Alligator
LDWF agents seeking leads for illegally killed alligator
The LDWF Enforcement Division is seeking leads for the illegal killing of an alligator in Ascension Parish. […]
Hunting
Geese
How ‘bout 3 specklebellies?
Hunters chasing specklebelly geese will now have the opportunity to take up to three per person, up from the longtime daily limit of two. […]
Alligator
Court decision bars California from banning sale of Louisiana alligator products
California not allowed to enforce the statutory ban on the importation, sale and possession of alligator and crocodile products. […]
Deer of the Year
Third time does the trick on velvet monster
Chris Felder of Ethel killed a massive 10-point velvet buck with his bow on October 1, 2020 in West Feliciana Parish. […]
Field Reports
Coastal hog trapping
Tommy Vidrine heads out with Kirk Flemming to catch some wild hogs. Flemming discusses how he traps them and what bait he uses. […]
Field Reports
Crossbow hog kills on opening weekend
It was a good start to the Southeast Louisiana hunting season for Shawn Nelson. He and his crew got two hogs out of the Bogue Chitto Swamp. […]
Deer of the Year
First buck with crossbow a winner for Chandler
Mike Chandler of Arcadia took this Lincoln Parish 8-point buck on the 2,500 acre Simsboro Hunting Club on Oct. 2. […]
Hunting
Recreation opportunities resume at Lacassine NWR
The LDWF invites the public back to the Lacassine NWR after the USFWS recently announced the reopening of the area. […]
Deer Hunting
Deer hunters may encounter escaped pen-raised deer
The LDWF wants to alert Louisiana hunters to the possibility of encountering escaped pen-raised deer this season due to damage from storms. […]
Deer Hunting
Maurepas Swamp WMA deer season open as flood waters recede
Deer season in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area has opened as flood waters have receded below the benchmark closure level. […]
Deer of the Year
Claiborne Parish hunters score with two opening-day trophies
Matthew Hawkins dropped a 10-point buck and Brandon Winters killed an 11-point beauty on opening day of Louisiana’s archery season. […]
Deer of the Year
Buck with taste for rice bran tests fate one time too many
Dustin Clouatre killed a 10-point buck at his Mount Pleasant hunting club, a 3000 acre private lease in East Baton Rouge Parish. […]
Hunting
Agents cite two Baton Rouge men for hunting violations in Tangipahoa Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two Baton Rouge men for alleged hunting violations on Sept. 25 in Tangipahoa Parish. […]
Hunting
LDWF alerts hunters to be aware of fallen, compromised trees in woods
While enjoying this favorite Louisiana pastime, the LDWF wants to alert hunters to proceed with caution in the woods this fall. […]
Newsletters
Louisiana’s 2020 teal season ends with mixed results
The 2020 Louisiana teal season is in the books, and while many hunters struggled, others were able to put together a decent season. […]
Deer Hunting
Maurepas Swamp WMA deer season benchmark closure
Deer season in the Maurepas Swamp WMA, scheduled to open Thursday, Oct. 1, will be closed due to high water levels. […]