Hunting
Use caution near logging operations on Thistlethwaite WMA
Hunters using the Thistlewaite WMA Limited Use Area are asked to use caution due to logging operations in the 345 acre tract.[…]
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Alligator
Three subjects cited for alligator violations in St. Mary Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged alligator violations on Sept. 7 in St. Mary Parish.[…]
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Bussey Brake WMA renovation almost complete
Progress continues on the Bussey Brake WMA renovation project in Morehouse Parish, including a complete overhaul of the waterbody.[…]
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Red snapper season to reopen
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season for the next two weekends.[…]
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Two men arrested for stealing game camera and equipment
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested two men for allegedly stealing property on Sept. 18 in Rapides Parish.[…]
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LDWF urging boaters to be safe during hunting season
With the fall and winter outdoor season underway, the LDWF Enforcement Division is reminding hunters about boating safety during the hunting season.[…]
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LDWF data updates loss of aquatic resources from historic 2019 flooding
The lingering effects of the 2019 record floodwaters on Louisiana’s aquatic life continue to be measured by the Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
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Aerial teal survey ‘weak,’ estimate is 115,000 birds
If you’re venturing into a blind this weekend for the opening day of teal hunting season, you need to read this before going out.[…]
Dove
LDWF agents issue multiple dove hunting citations
LDWF enforcement agents wrote 78 citations to 62 subjects for alleged dove hunting related violations during the opening weekend of the dove season.[…]
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Double fatality boating incident on Upper Amite River
The LDWF Enforcement Division is investigating a single vessel double fatality that occurred in East Baton Rouge Parish on Sept. 5. […]
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Agents cited two men for shocking fish in Grand River
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged illegal fishing activity on Aug. 31 in Iberville Parish.[…]
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Commission to receive finalized speckled trout stock assessment Sept. 5
A presentation on the speckled trout stock assessment is to be discussed at the Sept. 5 meeting of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries commission.[…]
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Trout limit changes for the Texas side of Sabine Lake
Anglers fishing in all of Texas coastal waters, including the Texas side of Sabine Lake, now have a 5 trout daily limit and a 15-inch minimum length limit.[…]
Dove
LDWF offering five lease fields and WMA fields for opening day of dove season
The LDWF will have available five lease fields for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 7 along with several LDWF WMA dove fields.[…]
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LDWF to host squirrel hunting seminar on Sept. 21
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a squirrel hunting seminar for beginners in Lafayette on Sept. 21.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
A speck-tacular day
Graydon Hall, his dad Mike Hall and grandpa Rudy Hall won first place in the Faux Pas Invitational 5 trout stringer category using Matrix Shad baits.[…]