Secretary of Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries Talks Hunting at WGH Ladies Mix & Mingle
Secretary of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Madison Sheahan addressed hundreds of women on their role in conservation and hunting during the 2025 Women Go Hunting (WGH) Mix & Mingle held at the 53rd SCI Annual Hunting Convention in Nashville, Tennessee this past January.
As an avid hunter and sportswoman, Secretary Sheahan shared her journey in becoming a hunter and in pursuing a career that would allow her to support wildlife, natural resources and women in the outdoors. She also discussed how SCI supported her department’s efforts to open the first black bear hunting season in Louisiana in 37 years.
Prior to serving the State of Louisiana with Governor Jeff Landry, Secretary Sheahan worked for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem in various leadership positions. She also played a major role in passing one of the strongest bills in the nation protecting women’s sports. At the Mix & Mingle, she encouraged women to become more involved in shaping the future of wildlife conservation at every level.
The Mix & Mingle is a ladies-only event hosted by SCI’s WGH initiative and is designed to give women of all levels of hunting experience an opportunity to network with other women hunters. Chaired by Denise Welker, winner of the SCI World Hunting Award Ring and the Diana Award, SCI’s WGH program brings together women who enjoy the hunting lifestyle and encourages them to participate in SCI’s initiatives in advocacy, education and conservation. Learn more at https://safariclub.org/get-involved/women-go-hunting.