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Sherburne WMA set to close due to Morganza Spillway opening
The LDWF will close Sherburne WMA on June 1 at midnight due to the opening of the Morganza Spillway, which is scheduled to be opened June 2.[…]
LDWF news
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Seven cited for violations during red snapper opening weekend
LDWF cited seven individuals for alleged fishing violations during the opening weekend of red snapper season in St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes.[…]
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Be mindful of displaced animals during Morganza Spillway opening
With the Morganza Spillway to be opened June 2, LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by flood water.[…]
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Flooding delays Bussey Brake WMA renovation
Mother Nature has again delayed the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ renovation efforts on the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area.[…]
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LDWF agent credited with saving woman’s life
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent saved the life of a motorist on May 19 in East Feliciana Parish.[…]
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Red snapper angler participation needed
The LDWF encourages anglers pursuing red snapper to use its Electronic Reporting Program to provide important, real-time catch data.[…]
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Two men cited for turkey hunting violations in Rapides Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged turkey hunting violations on May 16 in Rapides Parish.[…]
Alligator
Corney Lake and False River added to alligator lottery
LDWF has added Corney Lake in Claiborne Parish and False River in Pointe Coupee Parish to the 2019 alligator lottery harvests.[…]
Alligator
Applications now available for 2019 alligator lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 19 LDWF WMAs, 25 public lakes and one USACE property Aug. 28-Oct. 3, 2019.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Big Jack’s Reef enhancement complete in Calcasieu Lake
The East Calcasieu artificial reef in Calcasieu Lake, also known as “Big Jack’s Reef”, is an existing inshore artificial reef that had material added to it.[…]
News Breaker
All roads on Big Lake WMA closed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has closed all roads on Big Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) due to flooding.[…]
Fishing
LDWF collects biological impact data as Bonnet Carré Spillway opens again
The Bonnet Carré Spillway opened for a historic second time this year, while the LDWF continued its biological monitoring of fish and wildlife resources.[…]
Hunting
Road closures on Big Lake WMA
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed Big Lake Road & Fina Road on Big Lake Wildlife Management Area due to flooding effective immediately.[…]
Alligator
Bids for alligator hunting on WMAs, refuges and USACE properties for 2019-2021
The LDWF is accepting bids for alligator hunting on WMAs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers properties and state wildlife refuges for the 2019-2021 seasons.[…]
Hunting
Hunting seasons, hunting regulations and WMA rules approved by LWFC for 2019-20
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) approved the 2019-20 and 2020-21 resident game hunting seasons at its May meeting in Baton Rouge.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Dusty J. Guidry appointed to Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Dusty J. Guidry has been appointed to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission by Gov. John Bel Edwards.[…]