Deer Hunting
Case two of CWD confirmed
Dr. James M. LaCour made the announcement that a second deer harvested in Tensas Parish has been confirmed to have Chronic Wasting Disease.[…]
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Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to amend hull identification number regulations
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a notice of intent to amend existing hull identification number regulations.[…]
Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to remove buoy requirements from freshwater gill and trammel nets
The LWFC adopted a NOI to remove the requirement of using international orange buoys to mark gill and trammel nets in fresh water.[…]
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Agents cite three men for hunting migratory game birds over a baited area
LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for alleged migratory game bird violations on Dec. 17 in Iberia Parish.[…]
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2023 Turkey season on Richard K. Yancey, Sherburne WMAs to close
The LWFC adopted a declaration of emergency to close the 2023 turkey hunting season on the Richard K. Yancey and Sherburne WMAs.[…]
Cobia
LWFC adopts NOI to reduce cobia recreational and commercial bag limits
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to decrease the cobia limit to 1 fish daily per person.[…]
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Agents cite Pierre Part man for numerous hunting violations in Assumption Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Pierre Part man for alleged illegal drugs and hunting violations on Jan. 1 in Assumption Parish.[…]
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Three men cited for red drum violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three Georgia men for alleged red drum violations in Plaquemines Parish on Dec. 29.[…]
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Agents cite 10 subjects for bow hunting violations in East Carroll Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited 10 subjects for alleged bow hunting violations in East Carroll Parish on Dec. 28.[…]
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Final Louisiana red snapper landing estimates for 2022
The LDWF estimates 811,662 pounds of red snapper were landed during last year’s 2022 private recreational season.[…]
Hunting
Top 5 stories of 2022
We researched the archives of LouisianaSportsman.com and came up with the 5 best-read stories of the year.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF reports second presumptive CWD positive case in Louisiana
The LADDL has reported the first suspected case of chronic wasting disease for the 2022-23 hunting season.[…]
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LDWF agent cites Meraux man for deer tagging violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement agent cited a Meraux man for alleged deer hunting violations in Orleans Parish.[…]
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Agents cite Kaplan man for illegal hunting guide services
LDWF Enforcement Agents cited a Kaplan man for alleged guided hunting violations on Dec. 19 in Vermilion Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills due to freezing temperatures
The LDWF warns the public of potential fish kills throughout coastal Louisiana due to freezing water temperatures.[…]
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LDWF agents cite three men for federal migratory game bird violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for their alleged roles in baiting a pond to hunt migratory game birds on Dec. 17 in Cameron Parish.[…]