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LDWF to reopen the private recreational red snapper season for two four-day periods
LA Creel data indicates that 4% of Louisiana’s 2026 annual private recreational allocation remains, and a re-opening is warranted.[…]
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Freshwater Fishing
Drawdown for aquatic vegetation control scheduled on Vernon Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for parish/state/landowner maintenance, fish habitat improvement and vegetation control on Vernon Lake.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF releases nearly 50,000 giant salvinia weevils into Saline-Larto Complex
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries completed its second release of giant salvinia weevils into the Saline-Larto Complex.[…]
Alligator
Recreational alligator harvest lottery to open Aug. 20
LDWF recreational alligator harvest lottery will open Aug. 20 through Aug. 30. LDWF will conduct the recreational season beginning Oct. 1-31.[…]
Fishing
Fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshop application period is open!
LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF) are teaming up to present two fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops. […]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Catahoula Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a single vessel boating fatality that occurred in Catahoula Parish on Aug. 12.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF coordinates with Cheniere Lake authorities for a scheduled drawdown
The LDWF, in conjunction with the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, has scheduled a drawdown of Cheniere Lake to begin August 11.[…]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on WMAs
LDWF is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas for the 2026-2027 hunting season.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for John K. Kelly, Grand Bayou Reservoir
The LDWF, in cooperation with the John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir District, has scheduled a drawdown of Grand Bayou Reservoir.[…]
Hunting
Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana to host 2026 Clean Out Your Freezer Day on Aug. 23
Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana is back again asking Louisiana to make more room in their freezer for the upcoming hunting season.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest subject for DWI on the water following boating incident
LDWF enforcement agents arrested an Addis man on July 14 for alleged boating violations in Iberville Parish.[…]
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LWFC passes resolution of support for Amberjack Exempted Fishing Permit
The LWFC passed a resolution supporting the Department’s application for an Exempted Fishing Permit for Greater Amberjack.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest Denham Springs woman for Amite River boating incident
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested a Denham Springs woman on Aug. 10 for alleged boating violations.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Drawdown for aquatic vegetation control and fish habitat improvement on Chicot Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown on Chicot Lake for fish habitat improvement, organic reduction, and nuisance aquatic vegetation control.[…]
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Recreational red snapper season to close Aug. 9
LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth signed a declaration of emergency to close the private recreational Red Snapper season on August 9, 2026.[…]
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LDWF agents cite two subjects for fishing violations in LaSalle Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged fishing violations in LaSalle Parish.[…]