In keeping with guidance from the White House and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and acting out of an abundance of caution, the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex is temporarily suspending operations of the Bayou Lacombe Visitor Center. Refuge staff is committed to doing their part to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the health and safety of our employees, volunteers, and visitors. Therefore, planned Refuge events and programs may not take place as scheduled. Refuge lands, including nature trails and outdoor recreational facilities, remain open and accessible to the public to provide opportunities for recreation and relaxation.
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We're proposing new hunting opportunities at Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana.
With increased access comes increased responsibility. Public lands are your lands, but it's imperative to follow state and local regulations and guidance from the CDC.
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Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge - Hunt/Fish Rule
Big Branch Marsh Refuge is proposing minor changes to hunt program through the 2020-21 regulatory process. Please see attached document explaining the changes. Public comment period will end on June 8th. Comments may be submitted to Tamar Kavaldjian-Liskey, Regional Hunting and Fishing Chief, tamar_kavaldjian-liskey@fws.gov, by June 8, 2020.
Proposed Minor Changes to Hunt Program with downloadable Categorical Exclusion Checklist