Fishing
Baton Rouge National Hunting and Fishing Day set for Sept. 24, 2022
The Baton Rouge edition of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sept. 24 will offer something for every member of the family.[…]
LDWF news
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Pearl River man cited for harassment of hunters in St. Tammany Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Pearl River man for an alleged violation on Sept. 8 in St. Tammany Parish.[…]
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LDWF announces 2022 White Lake WCA youth, marsh and rice field waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct marsh waterfowl lottery hunts and rice field waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake Wetlands WCA.[…]
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New rules on freshwater net marking, passive hooked gear to take effect soon
New rules for freshwater recreational yo-yos, trigger devices, trotlines, limb lines, jugs, and all other passive devices containing hooks.[…]
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Recreational red snapper season to close on Sept. 19
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to close the recreational red snapper season on September 19.[…]
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Agents cite 10 subjects for migratory game bird violations in Rapides and Avoyelles parishes
LDWF enforcement agents cited 10 subjects for migratory game bird violations in Rapides and Avoyelles parishes on Sept. 3.[…]
Fishing
LDWF to host National Hunting and Fishing Day events on Sept. 24
Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration is back, set for Sept. 24 at four locations around the state.[…]
Fishing
Wildlife and Fisheries announces stock assessment schedule
The LDWF is currently conducting stock assessments on important recreational and commercial fish stocks in Louisiana state waters.[…]
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Bodcau Shooting Range to reopen Sept. 17 following renovation work
The Bodcau Shooting Range located in Bossier Parish will reopen Sept. 17, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for 2022-23 WMA waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF WMAs for the 2022-2023 hunting season.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 28, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper estimates through Aug. 28, 2022.[…]
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LDWF reminds public West Pearl River Bridge on U.S. Hwy. 90 remains closed
The LDWF would like to remind the public that the West Pearl River Bridge on U.S. Highway 90 in St. Tammany Parish remains closed.[…]
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LDWF agents cite five men for over limit of red snapper
LDWF enforcement agents cited five men for alleged recreational fishing violations in the Gulf of Mexico in Cameron Parish on Sept. 2.[…]
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Agents arrest Theriot residents on drug and commercial fishing charges
LDWF enforcement agents arrested two subjects for alleged illegal drug and shrimping violations on Sept. 1 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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Garyville man cited for commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Garyville man for alleged commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on Aug 28.[…]
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Volunteers needed for Elmer’s Island beach cleanup
The LDWF is asking for volunteers for their upcoming beach cleanup at Elmer’s Island on September 17, 2022.[…]