Fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshop Application Period is Open!
Baton Rouge, - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF) are teaming up to present two fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops.
The workshops are open to women ages 18 and older who are interested in becoming knowledgeable, confident anglers.
The workshops cover a variety of skills to help people looking to get into fishing. LDWF biologists and aquatic volunteer instructors will train 15 women per event in fish identification, best fish handling practices, preparing fishing equipment, basic fishing skills, as well as cleaning, storing, and cooking fish.
Workshop Dates:
Saturday, October 24, 2026 - LDWF Waddill Wildlife Refuge, Baton Rouge
Saturday, November 21, 2026 - LDWF Waddill Wildlife Refuge, Baton Rouge
Click HERE to apply from August 17, 2026 – September 20, 2026.
Please remember that each Women’s Fishing Workshop will be limited to 15 participants per date. Participants must be first-time attendees and may only attend one workshop. Selected registrants will be notified via email prior to each workshop. Applications will not be reviewed until after the application period has closed.
While not required to register, participants must possess a valid Louisiana fishing license to participate in the workshop. Purchase a fishing license here.
The Women’s Fishing Workshops are hosted in conjunction with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF). The Foundation was formed to help expand and support LDWF education and research programs with additional resources developed through its own facilities. Encouraging support for LDWF programs is the major focus of the Foundation, accomplished by connecting people and businesses with Louisiana’s natural resources. For more information, visit the LAWFF website. .
Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops are 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. Help us protect your hunting and fishing heritage while preserving habitat, wildlife, and aquatic resources by purchasing your license HERE.
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