Provide required hunter education trainings as well as recruit new hunters through the delivery of educational programs that increase wildlife conservation management awareness and shooting sports…

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) received a Formula Grant award of $5,845,333.32 from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4 under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611). The award, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, supports the delivery of required hunter education trainings and the recruitment of new hunters through educational programs that increase wildlife conservation management awareness and shooting sports involvement. Funded through the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, this grant enables LDWF to advance responsible hunting practices and outdoor recreation while conserving wild birds, mammals, and their habitats across Louisiana.

LDWF, as the state's lead wildlife management agency, will utilize these funds to implement comprehensive hunter safety education initiatives and conservation outreach programs. The agency's extensive experience administering federal wildlife grants and serving as a pass-through entity to partner organizations positions it to effectively deliver these educational and conservation services to Louisiana residents while maintaining compliance with federal grant management and record-keeping requirements.

Provide required hunter education trainings as well as recruit new hunters through the delivery of educational programs that increase wildlife conservation management awareness and shooting sports involvement.