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Agents cite Charenton man for deer hunting violations in St. Mary Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Charenton man for alleged deer hunting violations in St. Mary Parish on Jan. 14.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for 2024 WMA lottery turkey hunts, White Lake WCA fishing lottery
The LDWF is accepting applications for WMA lottery turkey hunts and the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area fishing lottery.[…]
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LWFC approves NOI to establish regulations for ecotours on Pearl River and Maurepas Swamp WMAs
The LWFC approved a NOI to establish regulations for ecotours on Pearl River and Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Areas.[…]
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Brandon DeCuir and Harlie E. “Gene” Reynolds elected as chair, vice-chair of LWFC
Brandon DeCuir was elected chair of the LWFC and Harlie E. “Gene” Reynolds as vice-chair during the Commission’s meeting Jan. 4.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI for hunting regs, hunting seasons and WMA rules for 2024-25
The LWFC adopted notices of intent for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 hunting seasons and 2024-25 general and WMA hunting seasons.[…]
Fishing
LDWF to give away Christmas trees to enhance fish habitat in Caney Lake
The LDWF, in partnership with the Jackson Parish Watershed District, is hosting a “Reef Rodeo” for Caney Creek Reservoir.[…]
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LDWF to hold three public hearings in January on Louisiana black bear hunting season NOI
LDWF will conduct three public hearings in January to receive public input for the Louisiana black bear hunting season notice of intent.[…]
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Agents cite eight subjects for hunting migratory game birds over bait in Avoyelles Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited eight subjects for alleged migratory game bird hunting violations in two separate cases in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF Fishing Course Series announces rainbow trout fishing dates
The LDWF Fishing Course Series program will once again offer their Beginner Rainbow Trout Fishing courses.[…]
Fishing
Free required bowfishing permit for private and charter anglers required starting Jan. 1
A recreational saltwater bowfishing permit for both the private and charter sectors will be required beginning Jan. 1, 2024.[…]
Fishing
Top 5 stories of 2023
We researched the archives of LouisianaSportsman.com and came up with the 5 best-read stories of the year.[…]
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Governor-elect Landry names new LDWF Secretary
Louisiana Governor-elect Jeff Landry has named Madison Sheahan as his secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Hunting
LDWF hunting and fishing licenses may now be renewed prior to expiration
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries updated the licensing system to allow people to renew their licenses before expiration.[…]
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Recreational red snapper season to close Dec. 31
LDWF Secretary Rob Shadoin signed a declaration of emergency to close the recreational red snapper season on Dec. 31.[…]
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LDWF has successful woodcock banding night
After coordinating with landowners in West Feliciana Parish, the LDWF had a successful woodcock banding night on Dec. 12.[…]
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LWFC adopts NOI for rules changes to reptile and amphibian regulations
The LWFC adopted a notice of intent for rule changes to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Reptile and Amphibian Regulations.[…]