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LDWF, LAWFF to hold next Mini Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop
The LDWF and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation will hold the next Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman workshop on Jan. 22, 2022.[…]
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Deer Hunting
LWFC takes action in response to CWD-positive deer in Arkansas
The LWFC voted to implement a declaration of emergency to ban feeding and baiting in nearby Morehouse and Union parishes beginning Dec. 6.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Washington Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Washington Parish on Nov. 29.[…]
Fishing
Input from fishermen wanted on development of offshore wind energy projects
The BOEM is developing guidance to mitigate potential impacts from offshore wind projects on commercial and recreational fisheries.[…]
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Three cited for migratory game bird violations in Rapides Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for alleged federal migratory game bird violations on Nov. 28 in Rapides Parish.[…]
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LDWF agents and VPSO deputies rescue three boys from Vermilion Bay
LDWF enforcement agents and Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies rescued three boys from Vermilion Bay on Nov. 26.[…]
Dove
Agents cite New Iberia man for mourning dove hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a New Iberia man for alleged federal migratory game bird violations on Nov. 20 in St. Mary Parish.[…]
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Woodworth, Bodcau shooting ranges to be closed Nov. 25-26
The Woodworth and Bodcau shooting ranges will be closed Thanksgiving and Friday, Nov. 25-26, the LDWF announced.[…]
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West Bay WMA bridge out of operation
The West Bay Wildlife Management Area bridge located off North Old Main Line Road crossing Alligator Creek is out of operation indefinitely.[…]
Geese
Louisiana goose season begins like an old Clint Eastwood movie
Louisiana goose hunters have experienced the first 10 days of the 2021-2022 season. It’s been good, bad and ugly depending on where you are.[…]
Fishing
LDWF studying decreases in lake vegetation at Toledo Bend Reservoir
LDWF has launched a project to investigate the large decreases of submersed aquatic vegetation at Toledo Bend Reservoir.[…]
Deer Hunting
Jonesville man arrested for deer hunting violations in Catahoula Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Jonesville man for alleged deer hunting violations in Catahoula Parish on Nov. 13.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF removes injured deer from Baton Rouge hospital
LDWF personnel removed a deer on Nov. 15 from Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge after it had entered the facility.[…]
Fishing
LDWF reminds boaters of the motorboat registration fee changes
Starting today, Nov. 15, 2021, the motorboat registration fees will change to the following simplified fee structure.[…]
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Pearl River WMA Middle River boat launch reopened
Renovation work on the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area Middle River boat launch has been completed and the launch reopened.[…]
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LDWF, LSU conducting damage survey for commercial seafood industry
The LDWF has teamed up with LSU to develop a survey of commercial business losses from 2020/21 hurricanes.[…]