Hunting
Students sharpen hunting skills at Youth Hunter Education Challenge
More than 100 young hunters came together to compete for awards in regional Youth Hunter Education Challenge events hosted by the LDWF.[…]
LDWF news
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LDWF agents arrest 10 subjects for DWI on the water during Memorial Day weekend
The LDWF Enforcement Division arrested 10 boaters for alleged driving or operating a vessel while intoxicated during Memorial Day weekend.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana’s annual Free Fishing Weekend to be held June 8-9
Louisiana’s Free Fishing Weekend allows residents and visitors to fish Louisiana waters without an otherwise required fishing license.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Pollock man arrested for fishing contest fraud
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Pollock man for alleged bass fishing contest violations on May 23 in Sabine Parish.[…]
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Overdue boater successfully rescued in Vermilion Parish
Search and rescue teams successfully completed a rescue mission on May 22 in Vermilion Parish. Authorities were alerted of an overdue boater.[…]
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Woodworth Shooting Range to be closed May 31-June 1, 2024
The Woodworth Shooting Range will be closed May 31-June 1, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.[…]
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Recreational gag grouper season to open Sept. 1
The state recreational fishing season for Gulf gag grouper begins on September 1 instead of June 1 in order to match the federal season.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Saline Lake (Natchitoches and Winn Parishes)
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake for giant salvinia control, organic reduction, and fish habitat improvement.[…]
Fishing
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills
High summer temperatures, extended cloudy weather, and storms may lead to inland and nearshore marine fish kills across the state.[…]
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How to become an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor for the LDWF
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor, then register for an upcoming workshop near you.[…]
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LDWF agent rescues man from sunken vessel in Vermilion Bay
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent successfully completed a search and rescue mission in Vermilion Parish on May 16.[…]
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LDWF to hold public hearing on amended black bear hunting NOI
The LDWF will conduct a public hearing May 21 in Monroe to collect input on the amended Louisiana black bear hunting season NOI.[…]
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LDWF’s Major Clay Marques appointed to National Boating Safety Advisory Committee
LDWF Boating Law Administrator Major Clay Marques was sworn in to the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 18-24
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 18-24.[…]
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Five students complete the LDWF Enforcement Division Internship Program
The LDWF honored five Louisiana college students who completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.[…]
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LDWF seeks public input on draft 2020/2021 Hurricane Disaster Spend Plan
The LDWF is seeking public comment regarding its draft “Louisiana 2021/2021 Hurricane Disaster Grant Application and Spend Plan”.[…]