Louisiana's black bear became part of American culture when President Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot one that had been trapped and tied to a tree.

Small towns are ideal for weekend getaways, offering just enough diversions to be entertaining without being overwhelming, ...

Today black bears roam the deep woods of the Tensas National Wildlife Refuge, Upper Atchafalaya Basin and other connecting corridors such as Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area, according to the ...

Louisiana is set to expand its second black bear hunting season in two generations with 26 total permits to be granted and two more areas open to hunters in 2025. Last year's inaugural hunt in ...

Conservation efforts in the region have helped to stabilize their populations, highlighting the Basin’s importance as a refuge for species at risk. Birdwatchers flock to the Atchafalaya to ... it’s a ...

The cuts follow 15 years of budget and staffing reductions that have already significantly impacted the wildlife refuge system. More than a half dozen workers at national wildlife refuges across ...

The best time to visit the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is during the winter months to avoid biting gnats. The refuge features a 4.5-mile wildlife drive and nearly 40 miles of protected ...

On Monday, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior officially renamed the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge after Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old Houston girl who was murdered last year.

The ninth annual "Save the Basin," a celebration of the Atchafalaya Basin, will be Sunday, March 16, at Rock and Bowl in downtown Lafayette. The event will feature live music from Louisiana ...