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.[…]
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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.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division names new Lieutenant Colonel
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division has promoted Clay Marques to the position of Lieutenant Colonel.[…]
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Agents cite Jonesville man for violating CWD regulations in Catahoula Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Jonesville man for allegedly violating chronic wasting disease (CWD) regulations in Catahoula Parish.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI for hunting regs, hunting seasons and WMA rules for 2025-26
The LWFC adopted NOIs for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 hunting seasons, 2025-26 general and WMA hunting seasons and more.[…]
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Agents cite two men for migratory game bird violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged migratory game bird violations in Plaquemines Parish on Dec. 29.[…]
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LWFC elects Chairman and Vice Chairman
At the January meeting of the LWFC, Commissioner Kevin Sagrera was elected Chairman, and Commissioner Andy Brister was elected Vice Chairman. […]
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LWFC acknowledges five LDWF employees of the year
Five LDWF employees were recognized for their commitment to managing, protecting, and conserving Louisiana’s abundant natural resources.[…]
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Deron Santiny, Fisher Brown, Perry Pitre Jr. honored with Louisiana black bear hunting awards
Three Louisiana black bear hunters who harvested animals during the recently concluded special bear season were honored with awards.[…]
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Woodworth, Bodcau shooting ranges to be closed Jan. 10 due to potential winter storm
The Woodworth and Bodcau shooting ranges will be closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to the potential threat from a winter storm.[…]
Fishing
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills due to freezing temperatures
The LDWF warns the public of potential fish kills throughout coastal Louisiana due to freezing water temperatures. […]
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Louisiana military vet Deron Santiny recalls harvest of potential record Louisiana black bear
Deron Santiny, a military veteran who grew up in Grand Isle and now lives in Lafayette, may have killed the biggest bear in Louisiana history.[…]
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Agents cite father and son for deer hunting violations in Bossier and Caddo parishes
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged deer hunting violations in Bossier and Caddo parishes on Nov. 26.[…]