Interested in becoming a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Aquatic Volunteer Instructor? LDWF is hosting a volunteer instructor workshop on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 8:30 AM-1:30 PM at the Waddill Wildlife Refuge in Baton Rouge (4142 N Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70814). Volunteer instructors are trained and certified by Fisheries Outreach and Education staff to educate youth and adults across the state about Louisiana’s fisheries and aquatic resources. This hands-on workshop includes topics on fish identification, fishing and casting assistance, and other fisheries-related activities. Certified aquatic volunteer instructors gain access to activity guides, lesson plans, fishing equipment, and other educational materials and resources.
This workshop is open for the general public! To learn more about the Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Program or to register for the upcoming workshop, please visit: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/aquatic-vip.
The Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Program is hosted in conjunction with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LWFF). The LWFF was formed to provide a means for individuals and corporations to become partners with LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Commission in the challenge of conserving Louisiana’s wildlife and fisheries resources.
The Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Program is funded by the Sport Fish Restoration Fund, a USFWS grant program that provides grant funds to the states, the District of Columbia and insular areas fish and wildlife agencies for fishery projects, boating access and aquatic education.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. LDWF depends on license sales as a major funding source. Please help us protect your hunting and fishing heritage while preserving habitat, wildlife, and aquatic resources by purchasing your license at www.wlf.la.gov. To receive email or text alerts signup here.