Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces opening of Bussey Brake WMA
The much anticipated opening date of the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area in Morehouse Parish will be July 15 at 6 a.m.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 21
LDWF released the latest red snapper landing estimates through June 21, 2020. LA Creel indicates that 368,920 pounds or 47 percent has been harvested.[…]
Fishing
LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Division agents will take part in Operation Dry Water from July 3 to July 5.[…]
Fishing
Virtual Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshop coming July 8
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer a free Virtual Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshop on Wednesday, July 8, through Zoom.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for 2020 White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct nine lottery teal hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish. The deadline to apply is July 31.[…]
Dove
LDWF accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA lottery dove hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA lottery dove hunts for the 2020-21 hunting season. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2020.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for waterfowl group hunts at White Lake WCA
The LDWF is accepting applications until July 15 for waterfowl group hunts for up to 12 hunters per group at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 14
LA Creel indicates that 239,429 pounds or 31 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of 784,332 pounds have been harvested.[…]
Fishing
Capt. Thomas Savoy takes helm of TowBoatUS Lake Charles
TowBoatUS Lake Charles has a new owner. Capt. Thomas Savoy, the towing port’s former captain, purchased the business from Capt. Fred Leger, his former boss.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Sabine Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on June 23 in Sabine Parish.[…]
Alligator
Deadline to apply for 2020 alligator lottery hunts is June 30
The LDWF would like to remind the public that deadline for applications for alligator lottery hunts on Aug. 26-Oct. 31 is June 30.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled a drawdown of Lake Bistineau for the purpose of reducing the expansion of giant salvinia.[…]
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LDWF captures Louisiana black bear in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries captured a 3-year-old male Louisiana black bear on June 16 near I-110 in north Baton Rouge.[…]
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Gov. Edwards appoints Andrew Blanchard to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Andrew Blanchard, President of Pearl Inc. seafood processing, has been appointed to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.[…]
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LDWF asks anglers to complete survey on spotted seatrout management
The LDWF, Louisiana State University and Louisiana Sea Grant have released a survey to gather public input on spotted seatrout management options.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF agents arrest Simsboro man for drug and deer hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Simsboro man for alleged drug and deer hunting violations on June 9 in Lincoln Parish.[…]