Hunting
Persons 16 and older allowed to earn hunter education certification online
The LWFC passed a NOI that will allow persons requiring a basic hunting license 16 and older to earn their hunter education certification online.[…]
LDWF news
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Louisiana red snapper landing estimates through May 24
LDWF staff updated the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission with the latest red snapper landing estimates through May 24.[…]
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$6,000 reward offered for information on black bear shot in St. Mary Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement agents are seeking leads for an illegally killed black bear in St. Mary Parish.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana’s annual Free Fishing Weekend to be held June 13-14
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.[…]
Fishing
2020–2021 fishing licenses available now
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds anglers that if you purchase your fishing license now, it will be good until June 30, 2021.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana fisheries set to receive $73 million in federal assistance
The LDWF is developing plans on how to best utilize $73 million in federal funding to help the state’s fishing industry rebound.[…]
Fishing
LDWF: Fishing license sales soar during COVID-19 shutdown
Louisianans purchased thousands more fishing licenses during the first month and half of the COVID-19 stay-at-home order than they did in 2019.[…]
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Louisiana wild turkey hunting season sees uptick in harvest
The recently completed 2020 wild turkey hunting season saw the largest reported harvest of birds since 2011, with 2,117 turkeys harvested.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces 2020 alligator lottery
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 19 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes and one USACE property Aug. 26-Oct. 1, 2020.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest four men for hit and run with a vessel
LDWF enforcement agents arrested four Thibodaux men on May 14 for their involvement in an alleged hit and run boating incident in Lafourche Parish.[…]
Fishing
Elmer’s Island Refuge to reopen to the public May 15
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will reopen Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge to the public at 8 a.m., Friday, May 15.[…]
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LDWF buildings reopen in BR May 15, statewide May 18
The LDWF will be opening its offices in phases beginning Friday, May 15, at its headquarters in Baton Rouge and across the state on Monday, May 18.[…]
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Louisiana migratory bird hunters must complete HIP certification
Beginning June 1, migratory bird hunters, including waterfowl hunters, will be required to complete the Harvest Information Program certification process.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI for hunting regs, hunting seasons and WMA rules
The LWFC approved notices of intent for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 hunting seasons, 2020-21 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]
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LDWF agents rescue three boaters in St. Mary Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement division agents performed a successful search and rescue mission in St. Mary Parish on May 8.[…]
Cobia
The LWFC adopts NOI to modify the size limits for cobia
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to modify commercial and recreational minimum size limits for cobia.[…]