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Gulf Council holds Fisheries Photo Contest to showcase 50 years of fisheries
The Gulf Council is inviting photographers of all skill levels to participate in a special Gulf Fisheries Photo Contest.[…]
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LDWF agent graduates from 2026 National Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Academy
A LDWF enforcement agent graduated from the 2026 National Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Academy Cohort on March 13.[…]
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Easter holiday closures for Bodcau, Woodworth Shooting Ranges announced
The Bodcau and Woodworth Shooting Ranges will be closed Good Friday, April 3, and Easter Sunday, April 5, in observance of the holidays.[…]
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LDWF announces 2027 Louisiana Duck Stamp contest
The LDWF has announced the rules, timeframe and subject species for the 2027 Louisiana Duck Stamp competition.[…]
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2026 Boating Education Lagniappe Day slated for April 25
The LDWF will be hosting the 15th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 25 at nine different locations across the state.[…]
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Louisiana 2026 turkey season opens March 28 for youth/physically challenged, April 3 for all others
The 2026 turkey hunting season begins March 28-29 for youth (17 or younger) and physically challenged-wheel chaired confined hunters.[…]
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Gulf Council holds Ecosystem Working Group meetings
The Gulf Council will hold five Ecosystem Working Group meetings throughout the Gulf region. These meetings will be held in-person only.[…]
Hunting
LWFC adopts amendments to 2026-27 hunting regulation notices of intent
The LWFC passed two amendments to notices of intent (NOI) for the 2026-27 hunting regulations during its March meeting.[…]
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LDWF agents cite two subjects for shooting a whooping crane in Evangeline Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two subjects on March 3 for the illegal shooting of a whooping crane in Evangeline Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF issues DE in response to CWD detection in Ouachita Parish
A Declaration of Emergency has been issued by LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth in response to a recently confirmed CWD detection.[…]
Bass Fishing
LDWF requests bass anglers to submit tournament results for 2026 season
The LDWF is requesting all bass anglers and tournament organizers to submit their tournament results to the LATRIP.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves resolutions to add land to Salvador, Sandy Hollow and John Franks WMAs
The LWFC approved resolutions to add land to Salvador, Sandy Hollow and John Franks Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LWF Commission adopts NOI to modify crappie and black bass regulations on the Saline-Larto Complex
The LWFC adopted a notice of intent to modify current crappie and black bass regulations on the Saline-Larto Complex.[…]
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LWFC approves NOI for 2026 Louisiana black bear hunting season
The LWFC adopted a NOI to conduct the next Louisiana black bear hunting season in December of 2026 in all Black Bear Management Areas.[…]
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LWFC sets the 2026 Louisiana private recreational and state charter red snapper season
The LWFC announced that the 2026 private recreational and state charter red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 1, 2026.[…]
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Louisiana Highway 975 through Sherburne WMA reopened following bridge replacement project
The portion of Louisiana Highway 975 through Sherburne WMA in St. Martin Parish has reopened following a bridge replacement project.[…]