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LDWF making leftover turkey lottery hunts available to public
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is making available leftover opportunities for WMA turkey lottery hunts.[…]
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Metairie man cited for commercial guide violations in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Metairie man for alleged commercial guide violations in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Introducing Grosse Savanne Lakeside on Calcasieu Lake
The former lodge and dock of Big Lake Guide Service has been acquired by Grosse Savanne Lodge in Cameron Parish. Renamed Grosse Savanne Lakeside, this location offers anglers a quality stay with opportunities for fishing
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FFI Gulf Coast Council calls for increased minimum size for trout
The Fly Fishers International Gulf Coast Council today announced its support of an increase to a 14-inch minimum size limit. […]
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LDWF to host an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor workshop
This March, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be hosting an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor workshop in Baton Rouge.[…]
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All roads and trails temporarily closed on Big Lake WMA
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed all roads and ATV/UTV trails on Big Lake Wildlife Management Area due to flooding.[…]
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Elmer’s Island access road to close Feb. 18
The access road to Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge will close to the public Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 for construction activities.[…]
Flounder
Dramatic decrease in flounder stocks observed by LDWF
During their Feb. 6 meeting, members of the wildlife and fisheries commission heard some disheartening news regarding southern flounder stocks in Louisiana.[…]
Hunting
Public hearings for 2020-21 and 2021-22 hunting seasons to begin Feb. 11
The LDWF will hold public hearings for the proposed 2020-21 and 2021-22 hunting seasons beginning Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Minden.[…]
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Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc. issues monetary rewards at meeting
Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc., a Louisiana wildlife crime-stoppers program, awarded $5,400 to diligent citizens statewide at their quarterly meeting.[…]
Fishing
LDWF to celebrate 50 years of Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System
In 2020, LDWF will celebrate the creation and evolution of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System and spotlight these beautiful waterbodies.[…]
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Three people convicted in 2013 fatal boating incident in Plaquemines Parish
Three people were convicted in 25th Judicial District Court of Plaquemines Parish for their roles in a fatal boating incident that occurred in 2013.[…]
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Louisiana duck season over; Catahoula Lake fight is not
The issue of who legally owns the massive Catahoula Lake area and the fight to keep it open for public waterfowl hunting access is not over yet.[…]
Events & Announcements
Registration for Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops
The LDWF and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this spring.[…]
Hunting
Registration open for 2019 Louisiana Youth Hunter of the Year contest
The Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Louisiana Wildlife Federation are seeking submissions for the 2019 Youth Hunter of the Year contest.[…]
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Homer man arrested for allegedly killing a bald eagle
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Homer man for allegedly killing a bald eagle and other wildlife crimes in Claiborne Parish.[…]