Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 7
The LDWF will have lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season along with several LDWF WMA dove fields.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 11
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 11.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest on Sept. 4-10
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 4-10 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]
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Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery to open Aug. 29
The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery will open to state hunters beginning Aug. 29 and run through Sept. 25.[…]
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LDWF agents make an arrest in the Tickfaw River fatal boating incident
LDWF enforcement agents arrested the operator of a boat today, Aug. 22, for his involvement in a fatal boating incident in Livingston Parish.[…]
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Agents cite Baker man for deer hunting violation in East Baton Rouge Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject for an alleged deer hunting violation on Aug. 10 in East Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for 2024-25 White Lake WCA youth, marsh and rice field waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct two youth hunts, 30 marsh hunts, and 30 rice field waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake WCA in Vermilion Parish.[…]
Ducks
Governor and LDWF Secretary request USFWS to expand black-bellied whistling duck harvest opportunity
The governor and LDWF Secretary sent a letter to the USFWS requesting more harvest opportunities for black-bellied whistling ducks.[…]
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LDWF announces boat ramp closure at Acadiana Conservation Corridor WMA
The LDWF has closed the boat ramp on Louisiana Highway 29 at the Acadiana Conservation Corridor WMA for construction of a new boat ramp.[…]
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LDWF to open recreational red snapper season 7 days a week
The LDWF Secretary signed a Declaration of Emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season seven days a week beginning Aug. 19.[…]
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LDWF agents cite Baton Rouge man for fishing violations in Jefferson Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Baton Rouge man for alleged fishing violations in Jefferson Parish.[…]
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LWFC allocates waterfowl breeding grounds funding to Delta Waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited
LDWF dedicated funding for development and preservation of migratory waterfowl breeding grounds to Delta Waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited.[…]
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Reward of $12,500 still being offered for information on whooping crane shooting in Evangeline Parish
The LDWF and the USFWS are looking for leads regarding an endangered whooping crane that was found deceased in Evangeline Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF accepting applications for two fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops
The LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF) are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall.[…]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on WMAs
The LDWF is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF WMAs for the 2024-2025 hunting season.[…]
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