Fishing
Fish for free this weekend
On June 12 and June 13, Louisiana residents and visitors are encouraged to go outside and enjoy the fabulous fishing opportunities available.[…]
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Honey Island Shooting Range to be temporarily closed for construction
The Honey Island Shooting Range, located on the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area, will be closed beginning June 11, 2021.[…]
Bass Fishing
Two men cited for contest fraud after bass tournament in Caddo Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two Louisiana men for alleged contest fraud in Caddo Parish on May 29.[…]
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LDWF enforcement agent recognized at June commission meeting
A LDWF Enforcement Division agent was honored at the June 3 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting held in Baton Rouge.[…]
Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to modify gear for the Special Bait Dealer’s Permit
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a NOI to amend the current gear requirements for the Special Bait Dealer’s Permit.[…]
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Alexandria man cited for charter and tuna violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited an Alexandria man for alleged charter guide and tuna fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on May 29.[…]
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Opening weekend for red snapper a huge success for Louisiana fisherman
Louisiana’s red snapper season started off with a bang last weekend. This weather may pose problems this weekend, but plenty of anglers are willing to give it a try.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Menhaden bill clears Senate committee, heads to Legislative Bureau for review before Senate debate
Louisiana’s Senate will debate a menhaden bill that is designed to create exclusion zones along Louisiana’s coastline.[…]
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Black bear spotted swimming off N.C. coast
When two anglers fishing in North Carolina’s Bogue Inlet area saw a floating object in rough waves, they took a closer look and realized it was a swimming black bear.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF agents cite three Marksville subjects for deer hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited three Marksville subjects for alleged deer hunting violations in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
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LDWF agent helps save the life of Chalmette man with CPR
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent successfully saved the life of a Chalmette man on May 9.[…]
Fishing
Mercury and fish consumption advisories issued for six Louisiana waterways
The Louisiana Departments of Health, Environmental Quality, and Wildlife and Fisheries issues a series of fish consumption advisories.[…]
Fishing
Bill that would regulate pogey harvest passes House, moves on to Senate
On May 19, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed HB 535, which would create exclusion zones along the Louisiana coast.[…]
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LDWF participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 22-28
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 22-28.[…]
Fishing
Elmer’s Island shuttle to begin daily operations Memorial Day weekend
The LDWF announced that the beach-shuttle at Elmer’s Island will begin daily operations starting Memorial Day weekend.[…]
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Barataria man cited for violating charter guide regulations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Barataria man for an alleged charter guide violation in Jefferson Parish on May 13.[…]