Louisiana Sportsman

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested a Denham Springs woman on Aug. 10 for alleged boating violations.[…]

The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown on Chicot Lake for fish habitat improvement, organic reduction, and nuisance aquatic vegetation control.[…]

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth signed a declaration of emergency to close the private recreational Red Snapper season on August 9, 2026.[…]

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged fishing violations in LaSalle Parish.[…]

The St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish to help manage invasive aquatic vegetation.[…]

The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery is now open to hunters through Aug. 28. The hunt will be held Dec. 5-20, 2026.[…]

The LDWF Lake Charles Office will temporarily close to the public during portions of the Chennault International Airshow in August.[…]

The LDWF Enforcement Division Recruiting Section is hosting three open houses in August. Agents will answer questions and provide guidance.[…]

LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in St. James Parish on July 25.[…]

The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes to begin on August 12, 2026.[…]

The LDWF Enforcement Division has cited three individuals for numerous alleged hunting violations in Vernon and Lafayette parishes. […]

The red snapper landings estimate through July 12, 2026 indicate that 659,232 pounds, or 74.7%, has been landed.[…]

The LDWF, in conjunction with the Bayou Pierre Game and Fish Preserve Commission, has scheduled a drawdown of Clear-Smithport Lake.[…]

LDWF enforcement agents cited three subjects on July 14 for their alleged roles in violating turkey hunting regulations.[…]

Once on the brink of extinction with only about 100,000 left in 1972 in the state, the LDWF developed its alligator management program.[…]

The LDWF recognized a Louisiana college student who recently completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.[…]