Events & Announcements
Louisiana Outdoor Adventure Photo Contest launches
It’s no secret that Louisiana natives are known for their passion, whether it be food, dancing or the outdoors.[…]
News Breaker
Freshwater Fishing
Five injured in Diversion Canal boat crash
Four Baton Rougeans, including a coach of the LSU cheer coach, were injured Saturday (Aug. 27) when the boat in which they were riding apparently slammed into a pier on the Diversion Canal, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
General
Cougar photo confirmed by LDWF biologists
A trail cam captured an image of a cougar in Vernon Parish earlier this month, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries confirmed yesterday (Aug. 29).[…]
Events & Announcements
Louisiana coastal land loss video release
Today, the U.S. Geological Survey National Wetlands Research Center is pleased to announce the release of a new Louisiana coastal land loss video, detailing key findings portrayed in its new coastal map.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Fishing regs change Sept. 1 on waters along Texas border
Fishing regulations on the waters running along the Louisiana-Texas border change Sept. 1 to make size restrictions and daily bags consistent, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
Deer Hunting
Big buck contests set to start
With the deer hunting beginning Sept. 17, it’s important to ensure you have a camera to pack into the woods with you.[…]
Events & Announcements
Breton NWR reopened to public access
Effectively immediately, Breton National Wildlife Refuge is reopened to public visitation and use, under normal refuge regulations. Nesting periods for colonial seabirds and shorebirds have ended, and visitors may now access beach areas of the refuge.[…]
Events & Announcements
On Second Thought: Coastal project thought to have failed might be working after all
Spring flooding in the Mississippi River Valley system may have left behind loads of misery, but appears to have deposited a surprise near the mouth of the river.[…]
News Breaker
Fishermen cited for red-snapper violations
Six men were cited for alleged offshore fishing violations including possessing red snapper out of season in two separate stops on Aug. 15-16, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported today (Aug. 25).[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Seafood, water-well sampling in progress after Pearl River fish kill
The Bogalusa paper mill responsible for the spill that caused a massive fish kill in the Pearl River has agreed to the fund state testing of seafood and private water wells, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
News Breaker
2012 turkey hunting season focus of public meeting
Turkey-hunting regulations for 2012 will be the focus of a public meeting set for Aug. 30 in Jonesboro, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced. […]
Events & Announcements
September issue to hit mailboxes next week
The September issue of Louisiana Sportsman is on its way to the printer, and will be mailed on Saturday. That means subscribers will start seeing the issue in their mailboxes beginning on Monday.[…]
Deer Hunting
Use of dogs in Kisatchie deer hunting added to 2011-12 hunting dates
During a special meeting yesterday (Aug. 17), the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission decided to allow deer hunting with dogs on Kisatchie National Forest during a nine-day period in December.[…]
Events & Announcements
New Iberia man pleads guilty for killing Louisiana black bear
A 39-year-old New Iberia man has pleaded guilty in federal court to killing a black bear during the 2008-09 hunting season, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported today (Aug. 17).[…]
News Breaker
White Lake youth waterfowl lottery hunting applications being accepted
Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 youth waterfowl lottery hunts to be held on the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in November, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced yesterday (Aug. 16).
The Nov. 5-6 hunts are free, but lottery applications must be submitted before close of business on Sept. 15, LDWF said.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LDWF seeks volunteers for Elmer’s Island Beach Sweep
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries needs help cleaning the beaches of Elmer’s Island this Thursday (Aug. 18), the agency announced.[…]