The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is accepting applications for waterfowl lottery hunts to be held at the South Farm Wetland Development Area at Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for the 2016-17 hunting season.
 
These special hunts are restricted to hunters selected through the lottery application process. Details on the qualifications, application requirements and dates of the hunts are listed on the application form.
 
Successful applicants will be selected by a random computer drawing.  Applications for the lottery must be submitted to LDWF by Sept. 30. A $5 administrative fee must be submitted with each application.
 
Applications and more information may be obtained by contacting your local LDWF field office or by visiting the LDWF web site at http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/hunting/lottery-hunts .
 
Applications may be delivered in person to Room 442 of the LDWF headquarters building located at 2000 Quail Dr. in Baton Rouge or by mail.  The mailing address is: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife Division, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000.
 
For more information, contact Tony Vidrine at 337-948-0255 or tvidrine@wlf.la.gov.