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LDWF urging boaters to be safe during hunting season
With the fall and winter outdoor season underway, the LDWF Enforcement Division is reminding hunters about boating safety during the hunting season.[…]
LDWF news
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LDWF data updates loss of aquatic resources from historic 2019 flooding
The lingering effects of the 2019 record floodwaters on Louisiana’s aquatic life continue to be measured by the Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Dove
LDWF agents issue multiple dove hunting citations
LDWF enforcement agents wrote 78 citations to 62 subjects for alleged dove hunting related violations during the opening weekend of the dove season.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Proposed changes to recreational mako shark regulations
On Sept. 5, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a Notice of Intent to modify the minimum recreational size limits for mako sharks.[…]
Deer Hunting
LWFC approves declaration of emergency amending Deer Area 5 hunting season
The LWFC approved a declaration of emergency that will amend the Deer Area 5 2019-20 hunting season during its September meeting in Baton Rouge.[…]
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Double fatality boating incident on Upper Amite River
The LDWF Enforcement Division is investigating a single vessel double fatality that occurred in East Baton Rouge Parish on Sept. 5. […]
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Agents cited two men for shocking fish in Grand River
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged illegal fishing activity on Aug. 31 in Iberville Parish.[…]
Dove
LDWF offering five lease fields and WMA fields for opening day of dove season
The LDWF will have available five lease fields for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 7 along with several LDWF WMA dove fields.[…]
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LDWF to host squirrel hunting seminar on Sept. 21
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a squirrel hunting seminar for beginners in Lafayette on Sept. 21.[…]
Alligator
Agents arrest Lafayette man for aggravated cruelty to animals
LDWF enforcement agents arrested one man and cited two others Aug. 12 for their roles in alleged alligator violations in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
Snapper
Recreational red snapper season to close after Labor Day
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration to add Labor Day to the current recreational red snapper season and to close the season Sept. 3.[…]
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Agents cited two men for possession of illegally taken fish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged recreational fishing violations on Aug. 16 in Jefferson Parish.[…]
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Volunteers needed for Elmer’s Island beach cleanup
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking for volunteers for their upcoming beach cleanup at Elmer’s Island on September 21.[…]
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White Lake WCA 2019-20 marsh and rice field lottery hunts
The LDWF s is now accepting applications for the 2019-20 marsh and rice field waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.[…]
Fishing
Commercial shark possession limit increases
The LDWF announced the daily possession limit for commercially harvested large coastal sharks will increase from 45 to 55 per day effective immediately.[…]
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Red snapper catch statistics through July 28
The latest landing statistics recorded by LA Creel is 528,994 pounds, or 66 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through July 28.[…]