Hunting
Natalie Perkins, Madden Dowden named 2025 LWF Youth Hunters of the Year
Natalie Perkins of DeRidder and Madden Dowden of Elm Grove have been named the 2025 LWF Youth Hunter of the Year contest winners.[…]
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ new, updated website to launch April 16
With modernization, accessibility, and easier navigation as the primary objectives, the LDWF announced the debut of its new website April 16. […]
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LDWF agents cite subject for shooting whooping crane in Evangeline Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject on April 13 for allegedly shooting an endangered whooping crane in Evangeline Parish.[…]
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Hunt Road Bridge on Dewey W. Wills WMA closed for repairs
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed Hunt Road Bridge at Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area for repairs.[…]
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Six subjects cited for turkey hunting violations during opening weekend
LDWF Enforcement agents cited six people for alleged turkey hunting violations during the opening weekend of the 2026 turkey hunting season.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest Vernon Parish man in lunker bass program fraud case
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Leesville man for allegedly committing fraud against the Toledo Bend Lake Association Lunker Bass Program.[…]
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Nine hunters take part in LDWF’s Fort Polk-North WMA Youth Lottery Turkey Hunt
Nine young hunters participated in the LDWF Fort Polk-North WMA 2026 Youth Lottery Turkey Hunt with six harvesting a bird.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Wham Brake at Russell Sage WMA
The LDWF has announced a scheduled drawdown of the Wham Brake Impoundment at Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area.[…]
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Fort Polk-Vernon and Fort Polk-North WMAs to be closed for military training
All or portions of Fort Polk-North WMA and Fort Polk-Vernon WMA may be closed daily due to military activities, the LDWF announced.[…]
Fishing
The U.S. Coast Guard launches the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey
The LDWF is encouraging recreational boaters that are selected to take the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey.[…]
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Gulf Council holds Fisheries Photo Contest to showcase 50 years of fisheries
The Gulf Council is inviting photographers of all skill levels to participate in a special Gulf Fisheries Photo Contest.[…]
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LDWF agent graduates from 2026 National Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Academy
A LDWF enforcement agent graduated from the 2026 National Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Academy Cohort on March 13.[…]
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Easter holiday closures for Bodcau, Woodworth Shooting Ranges announced
The Bodcau and Woodworth Shooting Ranges will be closed Good Friday, April 3, and Easter Sunday, April 5, in observance of the holidays.[…]
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LDWF announces 2027 Louisiana Duck Stamp contest
The LDWF has announced the rules, timeframe and subject species for the 2027 Louisiana Duck Stamp competition.[…]
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2026 Boating Education Lagniappe Day slated for April 25
The LDWF will be hosting the 15th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 25 at nine different locations across the state.[…]
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Louisiana 2026 turkey season opens March 28 for youth/physically challenged, April 3 for all others
The 2026 turkey hunting season begins March 28-29 for youth (17 or younger) and physically challenged-wheel chaired confined hunters.[…]