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Recreational gag grouper state, federal fishing season to remain closed until Sept. 1
NOAA has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational gag grouper fishery, which will now open on September 1, 2023.[…]
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LDWF: 2023 turkey season produced another higher than average harvest for hunters
For the second straight year, the Louisiana turkey harvest was higher than average and in fact, the second best since 2009.[…]
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Closure: Atlantic bluefin tuna angling category Gulf of Mexico incidental trophy fishery
The Angling category fishery for school, large school, or small medium bluefin tuna remains open in all areas except for the Gulf of Mexico.[…]
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LDWF recreational license auto-renewals to begin June 1
If you selected to have your recreational fishing or hunting license auto-renew when purchased, your license will automatically renew 365 days after the initial purchase.[…]
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LDWF agents cite subject for hunting turkeys over bait in Claiborne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject for an alleged turkey hunting violation on April 17 in Claiborne Parish.[…]
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LDWF accepting houseboat mooring lease bids for hunting seasons on Atchafalaya Delta WMA
The LDWF is accepting bids for houseboat mooring sites on Atchafalaya Delta WMA for the 2023-24 through 2027-28 hunting seasons.[…]
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LDWF agents cite five subjects for freshwater fishing guide violations on Toledo Bend
The LDWF enforcement division cited five subjects for alleged charter boat regulation violations in April on the Toledo Bend Reservoir.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves 2023-25 Hunting Regulation Notices of Intent
The LWFC approved notices of intent for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 hunting seasons at its May meeting Thursday, May 4, in Baton Rouge.[…]
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LDWF’s WMA Check-In/Check-Out App and Web Portal will be unavailable May 13
The LDWF)Wildlife Management Area Check-in/Check-out App and Web Portal will be unavailable May 13 due to server maintenance.[…]
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Volunteer instructors recognized by LDWF’s Hunter Education Program
Volunteer Hunter Education instructors from around the state were honored at the LDWF 2023 Hunter Education Instructor Workshop.[…]
Fishing
LDWF deploys habitat enhancement projects at Saline-Larto Complex
LDWF Fisheries biologists deployed two habitat enhancement projects in the Saline-Larto complex – floating vegetation and Christmas trees.[…]
Fishing
LDWF, MLF, Lake Claiborne Watershed District Commission assemble, deploy fish attractors in Lake Claiborne
In a joint project between LDWF Inland Fisheries Division and MLF, 32 fish attracting structures/reefs were added to Lake Claiborne.[…]
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LDWF names first woman to lead its Enforcement Division
Rachel Zechenelly has been named the first woman to head the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Enforcement Division.[…]
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Agents cite Homer resident for turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a man for alleged turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish on April 16.[…]
Fishing
191 boaters certified during “Boating Education Lagniappe Day”
The LDWF certified 191 boaters statewide after its 12th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 22.[…]
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Agents cited two Slidell subjects for red snapper violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF agents cited two Slidell residents for alleged commercial red snapper violations occurring over a one-year span in Plaquemines Parish.[…]