LDWF says two wildlife management areas closed due to federal shutdown
VERNON PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced that two wildlife management areas in the state are closed due to the shutdown of the federal government.
Fort Polk-Vernon and Fort Polk North Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are closed to all public activities until further notice, LDWF announced.
All or a portion of the deer archery area inside the installation gates on Fort Polk-Vernon may remain open (see map at kiosk
Fort Polk-Vernon WMA is located in central Vernon Parish near Leesville. Fort Polk North WMA is located in northern Vernon Parish, southeastern Sabine Parish and southwestern Natchitoches Parish near Simpson.
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