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LDWF says two wildlife management areas closed due to federal shutdown
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VERNON PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced that two wildlife management areas in the state are closed due to the shutdown of the federal government.
Fort Polk-Vernon and Fort Polk North Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are closed to all public activities until further notice, LDWF announced.
All or a portion of the deer archery area inside the installation gates on Fort Polk-Vernon may remain open (see map at kiosk or online).
Fort Polk-Vernon WMA is located in central Vernon Parish near Leesville. Fort Polk North WMA is located in northern Vernon Parish, southeastern Sabine Parish and southwestern Natchitoches Parish near Simpson.
For more information on these WMAs, go to the LDWF WMA website or contact Kori Legleu-Buxton at 337-491-2575 or klegleu@wlf.la.gov.