Hunting
Persons 16 and older allowed to earn hunter education certification online
The LWFC passed a NOI that will allow persons requiring a basic hunting license 16 and older to earn their hunter education certification online. […]
Hunting
Newsletters
Feeling blue — New Iberia man catches blue bullfrog
Hunter Myers caught a blue bullfrog on a trip with his father, Jay, and best friend, River Hebert, on a frogging trip to a small lake in Iberia Parish. […]
News Breaker
Louisiana wild turkey hunting season sees uptick in harvest
The recently completed 2020 wild turkey hunting season saw the largest reported harvest of birds since 2011, with 2,117 turkeys harvested. […]
Fishing
Louisiana non-profits have big effect in outdoors leisure
There are multiple nonprofits and organizations in Louisiana that provide opportunities for disabled citizens to participate in outdoors activities. […]
Alligator
LDWF announces 2020 alligator lottery
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 19 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes and one USACE property Aug. 26-Oct. 1, 2020. […]
Deer Hunting
Commissioners get into exchange with deer-urine companies over legal labeling
Members of the commission decided to vote down a previously passed amendment banning the sale of untested deer urine products in Louisiana. […]
News Breaker
Louisiana migratory bird hunters must complete HIP certification
Beginning June 1, migratory bird hunters, including waterfowl hunters, will be required to complete the Harvest Information Program certification process. […]
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI for hunting regs, hunting seasons and WMA rules
The LWFC approved notices of intent for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 hunting seasons, 2020-21 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations. […]
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
The Duck Queen of Plaquemines Parish
Albertine Kimble is a duck hunter in Plaquemines Parish. She explains how leveeing has prevented the Mississippi River from flowing its natural course. […]
News Breaker
Waterfowl breeding and habitat survey has been cancelled
For the first time in its 65-year history, the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. […]
Fishing
LDWF hunter, boater education classes for May canceled
All Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hunter and in-person boater education classes in May have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
News Breaker
Spring squirrel season opens May 2
Spring squirrel hunting season begins May 2 in Louisiana and the LDWF reminds hunters to use social distancing practices due to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Alligator
Three subjects cited for illegal possession of an alligator
LDWFs enforcement agents cited two Iberia Parish residents and an Ohio resident for alleged alligator violations on April 21 in Iberia Parish. […]
Alligator
Wildlife violations in Grant and St. Landry parishes
LDWF enforcement agents cited two Grant Parish residents for alleged deer violations and an Opelousas man for alleged alligator violations. […]
Columns
It’s time to crunch your deer numbers
Does your deer data match the way you’re managing them. Now is a good time to look at your collected data and do some ciphering. […]
Newsletters
Spring squirrel season a great reason to stay in the woods
There’s no reason for hunters to leave the woods after turkey season ends. Just stay and have fun chasing bushytails in May. […]