National Hunting and Fishing Day 2025: Places in Louisiana with activities for families

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — National Hunting and Fishing Day falls on Saturday, Sept. 27. In Louisiana, four wildlife refuges operated by the state will have multiple outdoor activities for families.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said people can participate with shooting ranges, fishing ponds and boating activities.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge

• When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: 480 Richland Place Drive, Monroe

Waddill Wildlife Refuge

• When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: 4142 North Flannery Road, Baton Rouge

Woodworth Shooting Range

• When: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Where: 661 Robinson Bridge Road, Woodworth

Bodcau WMA

• When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: 914 Bodcau Dam Road, Haughton

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