Louisiana opens new wildlife areas for public enjoyment

BATON ROUGE, La. (WNTZ) – The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has approved the creation of two new Wildlife Management Areas, expanding public lands for hiking, birdwatching and nature photography in Allen and Washington parishes, officials announced this week.

The newly established Flatwoods Savanna Wildlife Management Area covers 426 acres between Reeves and LeBlanc in Allen Parish. Meanwhile, the Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management Area spans 1,642.5 acres south of Franklinton near Bogue Chitto State Park in Washington Parish. Both areas are now open for non-consumptive recreational use.

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“These new WMAs provide more opportunities for Louisianans to enjoy our state’s natural beauty and support conservation efforts,” the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said in a statement.

The two WMAs were established through a partnership with the Trust for Public Land and funded in part by the Louisiana Outdoor Fund, a program created during the 2022 legislative session to support outdoor conservation projects. Additional project partners include Atira Conservation, EJK Foundation, Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation/Restore the Earth Foundation, Partnership for Gulf Coast Land Conservation and The AES Corporation.

For more details on the new areas, visit the LDWF website.