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Agents arrest Theriot residents on drug and commercial fishing charges
LDWF enforcement agents arrested two subjects for alleged illegal drug and shrimping violations on Sept. 1 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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Garyville man cited for commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Garyville man for alleged commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on Aug 28.[…]
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Volunteers needed for Elmer’s Island beach cleanup
The LDWF is asking for volunteers for their upcoming beach cleanup at Elmer’s Island on September 17, 2022.[…]
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LDWF enforcement agents recognized at September commission meeting
LDWF Enforcement Division agents were honored at the Sept. 1 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting held in Baton Rouge.[…]
Bass Fishing
Four Louisiana lakes among nation’s top fishing spots
The Bassmaster Magazine’s “Top 100 Lakes” for 2022 includes four lakes managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown on Spring Bayou; Creel limits reduced to half during drawdown
A drawdown has been scheduled for Spring Bayou for nuisance aquatic vegetation control, organic reduction, and fish habitat improvement.[…]
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Agents cite Lafayette man for charter guide violation in Jefferson Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Lafayette man for an alleged charter guide violation in Jefferson Parish on Aug. 27.[…]
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LDWF offering free seminar on squirrel hunting skills on Sept. 17
The LDWF Hunter Education Section will hold a free beginner’s squirrel hunting seminar Sept. 17 in Baton Rouge from 9 a.m. to noon.[…]
Fishing
Boothville man cited for commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Boothville man for alleged commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on Aug. 23.[…]
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Pearl River WMA to close Sept. 1 due to flooding, LDWF announces
The LDWF will close the Pearl River WMA in St. Tammany Parish when the Pearl River flood gauge reaches 16.5 feet.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 3
The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 3.[…]
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Gulf Council recommends modifying red snapper catch limits
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a framework action to modify red snapper catch limits.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 7-11 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana Youth Hunter Education Challenge team captures 2022 Central Regional championship
The Louisiana Youth Hunter Education Challenge Gold Junior Team won the 2022 Central Regional YHEC championship.[…]
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Hammond man arrested for filing false public records
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Hammond man for filing false public records on Aug. 16 in East Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF launches new free fishing education courses
The LDWF will launch its new Fishing Course Series aimed at offering training sessions throughout the state on a variety of fishing topics.[…]