Freshwater Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for John K. Kelly, Grand Bayou Reservoir
The LDWF, in cooperation with the John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir District, has scheduled a drawdown of Grand Bayou Reservoir.[…]
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Hunting
Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana to host 2026 Clean Out Your Freezer Day on Aug. 23
Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana is back again asking Louisiana to make more room in their freezer for the upcoming hunting season.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest subject for DWI on the water following boating incident
LDWF enforcement agents arrested an Addis man on July 14 for alleged boating violations in Iberville Parish.[…]
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LWFC passes resolution of support for Amberjack Exempted Fishing Permit
The LWFC passed a resolution supporting the Department’s application for an Exempted Fishing Permit for Greater Amberjack.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest Denham Springs woman for Amite River boating incident
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested a Denham Springs woman on Aug. 10 for alleged boating violations.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Drawdown for aquatic vegetation control and fish habitat improvement on Chicot Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown on Chicot Lake for fish habitat improvement, organic reduction, and nuisance aquatic vegetation control.[…]
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Recreational red snapper season to close Aug. 9
LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth signed a declaration of emergency to close the private recreational Red Snapper season on August 9, 2026.[…]
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LDWF agents cite two subjects for fishing violations in LaSalle Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged fishing violations in LaSalle Parish.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Drawdown scheduled for Henderson Lake
The St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish to help manage invasive aquatic vegetation.[…]
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Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery now open
The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery is now open to hunters through Aug. 28. The hunt will be held Dec. 5-20, 2026.[…]
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LDWF Lake Charles Office to temporarily close during Chennault Airshow activities
The LDWF Lake Charles Office will temporarily close to the public during portions of the Chennault International Airshow in August.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division hosting three recruiting open houses in August
The LDWF Enforcement Division Recruiting Section is hosting three open houses in August. Agents will answer questions and provide guidance.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in St. James Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in St. James Parish on July 25.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes to begin on August 12, 2026.[…]
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Agents cite three subjects for deer hunting violations in Vernon and Lafayette parishes
The LDWF Enforcement Division has cited three individuals for numerous alleged hunting violations in Vernon and Lafayette parishes. […]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 12, 2026
The red snapper landings estimate through July 12, 2026 indicate that 659,232 pounds, or 74.7%, has been landed.[…]