Attakapas Wildlife Management Area
Attakapas Wildlife Management Area, also known as Attakapas Island Wildlife Management Area, is a 27,962-acre tract of protected area located in St. Mary, St. Martin, and Iberia Parishes, Louisiana. The property was acquired in 1976 and is under the authority of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). The LDWF has 25,730 acres and the USACOE has 2,200 acres.
| Attakapas Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
| Attakapas Island Wildlife Management Area | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location within Louisiana | |
| Location | St. Mary, St. Martin, and Iberia Parishes, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 29°56′34″N 91°27′46″W |
| Area | 27,962 acres (113.16 km2) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Governing body | State of Louisiana through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
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