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LDWF to close Deer Park Lake Boat Ramp for repairs
The LDWF will be temporarily closing the Deer Park Lake Public Boat Ramp, located in Concordia Parish, for repairs.[…]
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Fishing
LDWF offers prizes for tagged fish during 2020 Get Out and Fish! Derby
The LDWF is offering a unique, incentive-based fishing experience with its 2020 Get Out and Fish! Derby during Thanksgiving week.[…]
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2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition winner
John Nelson Harris of Groveland, Florida, has won the 2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition.[…]
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LDWF enforcement agent recognized at November commission meeting
A LDWF Enforcement Division agent was honored at the Nov. 5 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting held in Baton Rouge.[…]
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LDWF announces 2021 Derelict Crab Trap cleanup event
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will again host its annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo volunteer cleanup event this February.[…]
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Public meeting scheduled for Anacoco and Vernon Lakes
A public meeting to discuss future drawdowns of Anacoco Lake and fisheries management of both Anacoco and Vernon Lake.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF agents cite two people for deer hunting violations in Bienville Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged deer hunting violations in Bienville Parish on Oct. 26.[…]
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LDWF agents locate body of missing boater in St. Bernard Parish
LDWF Enforcement Division agents recovered the body of a missing boater in St. Bernard Parish today, Oct. 27.[…]
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Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Contest postponed
Due to the potential landfall of Tropical Storm Zeta this week, the LDWF has postponed the Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Contest.[…]
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LDWF cautions boaters to be aware of restoration activities around Rabbit Island
The LDWF would like to caution Boaters in Calcasieu Lake’s West Cove should be aware of a sediment pipeline and sediment boom deployed near Rabbit Island.[…]
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Fort Polk-Vernon, Peason Ridge WMAs to close for military training
The LDWF will close the majority of Fort Polk-Vernon and all of Peason Ridge WMA on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 due to military training.[…]
Alligator
LDWF agents seeking leads for illegally killed alligator
The LDWF Enforcement Division is seeking leads for the illegal killing of an alligator in Ascension Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF to bring Get Out and Fish! fishing program to Houma and Franklinton
The LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation have added two new parks to the Get Out and Fish! community fishing program.[…]
Alligator
Court decision bars California from banning sale of Louisiana alligator products
California not allowed to enforce the statutory ban on the importation, sale and possession of alligator and crocodile products.[…]
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LDWF requests Lake Bistineau gate closure to control giant salvinia
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has requested to close the water control structure on Lake Bistineau for giant salvinia control.[…]
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South Bosco Tract ATV/UTV Trail on Russell Sage WMA has closed
The LDWF has closed the South Bosco Tract ATV/ UTV Trail on Russell Sage WMA due to severe erosion in several locations.[…]