Catfish
LDWF to host fishing event at Bogue Chitto State Park Nov. 3
The LDWF and Bogue Chitto State Park invite you to Get Out & Fish! on Nov. 3 at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton.[…]
LDWF news
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LDWF to enforce burn bans on its public lands
The LDWF is reminding Wildlife Management Area hunters and outdoorsmen of a burn ban in many parishes due to extremely dry conditions.[…]
Hunting
LDWF encourages non-resident college students to pick up hunting, fishing licenses at resident rates for the fall
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries would like to encourage college students to purchase a license and explore the outdoors.[…]
Fishing
Passive recreational and commercial fishing gear marking and tending rules go into effect
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted NOIs regarding the marking of traps in freshwater.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces annual Caney Creek Reservoir public meeting
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a public informational meeting on Caney Creek Reservoir.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division receives NASBLA Award for Operation Dry Water Weekend patrols and outreach
The NASBLA presented the Southern Region Law Enforcement Award to the LDWF Enforcement Division on Sept. 19.[…]
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LDWF to conduct public hearing on amended NOI for reptile and amphibian regulations Oct. 22
The LDWF will conduct a public hearing on proposed changes to an amended NOI for rule changes to LDWF Reptile and Amphibian Regulations.[…]
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LDWF announces Woodworth Shooting Range closure Oct. 19-20
The shooting range at the Woodworth Education Facility will be closed all day Saturday, Oct. 19, and until noon Sunday, Oct. 20.[…]
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LDWF agents successfully rescue lost hunter in St. Landry Parish
LDWF enforcement agents successfully rescued a missing hunter from the Thistlethwaite WMA on Oct. 10 in St. Landry Parish.[…]
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Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc. issued monetary rewards at October meeting
The Louisiana Operation Game Thief (LOGT) Board of Directors held a quarterly meeting on Oct. 3 in Mansura.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Fishing Course Series announces new saltwater fishing class
The LDWF is excited to offer the newest Fishing Course Series class, Beginner Saltwater Fishing, on Saturday, Oct. 19.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest Monterey man for boating incident in Concordia Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Monterey man on Sept. 26 for alleged boating safety violations in Concordia Parish.[…]
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Charenton man cited for migratory game bird violations in St. Mary Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Charenton man for alleged migratory game bird violations in St. Mary Parish on Sept. 27.[…]
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LDWF announces road closure in Thistlethwaite WMA
The LDWF will close the intersection of Plant Road and Rice Field Road at Thistlethwaite WMA for culvert replacement beginning Oct. 9. […]
Alligator
LDWF reminds public alligator hunting season remains open
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries would like to remind the public that alligator hunting season remains open statewide.[…]
Flounder
Flounder season set to close Oct. 15 to Nov. 30 for commercial and recreational sectors
The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder, from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 is approaching.[…]