General
Gun-in-vehicle law ignored by Shell/Motiva
Earlier this year, Gov. Bobby Jindal signed into law Senate Bill 51, which granted all employees in the state the right to carry firearms in their vehicles while at work.[…]
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Bass Fishing
Youth anglers allowed to take undersized bass during Labor Day weekend
In an effort to increase participation in freshwater fishing by the state’s youth, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) will allow the taking of undersized black bass by anglers 15 years of age and younger during the Labor Day weekend on select waterways.[…]
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White Lake W.C.A. youth waterfowl hunt dates announced
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will hold youth waterfowl hunts on the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) near Gueydan on Nov. 1 and 2. LDWF will sponsor the hunts to provide a quality experience for young waterfowl hunters.[…]
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L.D.W.F. accepting applications for group hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is now accepting applications for waterfowl group hunts for up to 12 hunters per group on the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA). […]
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L.W.F.C. sets tentative migratory waterfowl seasons
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) voted to tentatively adopt proposed season dates, bag limits and shooting hours for the 2008-09 migratory waterfowl season at their Aug. 7 meeting.[…]
Deer Hunting
Central Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge announces lottery deer hunting opportunities at Lake Ophelia NWR
The Central Louisiana National Wildlife Refuge Complex will offer three muzzleloader quota deer hunts at Lake Ophelia NWR this year (Dec. 6-7, 2008; Jan. 3-4, 2009; Jan. 17-18, 2009).[…]
Events & Announcements
L.D.W.F. to hold alligator lottery hunts
In order to increase alligator harvest opportunities, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will initiate new alligator lottery hunts on eight Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) for the 2008 alligator harvest season.[…]
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White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area teal season lottery announced
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is accepting applications for lottery teal hunts on the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.[…]
Events & Announcements
New web page addresses red snapper questions
New federal regulations constraining recreational fishing for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico have raised numerous questions about the basis for the regulations and about the species’ biology. […]
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2009 turkey hunting season dates proposed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries proposed the season dates for the 2009 turkey hunting season to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission at the commission’s July 8 meeting.[…]
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L.W.F.C. sets tentative early migratory bird seasons
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the tentative dates for the 2008-09 early migratory bird hunting seasons at their July 8 meeting.[…]
Fishing
High fuel prices crimp fishing trips
Record high fuel prices are causing anglers to cut back on their fishing plans, according to a recent survey. And the impact of fuel prices among anglers appears to have escalated sharply since last summer.[…]
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Declining habitat impacts breeding ducks for 2008
MEMPHIS, Tenn.− July 7- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its preliminary report today on mid-continent breeding ducks and habitats, based on surveys conducted in May and early June.[…]
Events & Announcements
Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge hosts informational exchange meeting regarding the upcoming 2008-2009 Refuge hunting season
Tensas River NWR would like to announce an informational exchange meeting on the 2008-2009 hunting season for the Refuge.[…]
Events & Announcements
Draft EPA permit opens Pandora’s box of compliance problems for boaters
ALEXANDRIA , VA , July 1, 2008 – In response to a federal court order, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a draft permit for millions of recreational vessels for “normal operational discharges” that could open a Pandora’s box of compliance problems and unfairly subject recreational boaters – including those who own canoes and kayaks – to potential nuisance lawsuits.[…]
Hunting
Hunter education classes being offered statewide
As the fall hunting season draws closer, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Hunter Education Section will offer more courses in hunter education and bow hunter education with classes being added every week.[…]