Deer Hunting
High water forces deer season closure at Maurepas Swamp WMA
Rising flood waters in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) have triggered an automatic deer hunting season closure.[…]
LDWF news
News Breaker
Red snapper season to reopen for weekends only
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season on weekends only.[…]
Dove
LDWF clarifies that dove season in North Zone remains open
The second split of dove season in Louisiana’s North Zone remains open until Nov. 17, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.[…]
Fishing
Get Out and Fish! community fishing program
The Get Out and Fish! community fishing program fishing event will be held October 26, 2019 at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF makes chronic wasting disease testing service available to hunters
The LDWF has coordinated with Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to provide testing on harvested deer for the presence of CWD.[…]
News Breaker
Two WMAs will be closed Oct. 26-27 due to military training
The LDWF is notifying users that Fort Polk-Vernon and Peason Ridge WMAs will be closed the weekend of Oct. 26-27 due to military training by the U.S. Army.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational red snapper season to reopen
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season for the next three weekends.[…]
Hunting
Use caution near logging operations on Thistlethwaite WMA
Hunters using the Thistlewaite WMA Limited Use Area are asked to use caution due to logging operations in the 345 acre tract.[…]
Alligator
Three subjects cited for alligator violations in St. Mary Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged alligator violations on Sept. 7 in St. Mary Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Bussey Brake WMA renovation almost complete
Progress continues on the Bussey Brake WMA renovation project in Morehouse Parish, including a complete overhaul of the waterbody.[…]
News Breaker
Red snapper season to reopen
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season for the next two weekends.[…]
News Breaker
Two men arrested for stealing game camera and equipment
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested two men for allegedly stealing property on Sept. 18 in Rapides Parish.[…]
News Breaker
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.[…]
News Breaker
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.[…]