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Be mindful of displaced wildlife following Hurricane Francine
The LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by flood water from the storm.[…]
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Teal season opens in Louisiana on Sept. 14
The 2024 teal hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 14, statewide and runs through Sept. 29, the LDWF announced.[…]
Bass Fishing
Save the date for the 76th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival
The Big Bass Rodeo is the oldest freshwater fishing rodeo in the nation and offers categories and activities for all ages and skill levels.[…]
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LDWF agents cite six subjects for alligator violations in Northeast Louisiana
LDWF enforcement agents cited six subjects for alleged alligator hunting violations on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 in Tensas and Madison parishes.[…]
Deer Hunting
Boat ramp opened on Acadiana Conservation Corridor WMA
The LDWF has opened a new boat ramp on Louisiana Highway 29 on the west side of I-49 at the Acadiana Conservation Corridor WMA.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LDWF Secretary requests LWF Commission to consider expanding shark harvest
LDWF Secretary Madison Sheahan sent a letter to the LWFC requesting them to consider expanding opportunities for sharks.[…]
Dove
Louisiana dove hunting season begins Sept. 7, 2024
The 2024 dove hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 7, statewide, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
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Grayson resident arrested on aggravated cruelty to animals
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested a subject for alleged wildlife violations in Caldwell Parish.[…]
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LDWF offering free seminar on squirrel hunting skills Sept. 21 in Minden
The LDWF Education Section will hold a free beginners squirrel hunting seminar in Minden on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m.-noon.[…]
Hunting
National Hunting and Fishing Day set for Sept. 28, 2024
Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day will be held Sept. 28 at four locations across the state, the LDWF announced.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 7
The LDWF will have lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season along with several LDWF WMA dove fields.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 11
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 11.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest on Sept. 4-10
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 4-10 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]
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Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery to open Aug. 29
The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery will open to state hunters beginning Aug. 29 and run through Sept. 25.[…]
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LDWF agents make an arrest in the Tickfaw River fatal boating incident
LDWF enforcement agents arrested the operator of a boat today, Aug. 22, for his involvement in a fatal boating incident in Livingston Parish.[…]
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Agents cite Baker man for deer hunting violation in East Baton Rouge Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject for an alleged deer hunting violation on Aug. 10 in East Baton Rouge Parish.[…]