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Thad Bellow honored with Todd Roberts Achievement Award, other volunteers recognized
Thad Bellow, a LDWF volunteer Hunter Education Instructor, has been named the Todd Roberts Achievement Award winner for 2020-2021.[…]
LDWF news
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LDWF issues request for proposals for allocation of waterfowl breeding grounds habitat funding
The LDWF has issued a request for proposals for waterfowl breeding grounds habitat work through the next three years.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules summer drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Lake Bistineau for the purpose of reducing further expansion of giant salvinia.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Iatt Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for Iatt Lake in Grant Parish for the purpose of reducing further expansion of giant salvinia.[…]
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Bear with severe injuries euthanized in Morehouse Parish
An adult male black bear with severe injuries was humanely euthanized in Morehouse Parish on Tuesday, June 29, by the LDWF.[…]
Fishing
LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Division agents will take part in Operation Dry Water from July 2 to July 4.[…]
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Fishing and hunting licenses expire today
The LDWF reminds anglers and hunters that your license expires today, June 30, unless you purchased your license during the month of June.[…]
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Bussey Brake boat dock damaged by fireworks
The LDWF announced on June 29 that the boat dock at the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area was damaged by fireworks.[…]
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Louisiana inshore shrimp season to close July 2 in remaining inside waters
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the 2021 spring inshore shrimp season will close on July 2, 2021.[…]
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Bodcau, Woodworth shooting ranges to be closed on July 4
The Bodcau and Woodworth shooting ranges will be closed Sunday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.[…]
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Two Louisiana families receive 2020 Private Lands Conservation Champion awards
Two north Louisiana families have been honored because of their work in maintaining and enhancing imperiled forest land which they own.[…]
Catfish
LDWF Catfish Derby yields 17 winners
A total of 17 winners reported catching a tagged channel catfish during the LDWF Get Out and Fish! catfish derby. […]
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Parts of Sherburne WMA Shooting Range to be closed for construction beginning June 28
Portions of the Sherburne Shooting Range Complex will be closed beginning June 28 for renovation and infrastructure improvement.[…]
Fishing
LDWF clarifies new lifetime license structure
Act 356-HB 691, recently signed by Gov John Bel Edwards, does not eliminate all lifetime licenses from the agency.[…]
Hunting
LDWF, LAWFF to hold new Mini Becoming An Outdoors Woman workshops
The LDWF and LAWFF will hold the first Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) workshop on Aug. 14, an introduction to archery and bow hunting.[…]
Dove
LDWF accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA lottery dove hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for Elbow Slough Wildlife Management Area lottery dove hunts for the 2021-2022 hunting season.[…]