Events & Announcements
National Hunting and Fishing Day to be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 28
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 28 at four locations across the state.[…]
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Detour necessary to access Sherburne WMA’s South Farm via I-10
Anyone needing access to Sherburne Wildlife Management Area’s South Farm from I-10 in Ramah will need to detour while a bridge is replaced, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
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Caminada Redfish Rodeo on tap
The annual Caminada Redfish Rodeo is scheduled for Sept. 27-29 in Grand Isle.[…]
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Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday set for this weekend, Sept. 6-8
For the fifth consecutive year, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts across the state can participate in the Louisiana Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday this Friday through Sunday, Sept. 6-8.[…]
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Public access temporarily restricted at Rockefeller SWR beginning Sept. 4
Beginning Sept. 4, the Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge will not open to the public until 10 a.m. each day because of the annual nuisance alligator harvest, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
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Mayne named chief LDWF agent
Jeff Mayne has been named to lead the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Enforcement Division, the agency reported.[…]
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‘Great New Orleans Gun Grab’ author part of gun-rights documentary
A new documentary prominently featuring a book by former Louisiana Sportsman editor Todd Masson and Gordon Hutchinson will show in theaters across the country in the next couple of months.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division head retires after 43 years of service
The long-time head of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Enforcement Division is retiring this week, the LDWF announced today.[…]
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Ride the Bull IV set for Grand Isle
Throngs of kayak anglers will again descend on Grand Isle on Aug. 16-17 for the fourth annual Ride the Bull Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament.[…]
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Free Fishing Weekend to be held June 8-9
Louisiana residents and visitors will get to take advantage of an opportunity to fish without the purchase of a recreational fishing license on June 8 and 9. […]
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Speckled trout shootout to be held June 15
There’s nothing like having a good time while raising money and awareness for a good cause.[…]
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Archery Shoot is former dream child’s idea
The first annual archery shoot to benefit Dreams Come True will be held May 4 at 4 Seasons Archery Range in Opelousas. The event will be hosted by former dream child Josh Castille.
If ever there was a perfect example of paying it forward, this would be it. Josh’s dream came to fruition in 2010 when he was able to go bow hunting for deer; in an effort to give back to Dreams Come True, he came up with the idea to hold this archery contest.[…]
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Laws being considered to legalize donations of game, fish to feed the hungry
For 20 years, the Louisiana Hunters for the Hungry program has been a shining beacon for those who do with less, or sometimes do without.[…]
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Price Lake Road on Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to close April 1st 2013 until further notice
Visitors to Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge should be advised that a main access road top the western end of the refuge, Price Lake Road, will be closed from April 1, 2013 until further notice, the LDWF said.
Vehicular access to fishing, crabbing and shrimping areas along the road will be temporarily blocked due to the road closure.[…]
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N.O. fishing rodeo to be held April 6
New Orleans City Park will host its Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival, the oldest freshwater rodeo in the country, April 6.[…]
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How City Park’s Big Bass Rodeo began
The Big Bass Rodeo was founded in 1946 by Paul Kalman, who spent many hours during his childhood fishing the tree-framed waters of City Park. […]