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Drawdown for Bayou D’Arbonne Lake extended through Dec. 16
The LDWF is announcing that the current drawdown on Bayou D’Arbonne Lake in Union Parish will be extended until Dec. 16, 2024. […]
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Deer Hunting
LDWF offering CWD drop-off locations for 2024-25 deer hunting season
The LDWF is providing chronic wasting disease (CWD) drop-off locations in several north Louisiana parishes during the 2024-25 hunting season.[…]
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Agents cite Southwest Louisiana man for hunter harassment
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent cited a subject for alleged hunter harassment in Vermilion Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Flood waters force closure of deer hunting in Maurepas Swamp WMA
Flood waters in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) have triggered an automatic deer hunting season closure.[…]
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LDWF agents cite two men for deer hunting violations in Rapides Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged deer hunting violations in Rapides Parish.[…]
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John Nelson Harris wins 2025 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition
John Nelson Harris of Groveland, Florida, has won the 2025 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition sponsored by the LDWF.[…]
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Agents cite three subjects for deer hunting violations in Rapides Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for deer hunting violations in Rapides Parish.[…]
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LDWF agents cite Arkansas man for hunting contest fraud in Morehouse Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited an Arkansas man for alleged contest fraud in Morehouse Parish.[…]
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LDWF agent arrests Grant Parish man for fifth offense DWI
A LDWF enforcement agent arrested a subject for alleged driving while impaired (DWI) in Grant Parish on Oct. 27.[…]
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LDWF agent arrests three subjects for aggravated cruelty to animals in Sabine Parish
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent arrested three men for alleged cruelty to animal charges in Sabine Parish.[…]
Ducks
LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters of mottled duck hunting regulations for 2024-25 season
The LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters that the harvest of mottled ducks is prohibited in the first 15 days of the regular duck season.[…]
Hunting
Governor Landry proclaims November, Wild Game Meat Donation Month
Governor Landry asks Louisiana hunters to donate part or all of their harvest to families in need this holiday season.[…]
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Agents arrest subject for DWI and careless operation of a vessel in St. Mary Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a subject for alleged recreational boating violations on Oct. 20 in St. Mary Parish.[…]
Ducks
Louisiana duck hunting season begins in November
The 2024 Louisiana duck hunting season begins Nov. 2-3 in the West Zone with a youth-only hunt, and the first split opens Nov. 9.[…]
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LDWF agents cite three subjects for migratory game bird violations in Lafayette Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for alleged migratory game bird violations in Lafayette Parish on Oct. 19.[…]
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Water-control structure project completed on Russell Sage WMA
The LDWF and Delta Waterfowl have replaced the main water control structure on the Russell Sage WMA Bean Field Impoundment.[…]