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Coast Guard honors LDWF agent with Lifesaving Medal
The U.S. Coast Guard awarded LDWF Sgt. Stephen Rhodes with the Coast Guard Silver Lifesaving Medal, Tuesday, Sept. 17.[…]
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Hunting
LDWF Woodworth Shooting Range to be closed Sept. 28 for National Hunting and Fishing Day
The shooting range at the Woodworth Education Facility will be closed Sept. 28 as the LDWF will host National Hunting and Fishing Day.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces catfish stockings and fishing courses to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day
The LDWF is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day by stocking 16 Get Out & Fish! ponds across the state with adult channel catfish.[…]
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Agents cite Denham Springs man for possessing undersized spotted sea trout in Jefferson Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Denham Springs man for an alleged fishing violation in Jefferson Parish on Sept 8.[…]
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Texas man cited for recreational fishing violation in Jefferson Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Texas man for an alleged fishing violation in Jefferson Parish.[…]
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LWFC adopts amended NOI for rule changes to reptile and amphibian regulations
The LWFC adopted an amended notice of intent for rule changes to the LDWF Reptile and Amphibian Regulations.[…]
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LDWF agents make numerous dove hunting violation cases on opening weekend
LDWF enforcement agents cited 75 subjects resulting in 100 citations for alleged dove hunting violations on the opening weekend.[…]
Fishing
LDWF warns public/requests notification of fish kills due to Hurricane Francine
The LDWF needs help spotting fish kills that may occur in south central and southeast Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. […]
Fishing
Drawdown on Lake Lafourche scheduled to begin Sept. 16
The LDWF is scheduled to begin a drawdown for Lake Lafourche in Caldwell Parish on Sept. 16 and will continue through Nov. 30, 2024.[…]
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Be mindful of displaced wildlife following Hurricane Francine
The LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by flood water from the storm.[…]
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Teal season opens in Louisiana on Sept. 14
The 2024 teal hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 14, statewide and runs through Sept. 29, the LDWF announced.[…]
Bass Fishing
Save the date for the 76th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival
The Big Bass Rodeo is the oldest freshwater fishing rodeo in the nation and offers categories and activities for all ages and skill levels.[…]
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LDWF agents cite six subjects for alligator violations in Northeast Louisiana
LDWF enforcement agents cited six subjects for alleged alligator hunting violations on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 in Tensas and Madison parishes.[…]
Deer Hunting
Boat ramp opened on Acadiana Conservation Corridor WMA
The LDWF has opened a new boat ramp on Louisiana Highway 29 on the west side of I-49 at the Acadiana Conservation Corridor WMA.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LDWF Secretary requests LWF Commission to consider expanding shark harvest
LDWF Secretary Madison Sheahan sent a letter to the LWFC requesting them to consider expanding opportunities for sharks.[…]
Dove
Louisiana dove hunting season begins Sept. 7, 2024
The 2024 dove hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 7, statewide, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]