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LDWF shooting ranges remain open but public access limited
Most shooting ranges operated on LDWF properties remain open but the number of participants at any given time is limited due to the coronavirus pandemic.[…]
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Best to leave suspected injured or orphaned birds undisturbed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wants to remind the public to leave suspected injured and orphaned birds alone and undisturbed.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating two fatal boating incidents
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating two fatal boating incidents in Pointe Coupee Parish and Ouachita Parish.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF announces cancellation, postponement of several events
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, several events affiliated with the LDWF have been either cancelled or postponed.[…]
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LDWF offices closed to the public indefinitely starting March 17
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries offices throughout the state will be closed to the public indefinitely beginning Tuesday, March 17.[…]
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LDWF’s 2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp competition
Mottled duck will be the featured species for 2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Hunting
Amendments banning sale of untested deer urine products, altering dove season dates
The LWFC adopted amendments to its 2020-21 Hunting Regulation Notice of Intent that would ban the sale of untested deer urine products in Louisiana.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Iberia Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that took place in Iberia Parish on March 8. The body of Eric Delcambre, 35, of New Iberia, was recovered from
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LDWF making leftover turkey lottery hunts available to public
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is making available leftover opportunities for WMA turkey lottery hunts.[…]
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Metairie man cited for commercial guide violations in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Metairie man for alleged commercial guide violations in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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LDWF to host an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor workshop
This March, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be hosting an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor workshop in Baton Rouge.[…]
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All roads and trails temporarily closed on Big Lake WMA
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed all roads and ATV/UTV trails on Big Lake Wildlife Management Area due to flooding.[…]
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Elmer’s Island access road to close Feb. 18
The access road to Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge will close to the public Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 for construction activities.[…]
Hunting
Public hearings for 2020-21 and 2021-22 hunting seasons to begin Feb. 11
The LDWF will hold public hearings for the proposed 2020-21 and 2021-22 hunting seasons beginning Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Minden.[…]
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Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc. issues monetary rewards at meeting
Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc., a Louisiana wildlife crime-stoppers program, awarded $5,400 to diligent citizens statewide at their quarterly meeting.[…]
Fishing
LDWF to celebrate 50 years of Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System
In 2020, LDWF will celebrate the creation and evolution of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System and spotlight these beautiful waterbodies.[…]