Features
The plight and fight of Grand Isle
Dodie and Buggie Vegas, owners of the iconic Bridgeside Marina, have suffered enormous losses after Hurricane Ida.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF releases five alligators, two birds after rehab from oil found at Belle Chasse Refinery
The LDWF released five alligators and two birds on Oct. 7 as part of the agency’s rehabilitation of wildlife found covered with oil.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Dularge back in business after Ida
A month and a half after Hurricane Ida’s landfall, Marty LaCoste of Absolute Fishing Charters in Dularge is back to doing what he does best.[…]
Field Reports
Hurricane Ida damage in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes
Jared Serigné went down to Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes to meet with folks who suffered damage from Hurricane Ida.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Extensive fish kill reported at Lake Salvador, Bayou Gauche
A big fish kill at Lake Salvador, Bayou Gauche is occurring due to effects from Hurricane Ida earlier this month.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF begins rescue of oiled birds found near south La. refinery
The LDWF began documenting oiled birds apparently the result of damage caused by Hurricane Ida at an oil and gas refinery.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills due to Hurricane Ida
The LDWF says it will investigate each one of the substantial fish kills throughout southeast Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.[…]
Fishing
Weather experts forecast active hurricane season
The 2021 hurricane season promises to be a very active one according to weather experts.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF reminds the public that Elmer’s Island Refuge remains closed
Due to significant impacts from Hurricane Zeta, LDWF reminds anglers that the Elmer’s Island Refuge remains closed.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Be mindful of wildlife displaced by Hurricane Delta
The LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by flood water from the storm.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Cat 4 Laura leaves destruction across the Louisiana outdoors
When Hurricane Laura came barreling through it left a swath of destruction more widespread than many have ever seen or imagined.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Be mindful of displaced wildlife following Hurricane Laura
The LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by flood water from the storm.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF agents deployed to Florida in aftermath of Hurricane Irma
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries headed to Florida on Sunday to assist with security and search and rescue efforts there in the wake of Hurricane Irma.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Gates opened to relieve pressure on Toledo Bend dam
As Hurricane Harvey vomited trillions of gallons of water onto the Houston region, Toledo Bend officials started running water through the dam to pull down the lake levels — just in case.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF: Rescue volunteers headed to Houston should contact HPD
The Houston Police Department is requesting that volunteers with boats who are headed to the city to assist with search and rescue efforts in the wake of massive flooding from Hurricane Harvey call them for directions and information first.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Elmer’s Island to close Sunday at 12 noon due to Hurricane Harvey
If you’re heading to Elmer’s Island this weekend to fish or watch Ride the Bull unfold in Caminada Pass, you’re good to go — but be aware that the island will close at 6 p.m. Sunday in anticipation of possible effects from Hurricane Harvey.[…]