Louisiana Sportsman

The red snapper landings estimate through May 3, 2026 indicate that 8,307 pounds were landed during the first three days of the season.[…]

The LDWF congratulated Ciera Gonzales, DeeDee Mahoney, Eric McVicker and Andy Crawford for winning the 2026 hard license card contest.[…]

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “National Safe Boating Week” from May 16-22.[…]

The 2026 Louisiana turkey hunting season was a record-setting event as more than 4,000 birds were harvested, the LDWF announced.[…]

The LWFC gave final approval for a Notice of Intent to conduct the next Louisiana black bear hunting season in December of 2026.[…]

The LWFC approved a NOI for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 hunting seasons, 2026-27 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]

The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the LDWF to conduct a recreational alligator hunting season from Oct. 1-31, 2026.[…]

The LDWF will host a public meeting to discuss management activities on Iatt Lake, with a focus on aquatic vegetation control.[…]

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for an alleged deer violation in Rapides Parish on April 26.[…]

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged turkey hunting violations in Avoyelles Parish.[…]

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged fishing violations in LaSalle Parish.[…]

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Saturday, May 2, and runs through May 24, the LDWF announced.[…]

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries certified 238 boaters statewide after its 15th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day.”[…]

The Woodworth Shooting Range will be closed all day Saturday, May 2, and from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on May 9, the LDWF announced.[…]

The LDWF Enforcement Division became the third conservation law enforcement agency to earn the NAWLEA on April 22..[…]

Geocaching enthusiasts can now take part in the treasure hunt game at Bogue Chitto WMA, White Lake WCA and Dewey W. Wills WMA.[…]