Ducks
LWFC adopts amendment to 2023-24 West Zone duck season
The LWFC adopted an amendment that will alter the second and third split dates for the West Zone duck season for 2023-24.[…]
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Agents cite subject for taking game fish illegally in Catahoula Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a man for alleged recreational fishing violations in Catahoula Parish on Feb. 24.[…]
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Agents cite two men in LaSalle Parish for hunting violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged hunting violation on March 4 in LaSalle Parish.[…]
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Two Catahoula Parish men cited for taking game fish illegally
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged recreational fishing violations on Feb. 18 in Catahoula Parish.[…]
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Three subjects cited for migratory game bird violations in Ouachita Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged migratory game bird violations in Ouachita Parish on Feb. 26.[…]
Hog Hunting
LWFC adopts resolution asking EPA to expedite consideration of feral hog toxicant testing and registration
The LWFC adopted a resolution urging the EPA to expedite consideration of experimental use permits for feral swine toxicant testing.[…]
Deer Hunting
National Deer Association selects LDWF as its 2022 Agency of the Year
The National Deer Association has selected the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as its 2022 Agency of the Year[…]
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LDWF agent receives Charter Boat Association award at LWFC meeting
A LDWF enforcement agent was the recipient of a LCBA award at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting on March 2.[…]
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Recreational Greater Amberjack state, federal fishing season to remain closed until Aug. 1, 2023
The federal NOAA has issued an emergency closure for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery until August 1, 2023.[…]
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LDWF asks saltwater anglers to complete web-based survey on red drum management options
The LDWF has released an online web-based survey to gather public input on Red Drum (Redfish) management options.[…]
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Harahan man cited for charter guide violations in St. Bernard Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Harahan man for alleged charter guide violations on Feb. 18 in St. Bernard Parish.[…]
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Agents cite three subjects for harassment of a hunter in St. Mary Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged harassment of hunters on Feb. 18 in St. Mary Parish.[…]
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St. Bernard Parish man arrested for crab trap theft
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested a subject for alleged crab trap theft in St. Bernard Parish.[…]
Fishing
New artificial reefs will enhance recreational fishing in Kincaid Lake
LDWF biologists, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, have deployed 42 new artificial reefs in Kincaid Lake, near Alexandria.[…]
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Hammond resident cited for littering violations in St. John Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Hammond woman for alleged littering and criminal mischief violations in St. John Parish on Feb. 11.[…]
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Agents cite Texas man for commercial fishing violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Texas man for alleged commercial fishing violations in Cameron and East Baton Rouge parishes.[…]