Wildlife management areas were closed because of Hurricane Isaac.
Two wildlife management areas and a portion of a third closed because of Hurricane Isaac will reopen tomorrow (Sept. 8), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries said today.
Joyce and Manchac WMAs will reopen, while a portion of Pearl River WMA will reopen, the LDWF said.
Due to flood water impacts preventing full site access, only that part of Pearl River WMA south of I-10 will be opened until further notice.
Additionally, the Swamp Walk on Joyce WMA will remain closed until further notice.
Within Manchac WMA, users are reminded that a portion of site known as “The Prairie” is designated as a Limited Access Area in which internal combustion engines are not allowed from September through January.
LDWF sites that remain closed until further notice include Elm Hall (Assumption Parish), Elmer’s Island (Jefferson Parish) and Maurepas Swamp (Ascension, Livingston, St. James and St. John the Baptist parishes).
Habitat and facility damage assessments are ongoing at sites still closed to determine storm impacts.
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