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Two men cited for migratory game bird hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged migratory game bird violations on Jan. 24 in Assumption Parish.[…]
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LDWF stocks Bundick Lake following recent hurricane-related fish kills
The LDWF recently stocked Bundick Lake with more than 40,000 fish. This effort is part of the department’s plan to rejuvenate the fishery.[…]
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LDWF presents southern flounder management options to Commission
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission recently received a presentation on southern flounder management options.[…]
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LDWF to host public Zoom meeting Feb. 24 on proposed hunting seasons
The LDWF will hold a Zoom meeting to present and gather comments on the proposed 2021-22 and 2022-2023 resident game hunting seasons.[…]
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The DESCEND Act of 2020 will go into effect in 2022
The DESCEND Act of 2020 will require commercial and recreational vessels to have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use.[…]
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Bass Pro Shops and Johnny Morris announce amateur fishing tournament
Bass Pro Shops announced the Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships.[…]
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LDWF investigating fatal boating incident in Avoyelles Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a single vessel boating fatality that occurred on Jan. 29 in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
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Port Sulphur Civic Drive Fishing Pier project complete
Construction of the new Port Sulphur Civic Drive Fishing Pier, as well as an improved parking area, in Plaquemines Parish is complete.[…]
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Officer of the Year award presented to LDWF Sergeant Scott Dupre
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council presented the 2019 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award to Sergeant Scott Dupre.[…]
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LDWF stresses safety after three recent boating fatalities
The LDWF Enforcement Division is encouraging all boaters to practice safe boating while enjoying the waterways of Louisiana.[…]
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Construction begins on new fishing piers at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA
Contractors have begun construction of new fishing piers at seven water control structures on Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA.[…]
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LDWF cancels the 2021 Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo event
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will not host its annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo volunteer cleanup event in 2021.[…]
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LDWF investigating fatal kayak incident in Old Courtableau waterway
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a boating fatality that occurred in St. Landry Parish on Jan. 18.[…]
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Agents investigating a double boating fatality in Caldwell Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a double boating fatality that occurred in Caldwell Parish on Jan. 16.[…]
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Woodworth Shooting Range to open four days a week
The Woodworth Shooting Range located on the Alexander State Forest WMA will open four days a week beginning Jan. 28.[…]
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Louisiana loses outdoors advocate
Sam C. Barbera III, the former host of Louisiana Sportsman TV and a passionate ambassador for the outdoors, passed away on Jan. 6, 2021.[…]