Fishing
Governor requests federal disaster declaration for flooded fisheries
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced today that he has requested a federal fisheries disaster declaration for Louisiana from the U.S. Department of Commerce.[…]
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Fishing Tournaments
New CCA Star leader for Southeast division
Jason Boh of New Orleans caught the new CCA Star leader for the Southeast division today (June 11) on Tommy Vidrine’s boat.[…]
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How to estimate the weight of a redfish
By measuring the girth at the fattest part of the fish and the length of the fish, you can use this formula to estimate the live weight of a red drum.[…]
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Coyote kills family’s cat after entering Alabama home
A coyote got into an Alabama home through a doggy door on June 3 and killed the family’s cat before the homeowner shot and killed the canine.[…]
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Red snapper catch statistics through May 26
The latest catch statistics recorded by LA Creel, LDWF’s near real-time data collection program, is 62,179 pounds, or 8 percent of Louisiana’s allocation.[…]
Geese
Greater white-fronted goose’s journey provides invaluable information
A female greater white-fronted goose tagged in southwest Louisiana by LDWF biologists in November helped reveal the incredible journey the birds make.[…]
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Sherburne WMA set to close due to Morganza Spillway opening
The LDWF will close Sherburne WMA on June 1 at midnight due to the opening of the Morganza Spillway, which is scheduled to be opened June 2.[…]
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Seven cited for violations during red snapper opening weekend
LDWF cited seven individuals for alleged fishing violations during the opening weekend of red snapper season in St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes.[…]
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Be mindful of displaced animals during Morganza Spillway opening
With the Morganza Spillway to be opened June 2, LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by flood water.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
River flooding causes changes in McDonald Big Bass tourney
Prolonged flooding in Louisiana has the June 8-9 Ronald McDonald Annual Big Bass Classic on the Ouachita River making some major last minute changes.[…]
Deer Hunting
What happens to the wildlife when the Morganza floods?
With the Corps of Engineers considering opening the Morganza Floodway, we take a look at how the opening will affect deer, turkeys, small game and bears.[…]
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Flooding delays Bussey Brake WMA renovation
Mother Nature has again delayed the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ renovation efforts on the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area.[…]
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Chances of Morganza Spillway opening are increasing
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is warning those along the Morganza Spillway that it could be forced to open some of the structure’s gates in early June.[…]
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Escalating floods putting Mississippi River’s Old River Control Structure at risk
The Old River Control Structure, critical defense against the Mississippi River, is under increasing threat due to flood heights that have escalated.[…]
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LDWF agent credited with saving woman’s life
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent saved the life of a motorist on May 19 in East Feliciana Parish.[…]
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Red snapper angler participation needed
The LDWF encourages anglers pursuing red snapper to use its Electronic Reporting Program to provide important, real-time catch data.[…]