Louisiana Wildlife And Fisheries Foundation's
2026 Conservation Raffle OFFICIAL RULES
This raffle is hosted by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. In alignment with LAWFF’s mission, this raffle helps enhance and encourage public enjoyment and use of Louisiana’s wildlife and fisheries resources. Raffle proceeds will support efforts including (but not limited to) youth programs, habitat conservation, environmental education, and fisheries/wildlife resource projects.
Eligibility
The Raffle is open to legal residents of the United States who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of ticket purchase.
The following individuals are NOT eligible to win:
LAWFF employees, officers, and directors;
Members of the LAWFF Executive Committee;
Immediate family members of any of the foregoing.
For purposes of these Official Rules, “immediate family member” means a spouse, child, stepchild, parent, grandparent, sibling, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law.
The Raffle is void where prohibited by law.
Exemption Status
LAWFF has been granted an exemption from licensing and reporting requirements under Louisiana charitable gaming law, as confirmed by the Louisiana Office of Charitable Gaming. This exemption recognizes LAWFF’s status as a qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organization and means LAWFF is not required to obtain a separate raffle license or submit certain gaming reports typically required of charitable gaming organizations.
Raffle Period
Ticket sales begin on July 13, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. CST and end on November 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST (the “Raffle Period”).
LAWFF reserves the right to extend or shorten the Raffle Period, if necessary, provided notice is posted on the official raffle website.
How To Enter
Eligible participants may purchase raffle tickets online at the official raffle website: www.lawff.org/2026-la-conservation-raffle.
Each ticket purchased constitutes one (1) entry into the Grand Prize Drawing and all applicable Early Bird Drawings for which the ticket qualifies based on the purchase date.
Ticket Price: $30.00 each.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, substitutions, or transfers will be permitted.
Participants may purchase up to one hundred (100) tickets per transaction. There is no overall limit on the number of tickets an individual may purchase.
Ticket Confirmation and Records
Upon successful purchase, participants will receive an electronic confirmation and ticket number(s) via email. The electronic confirmation serves as proof of entry. Participants are responsible for providing accurate and current contact information at the time of purchase and for retaining their confirmation email.
LAWFF is not responsible for incorrect, incomplete, outdated, or undeliverable contact information provided by a participant.
Need Not Be Present To Win
Participants are not required to be present at any drawing to win. All winners will be notified using the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase.
Prize Substitutions
LAWFF reserves the right to substitute any advertised prize or prize component with a prize of equal or greater value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond LAWFF’s reasonable control, including but not limited to manufacturer discontinuation, inventory shortages, sponsor withdrawal, supply chain disruptions, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Early Bird Prize Descriptions
Descriptions, photographs, and promotional materials relating to Early Bird Prizes are provided for illustrative purposes only. Actual prizes may vary from those depicted or described in promotional materials.
LAWFF reserves the right to modify Early Bird Prize packages, provided that any replacement prize package is of equal or greater value.
Participants who purchase tickets on or before the applicable deadline will automatically be entered into the corresponding Early Bird drawing(s).
Winning an Early Bird Prize does not remove a participant from future eligible drawings. Early Bird winners remain eligible for all subsequent Early Bird Drawings for which they qualify, including the Grand Prize Drawing.
Grand Prize
One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a certificate redeemable toward the purchase of a new Chevrolet vehicle from participating Super Chevy Dealers, with a maximum value of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000).
The Grand Prize is subject to the following conditions:
The prize is non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash.
If the selected vehicle exceeds $60,000, the winner shall be solely responsible for paying the difference.
If the selected vehicle costs less than $60,000, no cash refund, credit, or reimbursement shall be provided.
Sales tax, title fees, registration fees, insurance, licensing fees, delivery charges, transportation expenses, and any other costs associated with claiming or using the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner.
The winner will be assigned a Super Chevy Dealership based on their home address and provided contact information for a representative at the dealership who will facilitate the transaction.
Vehicle selection shall be subject to dealership inventory and manufacturer availability.
No Cash Alternative
Except as expressly provided herein, prizes are non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash. No substitution by a winner will be permitted.
LAWFF reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable for any reason.
Winner Selection and Notification
Early Bird winners will be selected by random drawing on dates announced by LAWFF at www.lawff.org/2026-la-conservation-raffle.
The Grand Prize winner will be selected by random drawing on November 18, 2026.
All drawings will be conducted under LAWFF supervision.
Potential winners will be notified by telephone and email using the contact information provided at the time of ticket purchase.
A POTENTIAL WINNER MUST RESPOND AND ACCEPT THE PRIZE WITHIN THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS OF NOTIFICATION. If a selected winner cannot be contacted, fails to respond, is determined to be ineligible, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, LAWFF may select an alternate winner through an additional random drawing.
Upon verification of eligibility and compliance with these Official Rules, LAWFF will coordinate prize fulfillment with the winner.
Odds Of Winning
Odds of winning depend upon the total number of eligible tickets sold.
Publicity Release
By entering the Raffle, each participant grants LAWFF and its designees the right to use the participant’s name, city, and state of residence, photograph, likeness, voice, and prize information for promotional, advertising, fundraising, and public relations purposes in any media now known or later developed, without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
Winner Verification
LAWFF reserves the right to verify the identity and eligibility of any participant or winner and may require the execution of affidavits, releases, tax forms, identification documents, or other documents reasonably necessary to administer the Raffle and award prizes.
Failure to provide requested documentation within the timeframe established by LAWFF may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.
Taxes
Each winner is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes associated with the receipt of any prize.
LAWFF may be required to issue applicable tax reporting forms, including IRS Form 1099, as required by law.
Participants are encouraged to consult their own tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of winning a prize.
Limitations Of Liability
By participating, each entrant agrees to release and hold harmless LAWFF, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and agents from any and all liability arising from participation in the Raffle or acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of any prize.
LAWFF is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, damaged, illegible, misdirected, delayed, or undelivered entries, nor for technical malfunctions, internet failures, payment processing issues, or other circumstances beyond its control.
LAWFF reserves the right to cancel, suspend, modify, or terminate the Raffle if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor beyond its reasonable control compromises the integrity or proper administration of the Raffle.
General Conditions
LAWFF reserves the right to disqualify any participant who tampers with the entry process, violates these Official Rules, or acts in a manner deemed disruptive, fraudulent, or contrary to the spirit of the Raffle.
LAWFF’s interpretation, application, and administration of these Official Rules, including all decisions concerning eligibility, prize awards, and winner selection, shall be final and binding.
Governing Law
These Official Rules shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Raffle shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, and each participant consents to the jurisdiction of such courts.
EACH PARTICIPANT KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE RAFFLE, THESE OFFICIAL RULES, OR ANY PRIZE.
Severability
If any provision of these Official Rules is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These Official Rules constitute the entire agreement between LAWFF and participants with respect to the Raffle and supersede all prior communications, representations, and understandings.
Contact Information
Questions regarding the Raffle, requests for the names of winners, or inquiries concerning these Official Rules may be directed through the contact form available at www.lawff.org/contact.