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.[…]
Hunting
News Breaker
LDWF to hold public meeting on wild turkeys in Northeast Louisiana on May 28
The LDWF will hold a public meeting at the LSU AgCenter in St. Joseph on May 28 to discuss wild turkey populations in Northeast Louisiana.[…]
Columns
Hounding feral hogs
Joey Kent and Casey Kimble share their knowledge of training bay dogs and catch dogs to hunt feral hogs in Louisiana.[…]
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.[…]
Columns
Venison Pot Stickers
These venison pot stickers blend rustic, homegrown ingredients with bold, aromatic spices from across the globe.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves 2025-27 hunting regulation notice of intent
The LWFC approved a NOI for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 hunting seasons, 2025-26 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]
Deer Hunting
McPherson wants spotlight on CWD-contaminated deer pens
Former commissioner Joe McPherson charged LWF commissioners to ask Department of Agriculture officials about CWD-contaminated deer pens.[…]
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.[…]
Field Notes
Bag more spring squirrels
Louisiana sportsmen get a bonus opportunity to hunt squirrels during the spring season that runs May 3-25 with a daily limit of three.[…]
News Breaker
Spring squirrel hunting season opens May 3, 2025
The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins May 3 in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 25, the LDWF announced.[…]
Hunting
LDWF to send annual online hunter harvest survey beginning April 28
The LDWF will send its annual online hunter harvest survey to randomly selected state hunters via email beginning Monday, April 28.[…]
Columns
Spring green-out will provide nutrition for deer
The green-out provides deer with tender new leaves and stems to munch on that will provide the nutrition needed to grow new antlers.[…]
Deer Hunting
Prescribed burning is an important tool for wildlife managers and foresters
Prescribed burning has been used to manage habitat for hundreds of years and is still an important tool today for wildlife managers.[…]
Hunting
LDWF to hold public hearing on 2025-26 hunting reg NOI amendments April 22
The LDWF will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on adopted amendments to the 2025-26 hunting season on April 22.[…]
Field Notes
High school archer makes a name for himself with stellar performance
Airline High School senior Evan Moore is one of the top high school archers in Louisiana. He was the No. 1 high school 3D archer in 2024.[…]
Columns
Venison Shank Ragù
The venison shank may be regarded as the most underutilized cut of meat off of a deer, but this Venison Shank Ragu recipe should change that.[…]