Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to modify the special bait dealer’s permit
The LWFC adopted a NOI to amend the existing permit rules to allow the sale of live bait from the vessels of fishermen.[…]
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LWFC approves NOI to revise civil restitution values for fish and wildlife
The LWFC approved a NOI to revise and update civil restitution values for fish and wildlife for the illegal take of game and non-game species.[…]
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LDWF agent makes four separate cases in Terrebonne Parish
A LDWF enforcement agent cited three subjects for alleged commercial fishing violations and one for an alleged alligator hunting violation.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Kepler Lake on July 7
The LDWF, in conjunction with the Kepler Creek Recreation and Water Conservation District, scheduled a drawdown for Kepler Lake on July 7.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Saline Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake for giant salvinia control, reduction of organic muck, and fish habitat improvement.[…]
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Woodworth Shooting Range to close from June 2 to June 22 for maintenance
The Woodworth Shooting Range will be closed from June 2 to June 22 for required berm maintenance, the LDWF announced.[…]
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LDWF plans a Get Out & Fish! event at Oil and Gas Park on June 7
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Oil and Gas Park (I-10 Park) invite you to Get Out & Fish! with us on June 7th.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana’s annual Free Fishing Weekend to be held June 7-8
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 7 and June 8.[…]
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Woodworth Shooting Range to be closed May 30-31 for Youth Hunter Education Challenge event
The Woodworth Shooting Range will be closed May 30-31, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
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Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp to go on sale June 1, 2025
The 2025-26 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, also known as the Louisiana Duck Stamp, will go on sale June 1, the LDWF announced.[…]
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Louisiana turkey hunters harvest more than 3,500 birds for the second consecutive year
Louisiana turkey hunters once again enjoyed a banner year in the recently completed 2025 turkey season, harvesting more than 3,500 birds.[…]
Alligator
Are you GatorWise? LDWF partners with 10 states to launch alligator information website
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), along with 10 other alligator range states, has launched the GatorWise website.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through May 4, 2025
LA Creel indicates that 6.7 percent of Louisiana’s 2025 red snapper allocation have been harvested during the opening week of the season.[…]
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LDWF issues permit application for registering prohibited or restricted native turtles in possession by July 19
The LDWF has developed a permit application for a temporary exemption to possess prohibited and restricted native turtles for personal use.[…]
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LDWF announces recreational gag grouper season to open Sept. 1, 2025
The state recreational fishing season for Gulf gag grouper will begin on Sept. 1 instead of June 1, in order to match the federal season.[…]
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LDWF to hold public meeting on wild turkeys in Northeast Louisiana on May 28
The LDWF will hold a public meeting at the LSU AgCenter in St. Joseph on May 28 to discuss wild turkey populations in Northeast Louisiana.[…]