National Hunting and Fishing Day is back!
Join the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for a FREE event that will include fun and informative exhibits on LDWF’s research and conservation efforts, as well as shooting and fishing demonstrations and many other exhibits related to outdoor adventures!
This event is held nationwide on the fourth Saturday of every September to recognize generations of sportsmen and women for their contributions to conservation. LDWF is hosting four events in Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 26th, 2026.
National Hunting and Fishing Day
The Baton Rouge Event will feature:
(Louisiana youth under 18 are eligible to enter)
Free Fishing Tournament (Open to kids 12 and under; the first 100 youth who register will receive a free rod and reel!)
Fishing (Open to All Ages)
Canoeing
Shooting Activities
Outdoor Exhibitors
Live Animals
Archery
Casting Inflatable
Fisheries Mobile Touch Tank
Door Prizes
(Louisiana youth under 18 are eligible to enter) Free Fishing Tournament (Open to kids 12 and under; the first 100 youth who register will receive a free rod and reel!) Fishing (Open to All Ages) Canoeing Shooting Activities Outdoor Exhibitors Live Animals Archery Casting Inflatable Fisheries Mobile Touch Tank Door PrizesWHERE:
Waddill Wildlife Refuge
4142 N Flannery Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70814
WHEN:
Saturday, September 26th 8 AM – 1 PM
Visit the official event page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1083845237464219
