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Crusel Tract parking area on Maurepas Swamp WMA to close for repairs Feb. 4-6
The Crusel Tract parking area on Maurepas Swamp WMA will be closed Feb. 4-6 for repairs, the LDWF announced.[…]
LDWF news
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Seven subjects cited for hunting migratory game birds over bait in Natchitoches Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited seven subjects for alleged duck hunting violations in Natchitoches Parish on Jan. 26.[…]
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Agents cite Houma man for fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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Agents cite three subjects for hunting violations in Jefferson Davis Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for hunting violations in Jefferson Davis Parish.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest four subjects for public record violations in East Baton Rouge Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested four subjects for alleged public record violations on Jan. 27 in East Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
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North Louisiana man sentenced to 20 years after LDWF investigation
A north Louisiana man pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the Second Judicial District Court in Claiborne Parish for wildlife violations.[…]
Hunting
Some 2024-2025 hunting seasons extended due to the recent winter storm
The Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and the Secretary of LDWF, Madison Sheahan, has extended the following resident game hunting seasons.[…]
Ducks
LDWF agents successfully rescue two duck hunters from Henderson Lake during snow storm
LDWF enforcement agents successfully rescued two stranded hunters this morning, Jan. 21, in St. Martin Parish during the winter snow storm.[…]
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LDWF advises the public not to take in wildlife during winter weather event
LDWF would like to remind the public not to take in any wild animals during this weather event. They should remain in their environment.[…]
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Subject arrested for wildlife and drug violations in West Baton Rouge Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a subject for alleged deer hunting and drug possession violations in West Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
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Agents cite four subjects for night hunting violations in St. Landry Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited several men in St. Landry Parish for alleged hunting violations.[…]
Fishing
New shark regulations are now in effect
The LDWF announced that recreational anglers may keep any size and quantity of Blacktip and Bull Shark as of January 20, 2025.[…]
Bass Fishing
Registration is open for the 76th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park
Registration is now available for the 76th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park on Saturday, March 29, 2025! […]
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Wetland Education Teacher Workshop (WETshop) 2025 registration to open Jan. 27
The LDWF announced the Wetland Education Teacher Workshop, a coastal awareness workshop for science, history, and social studies educators.[…]
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Submit your artwork to be featured on the next fishing and hunting license hard cards
LDWF is looking for amateur or professional artists or photographers to submit photographs to be featured on this year’s hard license cards;.[…]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for 2025 WMA lottery turkey hunts, White Lake WCA fishing lottery
The LDWF is accepting applications for WMA lottery turkey hunts and the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) fishing lottery.[…]