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Search and rescue crews find body of missing boater in Mississippi River
The LDWF Enforcement Division and other search and rescue crews recovered the body of a missing boater in the Mississippi River on June 11.[…]
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Fishing
Two weekend workshops packed with fishing, kayaking and more for women participants
The LDWF Aquatic Outreach & Education section hosted two weekend-long Women’s Fishing 102 Workshops during late May and early June.[…]
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LDWF reminds recreational and commercial crabbers about crab trap escape rings
Senate Bill No. 65 amended the escape ring requirements. Traps must comply with the regulation beginning on July 1, 2022.[…]
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LDWF, OMV resume partnership to make boat trailer registration more convenient
LDWF and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles will resume partnership so customers can register their boats and trailers at one spot.[…]
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LDWF, USFS deploy artificial reefs in Kincaid Lake
LDWF biologists, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, deployed artificial reefs in Kincaid Lake, near Alexandria, on May 26, 2022.[…]
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LDWF reforests 495 acres of Ag land on Russell Sage WMA in partnership with Arbor Day Foundation
The LDWF has reforested 495 acres of agricultural land on the South Bosco Tract of Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area.[…]
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Search and rescue crews searching for missing boater in Mississippi River
The LDWF Enforcement Division are currently searching for a missing boater in the Mississippi River in East Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
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LWFC approves resolution creating John Franks WMA in Caddo Parish
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a resolution creating the John Franks Wildlife Management Area in Caddo Parish.[…]
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LDWF office closed to walk-in service June 20-24
The LDWF licensing section will be closed to walk-in service from June 20-24 at its Quail Drive headquarters in Baton Rouge.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest three subjects for DWIs on the water
LDWF agents arrested three subjects for allegedly operating or driving a vessel while impaired in St. Martin, St. Mary and Calcasieu parishes.[…]
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LDWF clarifies new license requirement for roadside crabbing
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering more explanation regarding the new license requirement for roadside crabbing.[…]
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Buras charter guide cited for swordfish violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Buras charter guide for alleged violations pertaining to highly migratory species in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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Agents arrest Denham Springs man for multiple wildlife violations
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Denham Springs man for alleged wildlife violations on May 16 in Iberville Parish.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana’s annual Free Fishing Weekend to be held June 11-12
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 11 and June 12.[…]
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Benton Middle School captures National Archery in Schools Program national championship bullseye title
Savannah O’Donohue led Benton Middle School to the national title in the 2022 National Archery in Schools Program bullseye tournament.[…]
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WMA Access Permit and Self-Clearing Permits required on Elmer’s Island and Rockefeller Wildlife Refuges
Elmer’s Island and Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge visitors will be required to comply with self-clearing permit guidelines beginning July 1.[…]