Fishing
Boothville man cited for commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Boothville man for alleged commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on Aug. 23.[…]
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Pearl River WMA to close Sept. 1 due to flooding, LDWF announces
The LDWF will close the Pearl River WMA in St. Tammany Parish when the Pearl River flood gauge reaches 16.5 feet.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 3
The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 3.[…]
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Gulf Council recommends modifying red snapper catch limits
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a framework action to modify red snapper catch limits.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 7-11 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana Youth Hunter Education Challenge team captures 2022 Central Regional championship
The Louisiana Youth Hunter Education Challenge Gold Junior Team won the 2022 Central Regional YHEC championship.[…]
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Hammond man arrested for filing false public records
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Hammond man for filing false public records on Aug. 16 in East Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF launches new free fishing education courses
The LDWF will launch its new Fishing Course Series aimed at offering training sessions throughout the state on a variety of fishing topics.[…]
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LDWF agents cite Zachary man for closed season deer hunting
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Zachary man for alleged an alleged deer hunting violation in East Baton Rouge Parish on Aug. 11.[…]
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Four men cited for red snapper violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited four subjects for alleged fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on Aug. 14.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest Cutoff man for boating violations following boating incident
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Cutoff man for alleged boating violations on Aug. 11 in Lafourche Parish.[…]
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Recreational red grouper season to close Aug. 30
The LDWF announced that the season for the recreational harvest of red grouper will close in Louisiana waters on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.[…]
Alligator
LWFC adopts notice of intent to reduce alligator hide tag fee
The LWFC adopted a notice of intent that will reduce the alligator hide tag fee from $4 to $3 until January of 2024.[…]
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LDWF investigating fatal boating incident in St. Tammany Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a single vessel fatality in St. Tammany Parish that occurred on Aug. 9.[…]
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Three men cited for possessing 49 red snapper in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for alleged recreational fishing violations in the Gulf of Mexico in Vermilion Parish on August 5.[…]
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LDWF plans four crab trap closures along Louisiana coast
The LWFC adopted a Notice of Intent allowing the removal of derelict crab traps along Louisiana’s coast in 2023.[…]