Gov. Landry addressing LDWF Enforcement Division agents.


LDWF Secretary Sheahan (right) meeting with agents and current academy cadets.


Agents listen on as Gov. Landry delivers his speech.


Gov. Landry, LDWF Secretary Madison Sheahan and First Lady Sharon Landry (middle front) with agents from the Alexandria Office Region and Col. Rachel Zechenelly (left of the Governor) and Lt. Col. Travis Huval (far left back row).  The Governor, LDWF Secretary and First Lady took group photos with every LDWF Enforcement Division Region Office in the state.

Governor Jeff Landry met with and spoke to more than 200 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents at their statewide meeting on Feb. 7 at LDWF Headquarters in Baton Rouge.

LDWF Secretary Madison Sheahan, Deputy Secretary Stephen Clark and Col. Rachel Zechenelly also addressed the agents and met with Governor Landry and First Lady Sharon Landry.

“I grew up hunting and fishing and wanted to be a game warden when I was younger. I admire you and thank you for the work you do. I have hand-picked Secretary Sheahan and built an executive team here at Wildlife and Fisheries that has my unwavering support to make positive changes here at the agency,” said Gov. Landry.

LDWF Secretary Sheahan added, “I want to thank each and every one of you (enforcement agents) for your service to our state. As a department, we have a unique opportunity to interact with the sportsmen of this state on a daily basis. I’m fully aware that responsibility falls mostly on the people in this room (enforcement agents). I value your contributions to each one of our communities that we serve. Together, we can create an environment of conservation and of safety for the sportsmen we serve.”

LDWF Deputy Secretary Clark said, “I can tell you that as your Deputy Secretary, I am humbled and proud to be here as part of this team. You have my commitment that I will do everything in my power to move this Department and the Enforcement Division forward under the direction of Governor Landry and Secretary Sheahan.”

LDWF Col. Zechenelly said, “When this new leadership walked in, the first thing I told them was that the people who work here are the backbone of law enforcement in this state as much as any other agency. I would put you against any other law enforcement agency, local, federal, state or anywhere else. I want you to know how much I appreciate all the hard work you do every single day. I’m thankful for all of you.”