Freshwater Fishing
Drawdown scheduled for Henderson Lake
The St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish to help manage invasive aquatic vegetation.[…]
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Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery now open
The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery is now open to hunters through Aug. 28. The hunt will be held Dec. 5-20, 2026.[…]
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LDWF Lake Charles Office to temporarily close during Chennault Airshow activities
The LDWF Lake Charles Office will temporarily close to the public during portions of the Chennault International Airshow in August.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division hosting three recruiting open houses in August
The LDWF Enforcement Division Recruiting Section is hosting three open houses in August. Agents will answer questions and provide guidance.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in St. James Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in St. James Parish on July 25.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes to begin on August 12, 2026.[…]
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Agents cite three subjects for deer hunting violations in Vernon and Lafayette parishes
The LDWF Enforcement Division has cited three individuals for numerous alleged hunting violations in Vernon and Lafayette parishes. […]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 12, 2026
The red snapper landings estimate through July 12, 2026 indicate that 659,232 pounds, or 74.7%, has been landed.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Clear-Smithport Lake
The LDWF, in conjunction with the Bayou Pierre Game and Fish Preserve Commission, has scheduled a drawdown of Clear-Smithport Lake.[…]
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LDWF agents cite three subjects for turkey hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited three subjects on July 14 for their alleged roles in violating turkey hunting regulations.[…]
Alligator
LDWF alligator management program honored during Scales of Success program in Washington, D.C.
Once on the brink of extinction with only about 100,000 left in 1972 in the state, the LDWF developed its alligator management program.[…]
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Student completes the LDWF Enforcement Division Internship Program
The LDWF recognized a Louisiana college student who recently completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.[…]
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LDWF agent completes Federal Maritime Training Program
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agent recently completed the Maritime Law Enforcement Training Program.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 5, 2026
The red snapper landings estimate through July 5, 2026 indicate that 632,882 pounds, or 71.7%, has been landed.[…]
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Two cadets graduate from LDWF Enforcement Division’s Training Academy
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division graduated two cadets from its Basic Training Academy.[…]
Hunting
LDWF releases 2026-27 hunting regulation online pamphlet
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2026-27 hunting regulation pamphlet online at the LDWF website.[…]