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LDWF office closed to walk-in service June 20-24
The LDWF licensing section will be closed to walk-in service from June 20-24 at its Quail Drive headquarters in Baton Rouge.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest three subjects for DWIs on the water
LDWF agents arrested three subjects for allegedly operating or driving a vessel while impaired in St. Martin, St. Mary and Calcasieu parishes.[…]
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LDWF clarifies new license requirement for roadside crabbing
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering more explanation regarding the new license requirement for roadside crabbing.[…]
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Buras charter guide cited for swordfish violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Buras charter guide for alleged violations pertaining to highly migratory species in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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Agents arrest Denham Springs man for multiple wildlife violations
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Denham Springs man for alleged wildlife violations on May 16 in Iberville Parish.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana’s annual Free Fishing Weekend to be held June 11-12
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 11 and June 12.[…]
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Benton Middle School captures National Archery in Schools Program national championship bullseye title
Savannah O’Donohue led Benton Middle School to the national title in the 2022 National Archery in Schools Program bullseye tournament.[…]
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WMA Access Permit and Self-Clearing Permits required on Elmer’s Island and Rockefeller Wildlife Refuges
Elmer’s Island and Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge visitors will be required to comply with self-clearing permit guidelines beginning July 1.[…]
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LDWF agents make two DWI arrests on the water
LDWF enforcement agents arrested two men for allegedly operating or driving a vessel while impaired in Iberia and Pointe Coupee parishes.[…]
Fishing
LDWF reminder: The new, streamlined license structure goes into effect June 1
Act 356-HB 691 of the 2021 regular legislative session created sweeping changes to fishing and hunting licenses and fees.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces bid process for alligator hunting on WMAs, USACE properties and refuges
The LDWF is accepting bids for alligator hunting on WMAs, USACE properties and state wildlife refuges for the 2022-2024 alligator seasons.[…]
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South entrance to J.C. “Sonny” Gilbert WMA closed
The LDWF has closed the south entrance to vehicle traffic at the J.C. “Sonny” Gilbert Wildlife Management Area due to severe erosion.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest two boaters for DWI on south Louisiana waterways
LDWF agents arrested two men for allegedly operating or driving a vessel while intoxicated in St. Mary and St. Martin parishes on May 21.[…]
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Body of missing boater found and recovered from False River
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating the two vessel collision that resulted in two fatalities that occurred on May 20 in False River.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Saline Lake (Natchitoches and Winn Parishes)
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake for giant salvinia management, reduction of organic muck, and fish habitat improvement.[…]
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Turkey hunters harvest most birds since reporting began in 2009
The 2022 Louisiana turkey harvest was the best since harvest reporting began in the state in 2009, the LDWF announced.[…]