LDWF offering more ways to learn about new smartphone Text-to-Tag program

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has rolled out its Text-to-Tag program as a new tool for hunters to tag the deer and turkeys they harvest directly from the field using their smartphones.

You can now tag, validate and receive your confirmation number all in a few quick, easy steps. If you want to learn more about how to use this convenient system, LDWF is offering several ways to assist you.

  1. Visit the LDWF website at https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/electronic-tags for information and training videos.
  2. Attend the upcoming online virtual training on Nov. 1 beginning at 6 p.m. Go to https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_poubc4ddTzeXJmxIxtEn6g to register if you would like to attend.
  3. Attend one of the in-person trainings at one of the following locations:

Nov. 3, 5-6 p.m. – Woodworth Education Center – 661 Robinson Bridge Road, Woodworth, LA 7148

Nov. 8, 5-6 p.m. – Minden Field Office – 9961 Hwy 80, Minden, LA 71055

Nov. 9, 6-6:30 p.m. – Lafayette Field Office – 200 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506

4.  Visit or call any LDWF field office and request in-person instruction. Field office location and contact information can be found at https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/contact-us.