Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest on Sept. 6-15
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 6-15 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]
LDWF news
Dove
Dove hunting opening day shooting hours on LDWF private dove field leases, WMAs
Opening day dove shooting hours on LDWF private dove field leases and WMAs are the same as outside, one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023.[…]
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Gulf Council seeks applicants for an Ad Hoc Charter For-Hire Data Collection Advisory Panel
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants for an Ad Hoc Charter For-Hire Data Collection Advisory Panel.[…]
Dove
Two Avoyelles residents cited for taking doves during a closed season
A LDWF enforcement agent cited two Marksville subjects for alleged dove hunting violations near Mansura in Avoyelles Parish on Aug. 18.[…]
Fishing
LDWF is now accepting applications for two Fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops
The LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall.[…]
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LDWF to offer introductory hunting course (Squirrel 101) on Sept. 16
The LDWF Hunter Education Program will hold an introductory hunting course titled Squirrel 101 at Waddill Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 16.[…]
Dove
LDWF reminds hunters dove fields cannot be burned due to state-wide burn ban
The LDWF is reminding hunters that dove fields cannot be burned in preparation for opening weekend of dove season.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for 2023-24 White Lake WCA waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct two youth, 30 marsh and 30 rice field waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.[…]
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Recreational Greater Amberjack state, federal fishing season to close Aug. 25
The federal NOAA has issued a closure for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery because catch limits established have been met.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 2
The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 2.[…]
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LDWF agents cite Raceland man for fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Raceland man for alleged fishing violations on Aug. 17 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
Hunting
LDWF conducts Bow Hunting 101 course for beginning hunters
The LDWF conducted a Bow Hunting 101 class on Aug. 12 designed to teach beginning bow hunters the basics of the sport.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landings jump to 688,570 pounds
LA Creel indicates that 688,570 pounds, or 73.7% percent, of Louisiana’s private recreational allocation of red snapper have been caught.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Nantachie Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for Nantachie Lake in Grant Parish to manage aquatic vegetation and improve fisheries habitat.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 30, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 30.[…]