Alligator
Are you GatorWise? LDWF partners with 10 states to launch alligator information website
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), along with 10 other alligator range states, has launched the GatorWise website.[…]
Alligator
Alligator
Application process open for alligator lottery harvests on LDWF WMAs, public lakes and USACE property
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 22 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes and one USACE property beginning on Aug. 27, 2025.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces bid process for alligator hunting on certain WMAs, WCAs, USACE properties and refuges for 2025-27
The LDWF is accepting bids now through May 20 for alligator hunting on certain WMAs, WCAs, USACE properties and state wildlife refuges.[…]
Alligator
LDWF to send online survey to alligator lottery harvest program participants Feb. 24
The LDWF will send an online survey to WMA and public lake alligator lottery harvest program participants via email beginning Feb. 24.[…]
Alligator
LWFC approves NOI to extend alligator hunting season to Dec. 31
The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent to extend alligator hunting season to Dec. 31. The extension would apply to both the West and East zones.[…]
Alligator
LDWF reminds public alligator hunting season remains open
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries would like to remind the public that alligator hunting season remains open statewide.[…]
Alligator
Fried alligator sandwich
This fried alligator sandwich with spicy banana pepper mayo offers a combination of crispy, golden alligator meat and a zesty, tangy sauce.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest on Sept. 4-10
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 4-10 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]
Alligator
After incredible rebound, alligator population continues to grow
Alligators are so prolific in South Louisiana that they are becoming a nuisance. We may need to expand the number of lottery hunts.[…]
Alligator
Gearing up for alligator season
Ryan Evans is an avid outdoorsman and alligator hunter who hunts alligators from Johnson Bayou to Grand Lake.[…]
Alligator
Three Texas men cited for illegal possession of live alligator in New Orleans
LDWF enforcement agents on June 14 cited three subjects for alleged illegal possession of an alligator in Orleans Parish.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces bid process for alligator hunting on certain WMAs, WCAs and refuges for 2024 alligator harvest seasons
The LDWF is accepting bids for alligator hunting on WMAs, WCAs, and state wildlife refuges for the 2024 alligator harvest season.[…]
Alligator
LDWF alligator lottery harvests on WMAs and other public grounds
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 22 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes, and one USACE property Aug. 28-Nov. 2, 2024.[…]
Alligator
Soileau expedition harvests massive Sicily Island alligator
A 13-foot 9-inch alligator was killed near Sicily Island on Sept. 22 by customers with Full Strap & Stringer Outfitter and Guide Service.[…]
Alligator
Agents cite Morgan City man for alligator hunting violation
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Morgan City man for an alleged alligator hunting violation on Sept. 17 in Vermilion Parish.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest on Sept. 6-15
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 6-15 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]