Biloxi Wildlife Management Area
Biloxi Wildlife Management Area also referred to as Biloxi WMA, is a 35,644-acre (14,425 ha) privately owned tract of protected marsh land located in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). The land is owned by Biloxi Marsh Lands Corporation, owning approximately 90,000 acres (36,000 ha) of land in St. Bernard Parish, that started leasing land to the LDWF as early as 1957. Access is limited to boats as there are no roads in the WMA. The nearest road access is LA 46 to Shell Beach or LA 624 to Hopedale.
| Biloxi Wildlife Management Area | |
|---|---|
| Biloxi WMA | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Location within Louisiana | |
| Location | St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30°01′34″N 89°29′45″W |
| Area | 35,644 acres (144.25 km2) |
| Established | 1957 (initial) |
| Governing body | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
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