The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will hold a
Wildlife Rehabilitation Basic Skills Class on Sept. 29 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the LDWF
Minden Field Office in Minden at 9961 Hwy 80 in the Auditorium. Registration will occur Aug. 1-Sept. 1 and the class will be limited to 100 participants.
 
The class is the only certification course recognized by LDWF and is for individuals who
would like to become wildlife rehabilitators. The basic skills class fulfills one of the
requirements for obtaining an LDWF wildlife rehabilitation license and is free.
 
The class will be taught by experienced wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians and wildlife
professionals.
 
To register for the class, go to http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/wildlife-rehab-training-signup.
 
For more information, contact LDWF permits coordinator Melissa Collins at 225-765-3968 or at mcollins@wlf.la.gov. Anyone interested in pursuing an LDWF wildlife rehabilitation license should contact Collins.