Deer Hunting
LDWF thanks deer hunters for CWD sampling participation, encourages more testing
LDWF thanks deer hunters for participating in chronic wasting disease sampling and encourages hunters to get their harvest tested.[…]
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Venting tools or descending devices required for fishermen targeting reef fish in federal Gulf waters
The DESCEND Act of 2020 was signed into law on Jan. 13, 2021 and will require fishermen to have a venting tool or descending device rigged.[…]
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Body of West Monroe man recovered from Ouachita River
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents are investigating a single vessel boating fatality that occurred on the Ouachita River on Dec. 16 in Union Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Agents cite two subjects for deer hunting violations in Winn Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged deer hunting violations in Winn Parish.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Dec. 5, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Dec. 5, 2021.[…]
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Boat launch maintenance to begin at Lake Martin and Old River-Deer Park
Lake Martin boat launch maintenance to begin on Dec. 13, 2021 and Old River-Deer Park Public boat launch repairs to begin on Dec. 14, 2021.[…]
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Louisiana shrimp season to close Dec. 20 in portions of state waters
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the 2021 fall inshore shrimp season will close in most state inside waters.[…]
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Woodworth Shooting Range to be temporarily closed for renovation beginning Dec. 20
The Woodworth Shooting Range in Rapides Parish will be closed beginning Dec. 20 for renovation and infrastructure improvement.[…]
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LDWF agents issue citations for outdoor violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited multiple people for outdoor violations in early December.[…]
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USFWS requests photo help from Louisiana duck hunters
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is heading up a new program to involve hunters more in photographing and reporting harvested ducks.[…]
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Second body recovered from fatal boating incident in Washington Parish
LDWF enforcement agents located the body of a missing boater on Dec. 9, from a double fatal boating incident that occurred on Nov. 29.[…]
Fishing
Enhancement of 10 NRDA-funded artificial reef sites complete
The enhancement of 10 artificial reef sites is now complete. Projects began in June 2019 and continued through September 2021.[…]
Fishing
LDWF is now accepting applications for two February Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops
The LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops in February of 2022.[…]
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LDWF agent receives boating safety award at LWFC meeting
A LDWF enforcement agent was honored at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting on Dec. 2, in Baton Rouge.[…]
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Agents cite four subjects for recreational fishing violations in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited four individuals for alleged recreational fishing violations in Vermilion Parish on Dec. 1.[…]
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LWF Commission postpones decision on spotted seatrout changes
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission voted to delay a decision on spotted seatrout management changes until October 2022.[…]