Alligator
Applications open for alligator lottery harvests LDWF announces
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 21 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes and one U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) property.[…]
LDWF news
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New public boat launch provides access to Clear Lake
The LDWF and the Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission finished a new public boat launch was completed on Clear Lake.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 20-26
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 20-26.[…]
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LDWF honors Enforcement Internship Program graduates
The LDWF recently honored six Louisiana college students who completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.[…]
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LDWF agents seeking information about black bear shooting in Ruston
LDWF enforcement agents are looking for information about a Louisiana Black Bear that was found with a fatal gunshot wound in Lincoln Parish.[…]
Fishing
Plenty of fish caught during Get Out & Fish! events
The LDWF collaborated with the Louisiana State Parks and Bayou Country Sports Park to host two successful Get Out & Fish! events.[…]
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Recreational gag grouper state, federal fishing season to remain closed until Sept. 1
NOAA has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational gag grouper fishery, which will now open on September 1, 2023.[…]
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LDWF: 2023 turkey season produced another higher than average harvest for hunters
For the second straight year, the Louisiana turkey harvest was higher than average and in fact, the second best since 2009.[…]
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Closure: Atlantic bluefin tuna angling category Gulf of Mexico incidental trophy fishery
The Angling category fishery for school, large school, or small medium bluefin tuna remains open in all areas except for the Gulf of Mexico.[…]
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LDWF recreational license auto-renewals to begin June 1
If you selected to have your recreational fishing or hunting license auto-renew when purchased, your license will automatically renew 365 days after the initial purchase.[…]
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LDWF agents cite subject for hunting turkeys over bait in Claiborne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject for an alleged turkey hunting violation on April 17 in Claiborne Parish.[…]
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LDWF accepting houseboat mooring lease bids for hunting seasons on Atchafalaya Delta WMA
The LDWF is accepting bids for houseboat mooring sites on Atchafalaya Delta WMA for the 2023-24 through 2027-28 hunting seasons.[…]
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LDWF agents cite five subjects for freshwater fishing guide violations on Toledo Bend
The LDWF enforcement division cited five subjects for alleged charter boat regulation violations in April on the Toledo Bend Reservoir.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves 2023-25 Hunting Regulation Notices of Intent
The LWFC approved notices of intent for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 hunting seasons at its May meeting Thursday, May 4, in Baton Rouge.[…]
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LDWF’s WMA Check-In/Check-Out App and Web Portal will be unavailable May 13
The LDWF)Wildlife Management Area Check-in/Check-out App and Web Portal will be unavailable May 13 due to server maintenance.[…]
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Volunteer instructors recognized by LDWF’s Hunter Education Program
Volunteer Hunter Education instructors from around the state were honored at the LDWF 2023 Hunter Education Instructor Workshop.[…]