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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.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF deploys Lake Concordia Christmas tree reefs
LDWF Inland Fisheries biologists deployed 160 recycled Christmas trees at three locations in Lake Concordia to enhance fish habitat.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves amendments to 2025-26 hunting season and WMA NOI at March meeting
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission passed several amendments to the 2025-26 hunting regulation notice of intent.[…]
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Spring Bayou WMA patrol leads to illegal drug and firearm violations
LDWF enforcement agents arrested two subjects and cited another subject for alleged violations committed on a WMA in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
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LWF Commission adopts NOI to establish recreational wahoo regulations
The LWFC passed a Notice of Intent (NOI) to establish a five fish per person recreational bag and possession limit for wahoo. […]
Bass Fishing
LWFC passes NOI to modify current black bass regulations on Bussey Brake Reservoir
The LWFC adopted a Notice of Intent to modify the current black bass regulations on Bussey Brake Reservoir in Morehouse Parish.[…]
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Red snapper season to open May 1, 2025
The 2025 private recreational and state charter red snapper season will begin on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in both state and federal waters.[…]
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LDWF to hold Father-Child FUN Camp April 4-6 at Woodworth Outdoor Education facility
The LDWF will hold its annual Father-Child Families Understanding Nature (FUN) Camp April 4-6 at the Woodworth Outdoor Education facility.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF to host Freshwater Commercial Fisheries Listening Session for Atchafalaya Basin
LDWF will hold a Commercial Fisheries Listening Session on March 10, 2025, in Room 2039 (The Cajun Room) of the LDWF office in Lafayette.[…]
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Illegal deer harvest in North Louisiana leads to arrest of Bienville Parish man
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a man for alleged deer hunting violations and obstruction of justice in Lincoln and Bienville parishes.[…]
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Youth get opportunity to hunt for rabbits at Dewey Wills WMA
Four youth from across the state had an opportunity to hunt for rabbits during a youth lottery rabbit hunt on Feb. 22 at the Dewey Wills WMA.[…]
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Body of missing boater recovered from Banister Canal in St. Martin Parish
Search and rescue crews recovered the body of a missing boater in Lower St. Martin Parish this morning, Feb. 28.[…]