About the Louisiana Unit

The Leader of the Louisiana Unit is Dr. Sammy King; Drs. Al Afton and Megan LaPeyre serve as Assistant Unit Leaders of Wildlife and Fisheries, respectively. Ms. Cheryl Duplechain is the Unit’s Administrative Assistant.

All scientists hold graduate faculty positions within the School of Renewable Natural Resources, chair and serve on graduate committees, teach graduate courses, and provide other service to the School and LSU. In addition, the scientists are also engaged in U.S. Geological Survey science activities. A close relationship is maintained with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as other state, federal, and private entities engaged in the conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources. Most of our research is conducted by graduate students at both the M.S. and Ph.D. levels, although research associates, and post-doctoral scientists are also common members of the Unit.