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Charli Long of Benton Middle School wins NASP Eastern Nationals IBO 3D Championship
Charli Long of Benton Middle School was the female champion in the National Archery in Schools Program Eastern Nationals IBO 3D Tournament.[…]
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LWFC modifies CWD Control Area to include portion of Concordia Parish
The LWFC has modified the Chronic Wasting Disease Control Area to include a small portion of northeast Concordia Parish.[…]
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Body of missing St. Francisville woman recovered from the Mississippi River
LDWF and the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a missing St. Francisville woman from the Mississippi River.[…]
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LWFC approves resolution adding 40 acres to Sandy Hollow WMA
The LWFC approved a resolution to add 40 acres to the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area, located in Tangipahoa Parish.[…]
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Agents cite Alabama man for wildlife violations in Calcasieu Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited an Alabama man for alleged wildlife violations on May 12 in Calcasieu Parish.[…]
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Bundick Lake drawdown structure is now open
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has opened the Bundick Lake drawdown structure.[…]
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Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc. issued monetary rewards at May meeting
Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc. awarded $7,950 to diligent citizens statewide at their meeting on May 13 in Mansura.[…]
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LDWF now accepting applications for Wildlife Enforcement Cadet positions
The LDWF Law Enforcement Division is looking to hire up to 25 cadets for a Cadet Academy class slated to start at the end of October.[…]
Alligator
Applications open for alligator lottery harvests LDWF announces
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 21 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes and one U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) property.[…]
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New public boat launch provides access to Clear Lake
The LDWF and the Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission finished a new public boat launch was completed on Clear Lake.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 20-26
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 20-26.[…]
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LDWF honors Enforcement Internship Program graduates
The LDWF recently honored six Louisiana college students who completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.[…]
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LDWF agents seeking information about black bear shooting in Ruston
LDWF enforcement agents are looking for information about a Louisiana Black Bear that was found with a fatal gunshot wound in Lincoln Parish.[…]
Fishing
Plenty of fish caught during Get Out & Fish! events
The LDWF collaborated with the Louisiana State Parks and Bayou Country Sports Park to host two successful Get Out & Fish! events.[…]
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Recreational gag grouper state, federal fishing season to remain closed until Sept. 1
NOAA has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational gag grouper fishery, which will now open on September 1, 2023.[…]
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LDWF: 2023 turkey season produced another higher than average harvest for hunters
For the second straight year, the Louisiana turkey harvest was higher than average and in fact, the second best since 2009.[…]