Fishing
Be aware of fake hunting and fishing announcements
LDWF has had to respond to several fake news articles, including the supposed forced closure of hunting and fishing season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[…]
LDWF news
News Breaker
Louisiana turkey hunting season opens April 4
Turkey hunting season begins April 4 in Louisiana and the LDWF wants to remind hunters to use social distancing practices due to the coronavirus pandemic.[…]
News Breaker
Rabbit Island restoration project to begin in fall of 2020
Restoration of Rabbit Island, located in the west cove of Calcasieu Lake, is scheduled to begin this fall to improve the island’s nesting habitat.[…]
Hunting
What to do when encountering injured or orphaned wildlife
The LDWF would like to remind the public that the best thing to do when encountering injured or orphaned wildlife is to leave it alone and undisturbed.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF agents cite two Franklin Parish residents for deer violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited two Franklin Parish residents for multiple alleged deer violations including transporting deer carcasses into the state.[…]
News Breaker
Two Jefferson Parish men cited for recreational fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged multiple recreational fishing violations on March 21.[…]
Newsletters
Recreational red snapper season opening delayed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary signed a declaration of emergency to delay the opening of the recreational red snapper season.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Secretary Montoucet asks everyone to support Louisiana fishermen
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary is encouraging residents to purchase seafood produced and caught by Louisiana fishermen.[…]
Fishing
LDWF still offering boating education courses online
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering two online options to complete the mandatory boater education course.[…]
Hunting
LDWF encourages WMA users to utilize WMA Check In/Check Out App
The LDWF encourages visitors to the state’s Wildlife Management Areas to utilize LDWF’s free WMA Check In/Check Out App during the coronavirus pandemic.[…]
News Breaker
Elmer’s Island closed to the public effective immediately
LDWF has closed Elmer’s Island due to coronavirus concerns. This closure follows the recommendations of the Grand Isle Mayor and Town Council.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents rescue two Slidell men from Lake Borgne
LDWF agents successfully performed a search and rescue mission for two overdue boaters in St. Tammany Parish this morning, March 23.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF shooting ranges remain open but public access limited
Most shooting ranges operated on LDWF properties remain open but the number of participants at any given time is limited due to the coronavirus pandemic.[…]
News Breaker
Best to leave suspected injured or orphaned birds undisturbed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wants to remind the public to leave suspected injured and orphaned birds alone and undisturbed.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents investigating two fatal boating incidents
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating two fatal boating incidents in Pointe Coupee Parish and Ouachita Parish.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF announces cancellation, postponement of several events
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, several events affiliated with the LDWF have been either cancelled or postponed.[…]