Fishing
Christmas trees deployed on Lake Providence to improve fisheries habitat
Residents of Lake Providence and Curry’s Tree Farm recently collaborated on a fisheries habitat improvement project for Lake Providence.[…]
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LWFC approves Notice of Intent to amend trapping and handling regulations for foxes and coyotes
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a notice of intent to amend trapping and handling regulations.[…]
Deer Hunting
LWFC approves Notice of Intent to amend DMAP regulations for CWD
The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent to amend Deer Management Assistance Program regulations pertaining to the detection of CWD.[…]
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Agents cite two Lafayette men for gross littering in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged gross littering violations in Vermilion Parish on April 5.[…]
Fishing
Boating Education Lagniappe Day slated for April 22
The LDWF will be hosting the 12th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 22 at eight different locations across the state.[…]
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Woodworth, Bodcau shooting ranges to be closed Easter Sunday
The Bodcau and Woodworth shooting ranges will be closed Easter Sunday, April 9, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Hog Hunting
Feral hogs accepted as donations to feed hungry
Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana opens up Freshly Harvested Game Program for hog donations, in addition to deer.[…]
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LDWF, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office asking for help in WMA fishing pier arson case
The search for an arsonist who set a fire that destroyed a recently completed boat access fishing pier at the Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Poche Fishing Tournament supports scholarship, NSU anglers
The 7th annual Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament raised $40,000 to donate to the NSU Foundation.[…]
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Agents cite Evangeline Parish man for turkey hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Turkey Creek man for alleged turkey hunting violations on March 25 in Evangeline Parish.[…]
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LDWF hosts successful guided youth turkey lottery hunt at Peason Ridge WMA
The LDWF hosted its guided youth turkey lottery hunt at Peason Ridge WMA in Vernon Parish on March 25 and four hunters harvested birds.[…]
Deer Hunting
Jimmy Blake, Robert Dukes winners of LDWF CWD Sampling Contest for 2022-23 hunting season
Jimmy Blake, Jr. of Lake Charles and Robert Dukes of Hineston were the winners of the LDWF chronic wasting disease sampling contest.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
74th annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival winners
New Orleans City Park hosted the 74th annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival, with almost 500 anglers competing for the championship title.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division welcomes 19 new agents at graduation
The LDWF Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 35th class of cadets into the ranks of LDWF Enforcement Division agents.[…]
Bass Fishing
Canadian pro holds on for historic Bassmaster Classic victory
Canadian pro Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson won the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota on the Tennessee River.[…]
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LDWF announces WETSHOP 2023 registration
The LDWF has announced the Wetland Education Teacher Workshop 2023 will be held July 9-14, 2023 at the LDWF Grand Isle Research Lab.[…]