Ducks
Black-bellied whistling duck hunters reminded they must complete required report by Nov. 8
The LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters who received a permit for the black-bellied whistling duck season ito complete the required report.[…]
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Joint investigation leads to four arrests in Rapides Parish
LDWF enforcement agents and LDAF investigators conducted a joint operation in Rapides Parish resulting in four arrests.[…]
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LDWF commercial license and trip ticket staff to be at field offices This winter
LDWF will offer new or renewal commercial fishing licenses and boat registration transactions at field offices.[…]
Fishing
LDWF announces new electronic Trip Ticket reporting system
The current electronic Trip Ticket reporting system (PC Trip Ticket) will be discontinued on December 31, 2026.[…]
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LDWF agents cite three subjects for hunting and fishing violations in Caddo Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited three subjects for alleged hunting and fishing violations in Caddo Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF agents cite five subjects for recreational fishing violations in coastal Louisiana
LDWF enforcement agents recently cited five subjects for alleged recreational fishing violations in Cameron and Terrebonne Parishes.[…]
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LDWF sets burn ban in place on its public lands
The LDWF is reminding Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunters and outdoorsmen of a burn ban in many parishes due to extremely dry conditions.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF reminds deer hunters to know the rules for CWD Management Zones this season
The LDWF wants to remind deer hunters to review the regulations for Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zones before heading to the field.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF corrects deer primitive firearms dates for Maurepas Swamp WMA in 2026-27 hunting regulations
The LDWF has corrected an error in the printed 2026-27 Louisiana Hunting & WMA Regulations pamphlet regarding Maurepas Swamp WMA.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer season underway in Louisiana; Hunters reminded of new deer Area 1 limits
Deer season is underway across Louisiana, and the LDWF reminds hunters to check season dates and limits for the deer area they plan to hunt.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF Geaux Play Outdoors to hold hiking, birding, nature photography class on Oct. 24 in Woodworth
The LDWF Geaux Play Outdoors program will hold an introductory class on hiking, birding and nature photography Oct. 24.[…]
Ducks
LDWF reminds waterfowl hunters to report black-bellied whistling duck harvest and effort
Even if you did not hunt, but obtained the black-bellied whistling duck permit, you are required to complete a report.[…]
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LDWF announces recreational greater amberjack season to close on Oct. 14, 2026
The LDWF issued a Declaration of Emergency to close the recreational greater amberjack season in Louisiana waters on October 14, 2026.[…]
Hunting
LDWF explains how agents will handle suppressors this hunting season
With the recent federal suppressor rule change, the LDWF wants hunters to know how its agents will handle firearm suppressors in the field.[…]
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LDWF closes Elmer’s Island due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaias
The LDWF announces the temporary closure of Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge beginning on Thursday, October 8, at 12:00 p.m.[…]
Flounder
Reminder: Flounder season set to close Oct. 15 through Nov. 30
The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder is from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 of each year.[…]