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LDWF agents and LSP troopers arrest eight subjects for DWI during the 2025 Tickfaw 200
LDWF enforcement agents and LSP troopers issued numerous boating safety citations and 8 DWI arrests for the 2025 Tickfaw 200 Poker Run.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division seeking owners of unregistered houseboats
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division are patrolling waterways for unregistered houseboats.[…]
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LDWF announces temporary closure of South Farm in Sherburne WMA
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed South Farm on Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) due to flooding.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves 2025-27 hunting regulation notice of intent
The LWFC approved a NOI for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 hunting seasons, 2025-26 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]
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LDWF announces the addition of a new WMA in Washington Parish – Bogue Chitto WMA
In partnership with Trust for Public Land, the LDWF established a new 1,642.5-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Washington Parish.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces bid process for alligator hunting on certain WMAs, WCAs, USACE properties and refuges for 2025-27
The LDWF is accepting bids now through May 20 for alligator hunting on certain WMAs, WCAs, USACE properties and state wildlife refuges.[…]
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Jason Adriance, LDWF Finfish Program Manager, named Conservation Professional of the Year
At the LWF’s annual Conservation Achievement Awards banquet, Jason Adriance was named Conservation Professional of the Year. […]
Fishing
123 boaters certified during “Boating Education Lagniappe Day”
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries certified 123 boaters statewide after its 14th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day.”[…]
Fishing
LDWF ROLP and Bowfishing Permits now on LA Wallet
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and LA Wallet will add additional digital fishing permits to the LA Wallet app.[…]
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Reckless driving and drug possession leads to arrest in Jefferson Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Gretna man for alleged open arrest warrants, drug and motor vehicle violations in Jefferson Parish.[…]
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‘Louisiana Outdoors Forever’ accepting pre-applications for a new funding cycle
The Louisiana Outdoors Forever (LOF) Project Selection Board is pleased to announce their second funding cycle for conservation projects.[…]
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Agents cite two subjects for turkey hunting violations in Beauregard Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged turkey hunting violations in Beauregard Parish on April 17.[…]
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Spring squirrel hunting season opens May 3, 2025
The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins May 3 in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 25, the LDWF announced.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest convicted felon for possession of a firearm and DWI in St. Martin Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Pierre Part man for alleged firearm violations and operating a vessel while impaired in St. Martin Parish.[…]
Hunting
LDWF to send annual online hunter harvest survey beginning April 28
The LDWF will send its annual online hunter harvest survey to randomly selected state hunters via email beginning Monday, April 28.[…]
Fishing
Limited spots still available for Boating Education Lagniappe Day on April 26
The 14th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” will be on April 26 at nine different locations across the state.[…]