Hunting
Hunter education classes, field days to resume
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will resume in-person hunter education classes and field days in July.[…]
LDWF news
Hunting
Hunting rules and regulations for 2020-21 season
The hunting rules and regulations for the 2020-21 season are now available on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.[…]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas for the 2020-2021 hunting season.[…]
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Two men cited for over the limit of black bass in Terrebonne Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged recreational fishing violations on July 16 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 5, 2020
LA Creel indicates that 470,287 pounds or 60 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of red snapper have been harvested.[…]
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Three men cited for red snapper violations in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged red snapper violations on July 10 in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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Chad Hebert selected to lead LDWF Enforcement Division
Lt. Col. Chad Hebert, a 27-year veteran at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, will lead its Enforcement Division.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Iberville Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Iberville Parish on July 11.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hagen Reitzell, Douglas Frey selected as 2019 Youth Hunters of the Year
Hagen Reitzell and Douglas Frey had deer hunts in the fall of 2019 that they’ll never forget. Both 8 years old, they harvested their first deer.[…]
Fishing
New fishing piers/boat docks open at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge
With the completion of recreational enhancements last week at Rockefeller, there are now more spots for the angling public to enjoy.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Larto/Saline Complex
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for the Larto/Saline Complex as part of its integrated management plan for aquatic vegetation control.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Tensas Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a boating fatality that occurred on July 4 in Tensas Parish.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces opening of Bussey Brake WMA
The much anticipated opening date of the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area in Morehouse Parish will be July 15 at 6 a.m.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 21
LDWF released the latest red snapper landing estimates through June 21, 2020. LA Creel indicates that 368,920 pounds or 47 percent has been harvested.[…]
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 3 to July 5.[…]
Fishing
Virtual Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshop coming July 8
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer a free Virtual Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshop on Wednesday, July 8, through Zoom.[…]