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LDWF schedules drawdown for Clear-Smithport Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Clear-Smithport Lake (Desoto Parish) for giant salvinia control and fish habitat improvement.[…]
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Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown on Chicot Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown on Chicot Lake in Evangeline Parish for reduction of giant salvinia and for fish habitat improvement.[…]
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Buras man cited for commercial pompano violation in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Buras man for alleged violations of commercial pompano regulations on Aug. 1 in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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The LWFC amends Notice of Intent modifying spotted seatrout size and bag limits
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) amended the Notice of Intent (NOI) to change spotted seatrout size and bag limits.[…]
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Henderson Lake drawdown postponed until Sept. 1, 2023
The Henderson Lake drawdown start date will be delayed to Sept. 1, 2023, and will be extended through Nov. 31, 2023.[…]
Catfish
LDWF Fishing Course Series announces Intermediate Catfishing dates
The LDWF Fishing Course Series is expanding yet again with the release of the Intermediate Catfishing course.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 16, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 16.[…]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF WMAs for the 2023-2024 hunting season.[…]
Hunting
Hunting rules, regulations, season schedules for 2023-24 now available
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2023-24 hunting regulations pamphlet online at the LDWF website.[…]
Fishing
2023 Fish of the Year winners
Two Louisiana anglers will be presented with the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association’s Fish of the Year Awards 2023.[…]
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LDWF grants permit for pilot project to test stocking of hatchery-raised red drum
The LDWF is providing a special permit to transport and stock approximately 10,000 red drum fingerlings in the Calcasieu Lake estuary.[…]
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LaSalle Parish resident found guilty of deer hunting violations
LaSalle Parish resident Clifton “Brent” Sharp was recently found guilty in Louisiana civil court for deer hunting violations.[…]
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Mississippi fisherman cited for alleged menhaden violations in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents concluded an investigation into a menhaden fishing complaint in Terrebonne Parish near Vermillion Bay on July 19.[…]
Fishing
LWI river, rain gauge network expansion more than 60% complete
The Louisiana Watershed Initiative’s partners have installed river and rain gauges at 65 of the 100 proposed sites.[…]
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LDWF’s Hunter Education Program certifies 15 staff members as treestand safety trainers
Fifteen staff members from the LDWF Hunter Education Program received certification in treestand safety from TMA.[…]
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Two men cited for commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on July 16.[…]