MRGO fish kill not tied to BP oil spill, LDWF says August 24, 2010
Biologists investigating a fish kill in the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet determined the fish died because of low oxygen levels, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge closed by LDWF for annual alligator harvest August 24, 2010
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge will be closed until 10 a.m. each morning from Sept. 1-7 to accommodate the annual alligator harvest, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced today (Aug. 24).
White Lake Welands Conservation Area youth duck hunt date set August 24, 2010
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will hold youth waterfowl hunts on the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) near Gueydan on Nov. 6 and 7. LDWF will sponsor the hunts to provide a quality experience for young waterfowl hunters.
Fish kill reported in booms at MRGO mouth August 23, 2010
As many as 15,000 dead fish have been found at the mouth of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, according to news reports.
Snapper season extension under consideration, could begin Oct. 1 August 23, 2010
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Florida last week and recommended the recreational red snapper season reopen beginning at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1, although fishing would be allowed only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Duck season tentatively set August 5, 2010
Duck hunters will again have a 60-day season and be able to kill six birds each day if tentative season dates set today (Aug. 5) by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is ultimately approved.
BP oil spill not set to put off waterfowl hunting at this time, LDWF says July 16, 2010
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold six meetings between July 26 and Aug. 3 across the coastal region to address concerns of waterfowl hunters about potental impacts of oil in coastal marshes and the upcoming hunting season.
Five injured in July 4 boat explosion on Old River July 6, 2010
A boat exploded on Old River on July 4, injuring five of the seven occupants, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.
Eastern Pontchartrain, Borgne, much of Hopdale, eastern Delacroix closed immediately July 5, 2010
Fishing closures on the east side of the Mississippi River were expanded dramatically this morning (July 5) by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, which shut down all fishing in Lake Borgne, the extreme eastern portion of Lake Pontchartrain, Hopedale, the eastern portion of Delacroix, and some Pointe a la Hache waters in response to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Fishing closures move into Louisiana Marshes, edge toward Lake Borgne July 2, 2010
Strong winds and higher-than-normal tides associated with Hurricane Alex, along with the proximity of oil, have resulted in the immediate closure of all fishing in more waters in northern St. Bernard Parish, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported this afternoon (July 2).
Fishing closures re-enacted in response to Hurricane Alex, movement of oil toward coast July 1, 2010
Fishing was shut down again in some areas across the Southeast Louisiana coastline as a precaution “due to strong east to southeast winds and higher than normal tides influenced by Hurricane Alex and the proximity of oil in portions of inshore and offshore state waters, ” the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported today (July 1). The closures – which impact fishing in Breton and Chandeleur sounds, Barataria Bay, and the Cocodrie and Dularge marshes – went into effect about 10:15 a.m.
Waterways leading to Point-aux-Chenes closed, Terrebonne Parish officials announce June 29, 2010
Terrebonne Parish canals and bayous leading from 4 Point Landing to Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area were closed to all boat traffic early this morning (June 29) because of concerns surrounding oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon spill, Terrebonne Parish officials announced.
