Wildlife

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov)

Conserves and manages the state’s wildlife and aquatic resources.  Sources of information on threatened and endangered species include: 

• Natural Heritage Program (http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/experience/naturalheritage/) – features information on state and federal threatened and endangered plants and wildlife, habitats of particular conservation concern, and stewardship actions designed to benefit these important natural resources. 

A parish listing of threatened and endangered species and ecological communities of concern is available for download.  

**A fee is charged to compile site-specific species lists and information. 

• State Wildlife Action Plan (http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/wildlife/wildlife-action-plan) – identifies fish and wildlife in greatest need of conservation, providing an overview of key species and habitats of conservation concern throughout the state.