Bass Fishing
LDWF and RAU launch multi-year Florida bass project at Lake Boeuf
The LDWF Inland Fisheries Section partnered with RAU to complete the first stocking of 32,000 Florida Bass in Lake Boeuf on October 17, 2025.[…]
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Bass Fishing
The 77th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park to be held on March 28, 2026
The LDWF and the City Park Conservancy will host the Big Bass Rodeo, the oldest freshwater fishing rodeo in the nation, on March 28, 2026.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF announces Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman deer hunt for novice hunters
The LDWF is now accepting applications for the Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman Deer Hunt, scheduled for Jan. 9–11, 2026.[…]
Events & Announcements
Louisiana Sportsman Show will be held March 20-22
The 46th Annual Louisiana Sportsman Show will be held March 20-22, 2026 at the St. John Community Center & Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park.[…]
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LDWF provides hunters with feral hog trapping guidance for CWD Control Areas
In the CWD Control Area, bait not normally ingested by deer is allowed for feral hog trapping, or by holders of bear harvest permits.[…]
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Sherburne WMA skeet, pistol ranges to be closed Oct. 25
Skeet Range No. 2 and the 50-yard pistol range at Sherburne WMA shooting range will be closed to the public Oct. 25.[…]
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LDWF agents successfully find lost hunter in Vernon Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents located a lost hunter on Oct. 18 in Vernon Parish.[…]
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Red snapper landing estimates through Oct. 5, 2025
LA Creel indicates that 856,857 pounds, or 95.7 percent, of Louisiana’s 2025 red snapper private recreational allocation has been caught.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division welcomes 13 new agents at graduation
The LDWF Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 37th class of cadets into the ranks of LDWF Enforcement Division agents.[…]
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Fort Polk-Vernon, Fort Polk North WMAs closed until further notice
Fort Polk-Vernon and Fort Polk North WMAs are closed to all public activities until further notice due to the federal government shutdown.[…]
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LAWFF launches inaugural raffle to support LDWF conservation efforts
The LAWFF, in partnership with the LDWF, announced the launch of its inaugural raffle during its annual A Wild Night Fundraising Event.[…]
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LDWF agents cite Jonesville man for squirrel hunting violation in Catahoula Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject for an alleged squirrel hunting violation on Oct. 5 in Catahoula Parish.[…]
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Agents cite three subjects for WMA violations in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three subjects for Wildlife Management Area violations in Terrebonne Parish on Oct. 4.[…]
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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation offers exclusive black bear hunting experience
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation will launch an auction for an exclusive black bear hunting experience for the 2025 season.[…]
Hunting
Hunting seasons on Kisatchie National Forest open as usual
Squirrel and rabbit seasons opened as scheduled Saturday morning, October 4, on the Kisatchie National Forest.[…]
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Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc. issued monetary rewards at October meeting
The Louisiana Operation Game Thief (LOGT) Board of Directors held a meeting on Oct. 1 in Mansura and awarded $6,100 to the informants.[…]