Louisiana Sportsman

The LDWF issued a Declaration of Emergency to close the recreational greater amberjack season in Louisiana waters on October 14, 2026.[…]

With the recent federal suppressor rule change, the LDWF wants hunters to know how its agents will handle firearm suppressors in the field.[…]

The LDWF announces the temporary closure of Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge beginning on Thursday, October 8, at 12:00 p.m.[…]

The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder is from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 of each year.[…]

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged duck hunting violations in Vermillion Parish.[…]

The 2026 Youth Hunter of the Year Award contest is now accepting applications, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) and the LDWF announced.[…]

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Metairie man for commercial fishing violations in Orleans Parish.[…]

The LDWF Enforcement Division received honors at the National Association State Boating Law Administrator’s annual conference.[…]

The Louisiana squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Saturday, Oct. 3, in all parts of Louisiana and run through Feb. 28, 2027.[…]

A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent recently completed the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy.[…]

The special nine-day Louisiana black-bellied whistling duck season will begin Saturday, Oct. 3, and run through Oct. 11.[…]

CCA Louisiana has completed construction of its 70th artificial reef, deployed Sept. 15 in Garden Island Bay off the coast of Venice.[…]

The shooting range at the Woodworth Education Facility will be closed Sept. 25-26 as the LDWF will host National Hunting and Fishing Day.[…]

The LDWF Enforcement Division is proud to announce that Captain Anthony Corner has earned the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award.[…]

The Louisiana CPRA will hold a public meeting Oct. 6 to update and solicit feedback on the Birdfoot Delta Hydrologic Restoration Project.[…]

The LDWF estimates that 934,367 pounds of red snapper were landed during the 2026 private recreational season.[…]