Freshwater Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Saline Lake (Natchitoches and Winn parishes)
The LDWF, in conjunction with the Saline Game and Fish Preserve Commission, has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake.[…]
LDWF news
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LDWF agents cite subject for illegally selling turtles in St. Landry Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject on June 12 for alleged illegal selling of turtles in St. Landry Parish.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Iatt Lake
The LDWF, in cooperation with the Grant Parish Police Jury and the DOTD, has scheduled a drawdown of Iatt Lake in Grant Parish.[…]
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LDWF agents rescue two stranded boaters in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents successfully rescued two stranded boaters in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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Louisiana Outdoors Forever program announces 2027 funding cycle
The Louisiana Outdoors Forever (LOF) Project Selection Board announced its fourth funding cycle for conservation projects.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
New fishing regulations in the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterbodies beginning Aug. 1
Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF reminds public to leave fawns undisturbed
Unattended white-tailed deer fawns encountered in the wild should not be disturbed, according to LDWF Deer Program biologists.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest 13 subjects for DWI on the water during Operation Dry Water weekend
In support of Operation Dry Water, the LDWF Enforcement Division arrested 13 boaters statewide for alleged DWI.[…]
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LDWF seeking new hunter education instructors
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Hunter Education program is seeking new volunteer instructors.[…]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for 2026 Elbow Slough WMA dove and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for the Elbow Slough WMA dove lottery hunt and the WCA teal lottery hunt.[…]
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LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend July 3-5
The LDWF Enforcement Division will increase on the water patrols and enforcement as part of Operation Dry Water.[…]
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LDWF agent receives Charter Boat Enforcement award at July commission meeting
A LDWF enforcement agent was the recipient of a Louisiana Charter Boat Association (LCBA) award at the LWFC meeting on July 1 in Baton Rouge.[…]
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Bodcau, Woodworth shooting ranges to be closed July 3
The Bodcau and Woodworth shooting ranges will be closed Friday (July 3) in observance of the Independence Day holiday.[…]
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Louisiana spring inshore shrimp season to close July 6 in state inside waters
The 2026 spring inshore shrimp season will close at official sunset on July 6, 2026 in all Louisiana waters, except for some areas.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division investigating fatal boating incident in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on June 27 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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LDWF Sec. Bosworth increases red snapper bag limit to five fish for Independence Day weekend
LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has signed a declaration of emergency to increase the red snapper limit to five fish per person for 7/2-7/5. […]