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Thistlethwaite heirs agree to continue partnership with LDWF
The Thistlethwaite family has agreed to continue to allow the 11,100-acre WMA to be administered for public opportunity by the LDWF.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Terrebonne Parish on Dec. 4.[…]
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NOI approved to apply yo-yo and trotline restrictions to Lake Bruin
The LWFC passed a notice of intent to apply special yo-yo and trotline fishing restrictions on Lake Bruin in Tensas Parish.[…]
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Island Road boat launch renovation at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA completed
Renovation of the Island Road boat launch at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA in Terrebonne Parish has been completed and is open to the public.[…]
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Night hunting and theft leads to multiple violations in Winn Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two Winn Parish men for alleged multiple deer hunting violations and theft charges in Winn Parish on Nov. 25.[…]
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LDWF secures court agreement to reopen Lake Martin boat launch
An agreement was reached to provide full access to Lake Martin through a boat launch that had been at the heart of a months-long dispute.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division welcomes 12 new agents at graduation
The LDWF Law Enforcement Academy graduated its 33rd class of cadets into the ranks of LDWF Enforcement Division agents.[…]
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$8,500 reward offered for information on shot black bear in St. Mary Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement agents are seeking leads for an illegally killed black bear in St. Mary Parish.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Jefferson Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on Nov. 21 in Jefferson Parish.[…]
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Two men cited for buying and selling quadrupeds in Iberia Parish
A LDWF enforcement agent cited two men on Oct. 20 for alleged buying and selling wild quadrupeds in Iberia Parish.[…]
Coastal Projects
Volunteers flock to Queen Bess Island Wildlife Refuge to help plant mangrove bushes
Volunteers from several organizations and Shell Oil gathered Nov. 12-13 to help add nesting habitat to Queen Bess Island Wildlife Refuge.[…]
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Agents cite man for killing a Louisiana black bear in Iberia Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Jeanerette man on Nov. 12 for the alleged illegal killing of a Louisiana black bear in Iberia Parish.[…]
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Search and rescue crews successfully find missing boaters in St. Helena Parish
The LDWF Enforcement Division successfully coordinated a search and rescue mission for two missing boaters on Nov. 18 in St. Helena Parish.[…]
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Agents cite four men for red drum fishing violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited four men for alleged recreational fishing violations on Nov. 15 in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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Fort Polk-Vernon, Peason Ridge WMAs closed temporarily for military training
The LDWF will close the majority of Fort Polk-Vernon and all of Peason Ridge WMA for the Nov. 27-29 deer hunt due to military training.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF reminds the public that Elmer’s Island Refuge remains closed
Due to significant impacts from Hurricane Zeta, LDWF reminds anglers that the Elmer’s Island Refuge remains closed.[…]