Newsletters
Turkey season closed for Sherburne and Richard K. Yancey WMAs
It was announced on Jan. 5 that the 2023 turkey season has been closed for Sherburne and Richard K. Yancey Wildlife Management Areas. […]
Articles by Joe Curtis
Deer Hunting
Case two of CWD confirmed
Dr. James M. LaCour made the announcement that a second deer harvested in Tensas Parish has been confirmed to have Chronic Wasting Disease. […]
Newsletters
Adriance reports Louisiana redfish situation “requires management”
Louisiana’s red drum stock assessment is being depleted, warned Jason Adriance, LDWF marine fisheries biologist. […]
Newsletters
Action taken by LWFC to modify speckled trout size and bag limits
The same issues affecting speckled trout is affecting redfish and ducks. The habitat loss is too great to support the fisheries we expect. […]
Deer Hunting
Cleaning and disposing of deer in the CWD control area
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is here to stay for now, and it is up to hunters to try to keep it contained. Unfortunately, Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (LADDL) detected its first CWD case in […]
Inshore Fishing
Lower speckled trout limits?
Anglers enjoying recreational fishing for Louisiana’s speckled trout may face changing requirements on length and daily bag limits. […]
Deer Hunting
Some hunters, elected officials at odds with LDWF on CWD measures
Pressure from hunters and elected officials led the LDWF to reduce the area for the Chronic Wasting Disease ban on feeding. […]