Features
Louisiana’s black bear story includes concern over wildlife habitat, safety and damage
Bears are the center of a growing controversy over crowding other wildlife out of their habitat, property destruction and human interaction.[…]
General
Events & Announcements
Natchez area hosts spring “Grand” and nearly 800 retrievers
A total of 767 of the top retrievers participated in the Hunting Retriever Club International Spring Grand in Vidalia and Natchez, Miss.[…]
Events & Announcements
Volunteers, boats needed for LDWF’s Atchafalaya Basin Litter ‘Round-Up on the Water’ event
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will host the Atchafalaya Basin Litter Round-Up on the Water on Friday, April 22.[…]
Coastal Projects
Restorative power of Mississippi River could rejuvenate swamps
Diversions are designed to mimic the natural land-building ability of the river prior to levees and jetties blocking water and sediment.[…]
Features
The plight and fight of Grand Isle
Dodie and Buggie Vegas, owners of the iconic Bridgeside Marina, have suffered enormous losses after Hurricane Ida.[…]
Events & Announcements
2021 Louisiana Legends Hall inducts six; presents three special outdoor awards
Six prominent Louisiana outdoor personalities were inducted into the Louisiana Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF releases five alligators, two birds after rehab from oil found at Belle Chasse Refinery
The LDWF released five alligators and two birds on Oct. 7 as part of the agency’s rehabilitation of wildlife found covered with oil.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Dularge back in business after Ida
A month and a half after Hurricane Ida’s landfall, Marty LaCoste of Absolute Fishing Charters in Dularge is back to doing what he does best.[…]
Events & Announcements
LAWFF announces cancellation of annual fundraising event
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation has announced the cancellation of its 2021 Wild Night Fundraiser.[…]
Field Reports
Hurricane Ida damage in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes
Jared Serigné went down to Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes to meet with folks who suffered damage from Hurricane Ida.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Extensive fish kill reported at Lake Salvador, Bayou Gauche
A big fish kill at Lake Salvador, Bayou Gauche is occurring due to effects from Hurricane Ida earlier this month.[…]
Events & Announcements
Bayou Louis boating accident takes life of Lafayette sportsman
A Lafayette sportsman lost his life in a Bayou Louis boating accident on Sept. 5, 2021. LDWF is investigating the incident.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF begins rescue of oiled birds found near south La. refinery
The LDWF began documenting oiled birds apparently the result of damage caused by Hurricane Ida at an oil and gas refinery.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills due to Hurricane Ida
The LDWF says it will investigate each one of the substantial fish kills throughout southeast Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.[…]
Events & Announcements
Louisiana’s 4-H Shooting Sports team wins national championships
Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports has won the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships for the second time in three years.[…]
Ducks
Kennedy: Duck hunters are conservationists, give them a voice
Amending the Migratory Bird Treaty Act would give duck hunters a chance to make their case for extending the season.[…]