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LDWF names winners of Scenic Rivers Photo Contest
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has named the winners of its Scenic Rivers Photo Contest.[…]
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LDWF to host live online session to address CARES Act fund questions
The LDWF will answer questions about the $14.6 million in federal funding it has received to help the state’s fishing community.[…]
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LDWF scheduled drawdown for John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir
The LDWF, in conjunction with the John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir District, has scheduled a drawdown of Grand Bayou Reservoir.[…]
Hunting
“Clean Out Your Freezer Day” set for Sept. 20
Hunters For The Hungry is asking Louisiana to make room in their freezer and donate protein to one of the multiple drop-off locations.[…]
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Hunters and anglers urged to use caution in Cameron Parish this weekend
The LDWF is alerting hunters and anglers to be aware that Cameron Parish continues under mandatory evacuation protocols.[…]
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Agents cite two men for migratory game bird violations in Caddo Parish
LDWF agents cited two subjects for alleged migratory game bird hunting violations in Caddo Parish on Sept. 6.[…]
Alligator
Two men cited for illegally taken alligators in Avoyelles Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested two men for alleged alligator violations on Sept. 5 in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
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LDWF agent honored at September commission meeting
A LDWF enforcement agent was honored at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting on Sept. 3 in Baton Rouge.[…]
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Drawdown scheduled to begin Sept. 8 on Bayou D’Arbonne Lake
The LDWF reminds the public that a drawdown on Bayou D’Arbonne Lake is scheduled to begin on Sept. 8 and continue through Nov. 15.[…]
Fishing
Two men arrested for fishing contest fraud
LDWF enforcement agents arrested two men on Aug. 23 for alleged fishing contest fraud in lower St. Martin Parish.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer Boyce lease field and WMA fields for opening day of dove hunting
The LDWF will have available a lease field near Boyce in Rapides Parish for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 5.[…]
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Red snapper and gray triggerfish seasons re-open this weekend
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to re-open the recreational red snapper season for one final weekend.[…]
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Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in federal waters to reopen
Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico will reopen at 12:01 a.m. on September 1, 2020.[…]
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LDWF says vendor will waive $2 fee for online HIP registration
The LDWF said Aug. 28 that a $2 fee assessed when registering online for the Harvest Information Program will be waived beginning Sept. 1.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Be mindful of displaced wildlife following Hurricane Laura
The LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by flood water from the storm.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 2-6 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]