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LWFC elects Chairman and Vice Chairman
At the January meeting of the LWFC, Commissioner Andy Brister was elected Chairman, and Commissioner Nathan Wall was elected Vice Chairman. […]
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Deer Hunting
CWD case confirmed in a whitetail deer in Concordia Parish
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a hunter-harvested white-tailed buck in Concordia Parish.[…]
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Gulf Council holds public hearings on shallow-water grouper
The Gulf Council will hold three in-person hearings and one webinar to gather public comments on Draft Reef Fish Amendment 58A.[…]
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Agents cite two subjects for recreational fishing violations on the Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza causing mortality in wild birds
H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is causing mortalities in wild birds in Louisiana, the LDWF announced.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Cadet applications close on Dec. 22 for next Enforcement Academy
The application period deadline for the next Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Academy is fast approaching.[…]
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LDWF agents cite Alexandria man for deer hunting violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged deer hunting violations in Rapides Parish.[…]
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Bodcau, Woodworth shooting ranges holiday closures announced
The Woodworth and Bodcau shooting ranges will be closed Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1-2 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.[…]
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LDWF agents cite subject for deer hunting violations in Lafourche Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged deer hunting violations in Lafourche Parish.[…]
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Orion Safety Products announces recall of select flare models
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division is alerting the boating public about a flare safety recall.[…]
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NOAA announces the reopening of the 2025 federal red snapper recreational for-hire season
The Gulf federal red snapper for-hire season will reopened at 12:01 a.m., on Dec. 11, 2025, and will close at 12:01 a.m., on Jan. 1, 2026.[…]
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Student completes the LDWF Enforcement Division Internship Program
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries honored a college student who completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.[…]
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Registration open for experimental youth rabbit hunt on Dewey W. Wills WMA
Registration is open for a youth rabbit hunt on Feb. 21, 2026, at Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area (WMA), the LDWF announced.[…]
Bass Fishing
LDWF to release Florida Largemouth Bass into Lake Buhlow
The LDWF will release 140 adult Florida Largemouth Bass into Lake Buhlow on Dec. 10 as part of efforts to enhance the lake’s bass population.[…]
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$3,500 reward offered for information about shot black bear in Concordia Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating the illegal shooting and killing of a Louisiana Black Bear that was found in Concordia Parish.[…]
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LDWF now accepting applications for 38th Enforcement Academy
The application period for the LDWF Enforcement Division’s 38th Enforcement Academy opens today, Dec. 1, and will stay open until Dec. 22.[…]