Deer Hunting
LWFC approves DE and NOI to expand CWD Control Area beginning May 1
The LWFC approved a Declaration of Emergency and NOI to expand the CWD Control Area in northeast central Louisiana beginning May 1.[…]
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Bass Fishing
76th Annual Big Bass Rodeo winners announced
On March 29, New Orleans City Park hosted the 76th Annual Big Bass Rodeo, with over 400 anglers competing for the championship title.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Rapides Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Rapides Parish on March 30.[…]
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Agents cite a subject for taking red snapper during a closed season
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Carencro man for an alleged fishing violation in Plaquemines Parish on March 22.[…]
Hunting
Fathers, Sons & Old Guns: A new story collection by Glynn Harris
Glynn Harris has struck gold again with a new book. Fathers, Sons & Old Guns: Stories from Under the Hickories is a collection of 50 stories.[…]
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LDWF announces winners of the 2025 Durable License Card Contest
The LDWF would like to congratulate Jeff Penny, Abbie Bourgeois, Ty Hibbs, and Chad Nolan for winning the 2025 hard license card contest.[…]
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Louisiana’s 2025 turkey season begins March 29 for youth/physically challenged, April 5 for all others
The 2025 turkey hunting season begins March 29-30 for youth (17 or younger) and physically challenged-wheel chaired confined hunters.[…]
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LDWF agents cite Abbeville man for illegally shooting a black bear in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a southwestern Louisiana man for allegedly illegally taking a Louisiana black bear in Vermilion Parish.[…]
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LDWF agents cite Rapides Parish man for deer hunting violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged deer hunting violations in Rapides Parish.[…]
Fishing
2025 Boating Education Lagniappe Day slated for April 26
The LDWF will be hosting the 14th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 26 at nine different locations across the state.[…]
Ducks
LDWF announces 2026 Louisiana Duck Stamp Contest
The LDWF has announced the rules and timeframe for the 2026 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp (Louisiana Duck Stamp) competition.[…]
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LDWF to send waterfowl survey to HIP registered hunters
The LDWF will send a survey to Harvest Information Program (HIP) registered Louisiana waterfowl hunters beginning March 17.[…]
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Agents cite a commercial charter guide for fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged commercial charter guide violations on March 8 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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LDWF agent cites two subjects for deer hunting violations in Assumptions Parish
A LDWF enforcement agent cited two subjects for alleged deer hunting violations on March 8 in Assumption Parish.[…]
Bass Fishing
The 76th Annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park
Hosted by the LDWF and the City Park Conservancy, the 76th Annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park to be held March 29.[…]
Deer Hunting
CWD case found in a white-tailed deer in Catahoula Parish
The LDWF is reporting a confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a hunter-harvested white-tailed buck in Catahoula Parish.[…]