Alligator
Louisiana recreational alligator lottery opportunities still available
Spots remain available for the Louisiana recreational alligator lottery, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.[…]
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LDWF agent recognized for waterfowl enforcement efforts
A LDWF Enforcement Division agent was recognized for his waterfowl enforcement efforts at the Sept. 3 LWFC meeting in Baton Rouge.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LWFC passes NOI to change commercial menhaden reporting requirements
The LWFC approved an NOI to change the commercial menhaden reporting requirements as a result of Act 444 of the 2026 legislative session.[…]
Fishing
LWFC approves boating equipment and requirements notice of intent
The LWFC approves NOI to clarify and update regulations and procedures related to vessel equipment, vessel requirements and boating penalties.[…]
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LDWF agents cite three subjects for illegal seafood sales
LDWF enforcement agents cited three subjects on July 21 for alleged illegal seafood sales in south Louisiana.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF works to restore native habitat throughout the Saline-Larto Complex
LDWF staff continued efforts to restore beneficial native aquatic vegetation throughout the Saline-Larto Complex by planting coontail.[…]
Dove
Dove hunting season opens statewide on Sept. 5, 2026
The 2026 dove hunting season begins Sept. 5 statewide, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
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LDWF agents cite two subjects for turtle excluder device violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited two subjects for alleged commercial fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division welcomes 23 new agents at graduation
The LDWF Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 38th class of cadets into the ranks of LDWF Enforcement Division agents.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
New fishing regulations in the Saline-Larto Complex beginning Sept. 20
Beginning Sept. 20, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in the Saline-Larto Complex.[…]
Deer Hunting
New early archery season to open on private lands in CWD Management Zones
Deer hunters on private land inside Louisiana’s CWD Management Zones will have nine additional days of archery hunting this year.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for the 2026-27 White Lake WCA youth and marsh waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct two youth waterfowl lottery hunts and 30 marsh waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake WCA in Vermilion Parish.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana 2nd Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday set for Sept. 4-6
The annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday takes place Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest on Sept. 2-9
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 2-9 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]
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$20,000 reward offered for information on bald eagle shooting in Vermilion Parish
LDWF Enforcement Agents and United States Fish and Wildlife Service are investigating the illegal shooting and killing of a bald eagle.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in Colfax and DeRidder on Sept. 5
The LDWF will have lease fields available in Colfax and DeRidder for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 5.[…]