Louisiana Sportsman

The red snapper landings estimate through May 17, 2026 indicate that 97,049 pounds, or 11%, has been landed.[…]

The LDWF has completed a 1,000-acre aerial herbicide treatment on the Wham Brake Impoundment at Russell Sage WMA.[…]

The Honey Island Shooting Range, located on the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area will remain closed this weekend.[…]

The Louisiana Youth ATV/UTV Safety Task Force was formed to reduce preventable crashes, injuries, and fatalities.[…]

LDWF enforcement agents conducted two Joint Enforcement Agreement patrols with NOAA Fisheries’ Office of Law Enforcement in the Gulf.[…]

Old Highway 11 on Pearl River WMA has reopened after the Pearl River has fallen below 16.5 feet, LDWF announced.[…]

The LDWF will conduct commercial alligator lottery harvests on 23 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes and one USACE property beginning on Aug. 26.[…]

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has increased the red snapper bag limit to 5 fish per person per day for Memorial Day weekend.[…]

The red snapper landings estimate through May 3, 2026 indicate that 8,307 pounds were landed during the first three days of the season.[…]

The LDWF congratulated Ciera Gonzales, DeeDee Mahoney, Eric McVicker and Andy Crawford for winning the 2026 hard license card contest.[…]

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “National Safe Boating Week” from May 16-22.[…]

The 2026 Louisiana turkey hunting season was a record-setting event as more than 4,000 birds were harvested, the LDWF announced.[…]

The LWFC gave final approval for a Notice of Intent to conduct the next Louisiana black bear hunting season in December of 2026.[…]

The LWFC approved a NOI for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 hunting seasons, 2026-27 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]

The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the LDWF to conduct a recreational alligator hunting season from Oct. 1-31, 2026.[…]

The LDWF will host a public meeting to discuss management activities on Iatt Lake, with a focus on aquatic vegetation control.[…]