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December 13, 2019
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HomeLDWF news

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News Breaker

Recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper to close Dec. 13

From News Reports

The recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper in Louisiana waters will close on December 13, and will remain closed until January 1. […]

Deer Hunting

LDWF reminds hunters returning from out-of-state about cervid carcass importation ban

From News Reports

The LDWF is reminding hunters returning from out-of-state hunts with harvested deer or other cervids about the state’s cervid carcass importation ban. […]

Events & Announcements

LDWF to hold four trapper education workshops

From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will host four trapper education workshops beginning Dec. 7 at the Waddill Outdoor Education Center. […]

Rick Jones with nice red snapper fishing in East Cameron out of Cypremort Point.
News Breaker

Red snapper season soon to be open seven days a week

From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to modify the recreational red snapper season to a seven day per week season. […]

Fishing

Louisiana OMV will not be at LDWF headquarters until further notice

From News Reports

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles will not be at LDWF headquarters to process boat trailer registrations on Mondays until further notice. […]

News Breaker

LDWF announces 2020 derelict crab trap cleanup events; volunteers needed

From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will again host its annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo volunteer cleanup events in February. […]

News Breaker

Fort Polk-Vernon and Peason Ridge WMAs to be closed Nov. 29–Dec. 1

From News Reports

The LDWF will close Fort Polk-Vernon and Peason Ridge Wildlife Management Areas Nov. 29-Dec. 1 due to extensive military training by the U.S. Army. […]

News Breaker

LDWF to close Bayou des Sot Bridge in Grassy Lake WMA for repairs

From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will close the Bayou des Sot Bridge on Nov. 18-19 in Grassy Lake Wildlife Management Area for repairs. […]

Queen Bess Island is one of Louisiana's top brown pelican nesting rookeries.
News Breaker

Queen Bess Island is now a Louisiana wildlife refuge

From News Reports

The LWFC approved a resolution that converts Queen Bess Island to a Louisiana state wildlife refuge during its November meeting in Baton Rouge. […]

News Breaker

Maurepas Swamp WMA gets 1,475 additional acres

From News Reports

The LWFC approved a resolution adding 1,475 acres to Maurepas Swamp WMA through donation during its November meeting on Nov. 7 in Baton Rouge. […]

Inshore Fishing

Four new artificial reef sites underway

From News Reports

The LDWF announced today that the creation of the Lake Borgne Shell Pad, Grand Banks, West Karako Bay and Cabbage Reef artificial reef sites has begun. […]

News Breaker

Red snapper season to remain open for Veterans Day

From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to open the recreational red snapper season on the Veterans Day holiday. […]

Deer Hunting

Area 5 deer season has been amended

From News Reports

The LDWF wants to remind deer hunters that the 2019-20 season for Deer Area 5 has been amended due to the unprecedented 2019 flood that impacted the area. […]

News Breaker

Three Texas men found in possession of 67 red snapper

From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three Texas men for alleged red snapper violations on Oct. 31 in Lafourche Parish. […]

News Breaker

LDWF accepting applications for Wildlife Enforcement Cadet positions

From News Reports

The LDWF Law Enforcement Division will begin training up to 24 cadets in March of 2020 to bolster the ranks of agents in the field. […]

News Breaker

Ongoing seismic work on Clear Creek WMA

From News Reports

The LDWF is notifying users of Clear Creek WMA that seismic operations are currently taking place within the WMA and caution should be used. […]

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  • Rick Jones with nice red snapper fishing in East Cameron out of Cypremort Point.
  • Queen Bess Island is one of Louisiana's top brown pelican nesting rookeries.

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