Where the Critters Come First

WMAs protect and preserve Louisiana fauna

If you've ever wondered where the wild things go when they’re not stealing your birdseed or darting across the road at inconvenient moments, the answer might be closer than you think. Tucked away across Louisiana are Wildlife Management Areas, or WMAs, which are basically nature’s version of a multipurpose community center — only with fewer bake sales and more alligators.

A Wildlife Management Area…