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Agents cite Houma man for charter guide and hunting guide violations
LDWF Enforcement Agents cited a man and for alleged fishing and hunting guide violations on Feb. 11 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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Pollock man cited for turkey hunting violations in Natchitoches Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Pollock man on March 29 for alleged turkey hunting violations in Natchitoches Parish.[…]
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LDWF Target Range Grant Program now open
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Target Range Grant Program has begun an application period that will be open until July 1.[…]
Fishing
Island Road fishing piers, boat launch at PAC WMA to be closed for parking area repairs
The fishing piers and boat launch located on Island Road at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA will experience intermittent closures.[…]
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LDWF agents honored for responding to the Jan. 1 New Orleans terrorist attack
At the April LWFC meeting, the LDWF honored 10 Enforcement agents for their bravery during the Jan. 1 terrorist attack in New Orleans.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]