Deer Hunting
LDWF agents cite two Franklin Parish residents for deer violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited two Franklin Parish residents for multiple alleged deer violations including transporting deer carcasses into the state.[…]
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Two Jefferson Parish men cited for recreational fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged multiple recreational fishing violations on March 21.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Secretary Montoucet asks everyone to support Louisiana fishermen
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary is encouraging residents to purchase seafood produced and caught by Louisiana fishermen.[…]
Fishing
LDWF still offering boating education courses online
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering two online options to complete the mandatory boater education course.[…]
Hunting
LDWF encourages WMA users to utilize WMA Check In/Check Out App
The LDWF encourages visitors to the state’s Wildlife Management Areas to utilize LDWF’s free WMA Check In/Check Out App during the coronavirus pandemic.[…]
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Elmer’s Island closed to the public effective immediately
LDWF has closed Elmer’s Island due to coronavirus concerns. This closure follows the recommendations of the Grand Isle Mayor and Town Council.[…]
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LDWF agents rescue two Slidell men from Lake Borgne
LDWF agents successfully performed a search and rescue mission for two overdue boaters in St. Tammany Parish this morning, March 23.[…]
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LDWF shooting ranges remain open but public access limited
Most shooting ranges operated on LDWF properties remain open but the number of participants at any given time is limited due to the coronavirus pandemic.[…]
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Best to leave suspected injured or orphaned birds undisturbed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wants to remind the public to leave suspected injured and orphaned birds alone and undisturbed.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating two fatal boating incidents
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating two fatal boating incidents in Pointe Coupee Parish and Ouachita Parish.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF announces cancellation, postponement of several events
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, several events affiliated with the LDWF have been either cancelled or postponed.[…]
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LDWF offices closed to the public indefinitely starting March 17
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries offices throughout the state will be closed to the public indefinitely beginning Tuesday, March 17.[…]
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LDWF’s 2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp competition
Mottled duck will be the featured species for 2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Hunting
Amendments banning sale of untested deer urine products, altering dove season dates
The LWFC adopted amendments to its 2020-21 Hunting Regulation Notice of Intent that would ban the sale of untested deer urine products in Louisiana.[…]
Bass Fishing
Caleb Sumrall to conduct seminars at Louisiana Sportsman Show
Xpress Boats, Bassmaster Elite Angler Caleb Sumrall is attending the Louisiana Sportsman Show in Gonzales, La., on Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Iberia Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that took place in Iberia Parish on March 8. The body of Eric Delcambre, 35, of New Iberia, was recovered from