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LDWF enforcement agents recognized at September commission meeting
LDWF Enforcement Division agents were honored at the Sept. 1 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting held in Baton Rouge.[…]
LDWF news
Bass Fishing
Four Louisiana lakes among nation’s top fishing spots
The Bassmaster Magazine’s “Top 100 Lakes” for 2022 includes four lakes managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown on Spring Bayou; Creel limits reduced to half during drawdown
A drawdown has been scheduled for Spring Bayou for nuisance aquatic vegetation control, organic reduction, and fish habitat improvement.[…]
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Agents cite Lafayette man for charter guide violation in Jefferson Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Lafayette man for an alleged charter guide violation in Jefferson Parish on Aug. 27.[…]
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LDWF offering free seminar on squirrel hunting skills on Sept. 17
The LDWF Hunter Education Section will hold a free beginner’s squirrel hunting seminar Sept. 17 in Baton Rouge from 9 a.m. to noon.[…]
Fishing
Boothville man cited for commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Boothville man for alleged commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on Aug. 23.[…]
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Pearl River WMA to close Sept. 1 due to flooding, LDWF announces
The LDWF will close the Pearl River WMA in St. Tammany Parish when the Pearl River flood gauge reaches 16.5 feet.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 3
The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 3.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 7-11 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana Youth Hunter Education Challenge team captures 2022 Central Regional championship
The Louisiana Youth Hunter Education Challenge Gold Junior Team won the 2022 Central Regional YHEC championship.[…]
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Hammond man arrested for filing false public records
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Hammond man for filing false public records on Aug. 16 in East Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF launches new free fishing education courses
The LDWF will launch its new Fishing Course Series aimed at offering training sessions throughout the state on a variety of fishing topics.[…]
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LDWF agents cite Zachary man for closed season deer hunting
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Zachary man for alleged an alleged deer hunting violation in East Baton Rouge Parish on Aug. 11.[…]
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Four men cited for red snapper violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited four subjects for alleged fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on Aug. 14.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest Cutoff man for boating violations following boating incident
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Cutoff man for alleged boating violations on Aug. 11 in Lafourche Parish.[…]
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Recreational red grouper season to close Aug. 30
The LDWF announced that the season for the recreational harvest of red grouper will close in Louisiana waters on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.[…]