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USFWS Regulations Committee approves scaup harvest strategy
Bismarck, N.D – American waterfowl hunters are one step closer to facing a reduced scaup bag limit for the upcoming hunting season.[…]
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Hunting
Governor signs two hunting-related acts into law
The Louisiana legislature passed and Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed two hunting-related acts into law during the 2008 session that authorize the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to change several guidelines in the upcoming seasonal hunting regulations.[…]
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Applications being accepted for 2008 Bayou Pierre W.M.A. lottery dove hunt
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is now accepting applications for the 2008 Bayou Pierre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) lottery dove hunts scheduled for the first Saturday of the September 2008 dove season.[…]
Events & Announcements
Corps workshop seeks input on Bonnet Carré Spillway Master Plan
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is hosting an informational workshop on Wednesday, June 11 at Destrehan High School, 1 Wildcat Ln., in Destrehan to collect input on current and potential recreational uses and management of natural resources found in the Bonnet Carré Spillway.[…]
Events & Announcements
Water access bill in need of angler support
BATON ROUGE, La. – A bill that would set in law the right to recreationally fish navigable waters up to the high-water mark is in dire need of angler support, the bill’s author told Louisiana Sportsman.[…]
Fishing
Youth Anglers Allowed To Take Undersized Bass During Memorial And Labor Day Weekends
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 Memorial and Labor Day weekends on select waterways.[…]
Events & Announcements
Bonnet Carré Spillway to be closed completely today
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, will close the final 30 bays at the Bonnet Carré Spillway today. The Corps began to close bays on Apr. 30.[…]
Events & Announcements
L.D.W.F. And Bowie Outfitters To Hold Deer Scoring And Measuring Event On May 10
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in cooperation with Bowie Outfitters, in Baton Rouge, is conducting a deer scoring and measuring event this Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bowie Outfitters is located at 8630 Perkins Road.[…]
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Popular captain caught with more than 900 red snapper, DWF says
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents made a major bust Monday night of a well-known charter captain who allegedly harvested an incredible amount of red snapper.[…]
Events & Announcements
Iatt Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan Announced
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has released a new Iatt Lake aquatic plant management plan.[…]
Events & Announcements
L.D.W.F. Enforcement Agent Among Four Arrested During Drug Trafficking Investigation
A cooperative investigation involving the Louisiana State Police (LSP) Bureau of Investigation/North District, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division and the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in the arrest of an LDWF enforcement agent and three others in LaSalle Parish.[…]
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Spring Squirrel Season Set To Begin May 3
If the fall hunting season seems too far away, then hunters should utilize the spring squirrel season this May to attain their hunting fix and carry them through the summer.[…]
Fishing
NOAA’s Fisheries Service Outlines Measures to Prevent Overfishing of Sandbar and Other Sharks
NOAA’s Fisheries Service has outlined new measures to prevent overfishing and rebuild the number of sandbar and other shark species. The public may comment on the final environmental impact statement (FEIS) until May 19.[…]
Events & Announcements
Sherburne W.M.A. South farm area closed due to rising river
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has closed the South Farm area on the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) due to flooding conditions.[…]
Events & Announcements
L.D.W.F. Aquatic Plant Control Program MAKES PROGRESS at Lake Bistineau
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Inland Fisheries Division completed a week-long herbicide spray project at Lake Bistineau on April 11 as part of a long-range plan to regain control of aquatic plants on the northwest Louisiana water body.[…]
Events & Announcements
Shell Road closed on the Three Rivers W.M.A. due to floodwaters
Due to rising floodwaters from the Red River, Shell Road on the Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in lower Concordia Parish is closed until further notice.[…]