Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 21-27
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 21-27.[…]
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Alligator
Applications available for alligator lottery harvests on WMAs and public lakes
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 21 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes and one USACE property Aug. 31-Nov. 5, 2022.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Iatt Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for Iatt Lake in Grant Parish for the purpose of limiting further expansion of giant salvinia.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bossier City’s Lebrun takes big MLF win
Nick LeBrun of Bossier City put together a solid limit to take home his first MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit win and earn $100,000.[…]
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LDWF, Terrebonne Sheriff’s Office seek arsonist that set fire to pier
The LDWF and the TPSO are searching for an arsonist who set a fire that destroyed a boat access fishing pier at the Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Orleans Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a double boating fatality that occurred on May 7 in Orleans Parish.[…]
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LWFC adopts Notice of Intent to create passive gear marking regulations
On May 5, the LWFC adopted a Notice of Intent to create a rule regarding marking nets and traps in freshwater.[…]
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LWFC passes NOI to add oysters, brown trout to domesticated aquatic organism approved species list
The LWFC approved a NOI to update the Domesticated Aquatic Organism approved species list by adding Eastern Oyster and Brown Trout.[…]
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LDWF agent performs CPR to revive young girl after boat capsizes
A LDWF enforcement agent with the help of some good Samaritans successfully rescued nine people after their boat capsized in Jefferson Parish.[…]
Ducks
Two men cited for hunting ducks during a closed season
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent cited two men for alleged duck hunting violations in St. Martin Parish.[…]
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LDWF investigating fatal boating incident in Calcasieu Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on May 6 in Cameron Parish.[…]
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First two students complete the LDWF Enforcement Division internship program
The LDWF Enforcement Division is announcing the first completion of their new internship program by two college students.[…]
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Bodcau Shooting Range to be temporarily closed for renovation work
The Bodcau Shooting Range located in Benton will be closed beginning May 16 for renovation and infrastructure improvement.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF to hold public hearings May 27-28 on CWD NOI affecting Franklin, Madison, Tensas parishes
The LDWF will conduct public hearings on a NOI that bans supplemental feeding and cervid carcass export from the CWD control area.[…]
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Prepping for summer snapper? Gear up with free release tools from Return ‘Em Right!
By participating in a short online review of best practices anglers can receive free release gear from the Return ‘Em Right program.[…]
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LDWF now accepting applications for Wildlife Enforcement Cadet positions
The LDWF Law Enforcement Division is looking to hire up to 31 cadets for a Cadet Academy class slated to start in October.[…]