The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will host a free beginner-friendly reptiles and amphibians seminar designed specifically to connect herpetology with small and big game hunters. The seminar will be held at the Woodworth Education Center on March 14 from 9-11:30 a.m.
Participants will learn to accurately identify common local snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, salamanders, and alligators found in Louisiana’s forests and bottomlands. The course will also address common concerns hunters encounter in the field, including venomous snake identification and safety, habitat overlap, and seasonal wildlife activity patterns.
With the amount of time hunters spend in the woods, a firm understanding of the reptiles and amphibians that occupy the same habitats small and big game helps hunters become more confident, informed, and conservation-minded outdoorsmen.
The event will begin with a classroom presentation, followed by a guided nature walk where participants can practice identification skills and observe wildlife signs in the field, and reinforcing habitat awareness useful while hunting.
Event Details:
- Location: Woodworth Education Center, Woodworth, Louisiana.
- Date: March 14.
- Time: 9–11:30 a.m.
- Format: Classroom instruction followed by an outdoor nature walk.
- Cost: Free and open to the public.