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Mandeville man cited for charter guide violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Mandeville man for alleged charter guide violations in Plaquemines Parish on July 16.[…]
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LDWF to hold Bowhunting 101 class in Woodworth on Aug. 12
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will host a Bowhunting 101 class Aug. 12 at the Woodworth Education Center.[…]
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LDWF deploys FAD buoy in Gulf of Mexico
The LDWF Artificial Reef Program has deployed a Fish Attracting Device (FAD) buoy in LDWF’s Mississippi Canyon 148 Reef.[…]
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Drawdowns scheduled for Lake Claiborne, Lake Bistineau and Henderson Lake
The LDWF has scheduled drawdowns of Lake Claiborne, Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes and Henderson Lake.[…]
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LDWF increasing red snapper daily creel limit to 4 fish
LDWF Secretary signed a declaration of emergency to increase the daily creel limit for recreational red snapper from three to four.[…]
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Applications open for Atchafalaya Delta WMA houseboat mooring lotteries for 2023-24 hunting season
The LDWF is offering houseboat mooring sites via lottery on Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for the 2023-24 hunting season.[…]
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New Orleans man cited for charter guide violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a New Orleans man for alleged charter boat violations on July 3 in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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LWF Commission adopted a NOI to require a free bowfishing permit for private and charter anglers
The LWF Commission adopted a NOI to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the issuance of a recreational saltwater bowfishing permits[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 25, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper estimates through June 25, 2023.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest 12 subjects for DWI on the water during Operation Dry Water weekend
The LDWF Enforcement Division arrested 12 boaters statewide for alleged driving or operating a vessel while intoxicated from July 1 to July 3.[…]
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LDWF agents rescue couple from Southwest Pass in Vermilion Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents rescued a husband and wife after their boat got stuck in Vermilion Parish.[…]
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Agents cite Prairieville man and juveniles for deer hunting violations in East Feliciana Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Prairieville man and two juveniles for alleged deer hunting violations in East Feliciana Parish on June 29.[…]
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LDWF patrol leads to fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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LDWF agent honored with NASBLA Safe Boating Award
A LDWF enforcement agent was named the 2023 National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Southern Region Officer of the Year.[…]
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LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend July 1-3
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents will take part in Operation Dry Water from July 1 to July 3.[…]
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Applications being accepted for Elbow Slough WMA dove and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA dove and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts for the 2023-2024 hunting season.[…]