Part of the Southeast Louisiana Refuge Complex, which covers much more than just southeast Louisiana. The refuge consists of several areas.

One of the most important facets of the refuge is to provide safe habitat for the Louisiana black bear.

For more information, see http://www.fws.gov/bayouteche/

and their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Bayou-Teche-National-Wildlife-Refuge/207690309278930