Alligator
LDWF agents make separate alligator harvesting cases in South Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged alligator harvesting violations.[…]
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The September 2026 waterfowl population estimates
Based on recorded observations, the September 2026 estimate of blue-winged teal in coastal Louisiana and the Little River Basin was 73,000.[…]
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Teal season opens in Louisiana on Sept. 19
The 2026 statewide September teal hunting season begins Sept. 19 and runs through Sept. 27, the LDWF announced.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF to hold Bucks and Does Deer Hunting 101 class in Monroe on Oct. 10
The LDWF will host a deer hunting beginner’s class Oct. 10 in Monroe from 9 a.m.-noon titled Bucks and Does: Deer Hunting 101.[…]
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LDWF agent cites Houma man for illegally transporting deer into Louisiana
LDWF enforcement agent cited a Houma man for alleged illegal wildlife transportation violations in Rapides Parish on Sept. 2.[…]
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LDWF agents cite Abbeville man for violating charter boat regulations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject for allegedly violating charter boat regulations in Jefferson Parish on Aug. 28.[…]
Hunting
National Hunting and Fishing Day set for Sept. 26 throughout Louisiana
Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) will be held Sept. 26 at four locations across the state.[…]
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LWFC adopts NOI to amend LDWF Wildlife Rehab Program to include white-tailed deer
The LWFC adopted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to amend the LDWF Wildlife Rehabilitation Program regulations to include white-tailed deer.[…]
Dove
LDWF agents issue 141 citations during opening weekend of dove season
LDWF enforcement agents issued a total of 141 dove hunting related citations on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 dove hunting season.[…]
Alligator
Louisiana recreational alligator lottery opportunities still available
Spots remain available for the Louisiana recreational alligator lottery, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.[…]
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LDWF agent recognized for waterfowl enforcement efforts
A LDWF Enforcement Division agent was recognized for his waterfowl enforcement efforts at the Sept. 3 LWFC meeting in Baton Rouge.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LWFC passes NOI to change commercial menhaden reporting requirements
The LWFC approved an NOI to change the commercial menhaden reporting requirements as a result of Act 444 of the 2026 legislative session.[…]
Fishing
LWFC approves boating equipment and requirements notice of intent
The LWFC approves NOI to clarify and update regulations and procedures related to vessel equipment, vessel requirements and boating penalties.[…]
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LDWF agents cite three subjects for illegal seafood sales
LDWF enforcement agents cited three subjects on July 21 for alleged illegal seafood sales in south Louisiana.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF works to restore native habitat throughout the Saline-Larto Complex
LDWF staff continued efforts to restore beneficial native aquatic vegetation throughout the Saline-Larto Complex by planting coontail.[…]
Dove
Dove hunting season opens statewide on Sept. 5, 2026
The 2026 dove hunting season begins Sept. 5 statewide, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]