wildlife Division
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000
📞 225-765-2353
📧 [email protected]

🔎 View the full Notice of Intent, amendments, regulation changes, and proposed season dates here: https://buff.ly/cFOFywC

02/14/2026

My mom’s obituary!
I can’t believe she is gone. In my heart forever.

Celebrate the life of Vickie Gautreau, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Ourso Funeral Home .

02/07/2026

Well that is one oddity, Chris Kent