The Fish and Wildlife Service has released a draft management plan for Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge located 5 miles west of Houma, Louisiana. 

The plan describes three separate management options that will guide decisions on the Refuge for the next 15 years.  Hunting, fishing and other wildlife dependent activities are addressed.  The plan can be reviewed online at: http://southeast.fws.gov/planning/. 

For additional information please contact Paul Yakupzack at 985-853-1078 or send your comments to him at paul_yakupzack@fws.gov.  If you hunt in Louisiana, please give your support to increased hunting opportunities on this Refuge.