Fishing
LWFC amends NOI to modify the Special Bait Dealer’s Permit
The Special Bait Dealer’s Notice of Intent was amended to prohibit vessels from selling bait within 3/4 of a mile of any land-based facility.[…]
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Fort Polk-Vernon, Fort Polk North WMAs to be reopened Nov. 19
Fort Polk-Vernon and Fort Polk North Wildlife Management Areas will reopen to user activities on Wednesday, Nov. 19.[…]
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The November 2025 waterfowl population estimates
The 2025 November survey estimate of 1,238,000 ducks in Louisiana’s coastal region and Little River basin is 143% higher than last November.[…]
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LDWF Artificial Reef Program announces deployment of new material to enhance Eugene Island 51 reef
In partnership with CCA, the LDWF Artificial Reef Program helped create the Eugene Island 51 Nearshore reef.[…]
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Recreational red snapper season to close Nov. 16
LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth signed a declaration of emergency to close the red snapper season at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 16.[…]
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LDWF partners with PayIt to launch new digital platform for boat registration renewals and duplicates
The LDWF is excited to announce the launching of a new online platform for boat registration renewals and duplicates. […]
Bass Fishing
LDWF launches development of Louisiana’s first stakeholder-driven Black Bass Management Plan
The state’s first ever stakeholder-driven Black Bass Management Plan to guide conservation, management, and fishing opportunities.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI to LDWF Hunter Education program for instructor recruitment, age certification
The LWFC approved a NOI to the LDWF Hunter Education program that would lower the certification age and enhance instructor recruitment.[…]
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Tim Taylor wins 2026 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition
Tim Taylor of Watertown, South Dakota, has won the 2026 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition.[…]
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West Monroe man arrested for illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
LDWF enforcement agents cited a West Monroe man for allegedly illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon on Nov. 5.[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana 2025-26 primitive firearms season for deer season opens in parts of the state
Primitive firearms season will begin Nov. 8, in Deer Areas 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9; followed by modern firearms season Nov. 15.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Boat launch at Bussey Brake WMA named in memory of Kinny Haddox
The boat launch at the Bussey Brake WMA reservoir in Morehouse Parish was recently named in memory of William Kinnison “Kinny” Haddox.[…]
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LDWF agents cite two subjects for night hunting in Ascension Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged deer hunting violations in Ascension Parish.[…]
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Agents cite two subjects for wildlife violations in St. Landry Parish
LDWF enforcement agents, with the assistance of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, cited two subjects for alleged wildlife violations.[…]
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Parts of Fort Polk-Vernon WMA to be reopened for user activities
While the federal government shutdown has resulted in the closure of Fort Polk WMA, exceptions will allow for the reopening of some areas.[…]
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2025-26 Louisiana duck season opens soon
The 2025-26 Louisiana duck hunting season begins in the West Zone with a youth-only hunt November 8-9 followed by the first split.[…]