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LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend July 3-5
The LDWF Enforcement Division will increase on the water patrols and enforcement as part of Operation Dry Water.[…]
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LDWF agent receives Charter Boat Enforcement award at July commission meeting
A LDWF enforcement agent was the recipient of a Louisiana Charter Boat Association (LCBA) award at the LWFC meeting on July 1 in Baton Rouge.[…]
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Bodcau, Woodworth shooting ranges to be closed July 3
The Bodcau and Woodworth shooting ranges will be closed Friday (July 3) in observance of the Independence Day holiday.[…]
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Louisiana spring inshore shrimp season to close July 6 in state inside waters
The 2026 spring inshore shrimp season will close at official sunset on July 6, 2026 in all Louisiana waters, except for some areas.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division investigating fatal boating incident in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on June 27 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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LDWF Sec. Bosworth increases red snapper bag limit to five fish for Independence Day weekend
LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has signed a declaration of emergency to increase the red snapper limit to five fish per person for 7/2-7/5. […]
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LDWF agents cite two subjects in North Central Louisiana
LDWF enforcement agents cited two subjects for their alleged roles in violating turkey hunting regulations in Winn and Caldwell parishes.[…]
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Agents arrest subject for cruelty to animals and wildlife violations in Vernon Parish
The LDWF Enforcement Division arrested a Vernon Parish man on June 11 for alleged animal cruelty and wildlife violations.[…]
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Agents cite Slidell man for selling fish illegally
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject for an allegedly selling fish illegally on May 30 in St. Tammany Parish.[…]
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LDWF agents cite subjects for shocking fish in Caldwell Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged fishing violations in Caldwell Parish.[…]
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LDWF agents rescue people and pets from flooding in Avoyelles Parish
LDWF enforcement agents rescued 86 people and 20 pets in Avoyelles Parish from floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Arthur.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 7, 2026
The red snapper landings estimate through June 7, 2026 indicate that 210,474 pounds, or 23.9%, has been landed.[…]
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LDWF reminds public to be mindful of displaced wildlife following Tropical Storm Arthur
The LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife and to avoid contact with displaced animals as they seek temporary refuge.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division investigating fatal boating incident in Iberia Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal single-vessel boating incident in Iberia Parish.[…]
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Woodworth and Bodcau shooting ranges to be closed June 19
The Woodworth and Bodcau shooting ranges will be closed Friday (June 19) for the Juneteenth holiday. Both ranges will be open June 20-21.[…]
Bass Fishing
LDWF releases 5,500 striped bass into Pearl River to restore a native fish species
The LDWF, with the USFWS, MDWFP, and the Gulf Striped Bass Working Group, released 5,500 Gulf Strain Striped Bass into the Pearl River.[…]