Bass Fishing
The Big Bass Rodeo is back for 2022
The LDWF and New Orleans City Park are getting ready for the 73rd annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival in New Orleans City Park on March 26.[…]
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Agents arrest Mansura man on illegal weapon and resisting an officer charges
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Mansura man for alleged illegal weapon and resisting an officer violations on Jan. 26 in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer feeding and carcass export ban in Tensas, Franklin and Madison parishes
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries is imposing a feeding and carcass export ban on deer in Tensas, Franklin & Madison parishes.[…]
Deer Hunting
Suspect CWD case found in a white-tailed deer in Tensas Parish
The Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has reported a suspect case of Chronic Wasting Disease to the LDWF.[…]
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Gov. Edwards appoints Brandon DeCuir to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Brandon J. DeCuir, of Baton Rouge, has been appointed to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission by Gov. John Bel Edwards.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF concludes drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The LDWF has concluded a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes for the purpose of giant salvinia control.[…]
Deer Hunting
Belle Chasse man arrested for drug and deer hunting violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF Enforcement Division agents along with PPSO deputies arrested a Belle Chasse man for alleged illegal drug and hunting activity.[…]
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LDWF honored with national award for Bussey Brake restoration
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has received national recognition for its work in fisheries management.[…]
Fishing
LDWF estimates inland fish kills following Hurricane Ida
Following Hurricane Ida’s landfall, LDWF staff estimate that approximately 280 million fish were killed in inland waters.[…]
Fishing
LDWF announces new Boating Law Administrator for Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has appointed a new state Boating Law Administrator, Major Clarence Marques.[…]
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Gov. Edwards appoints Kevin Sagrera to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Kevin Sagrera, of Abbeville, has been appointed to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission by Gov. John Bel Edwards.[…]
Fishing
Elmer’s Island Refuge to reopen on Feb. 4
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will reopen Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge on Friday, February 4, 2022.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF stocks rainbow trout at community fishing ponds across the state
Beginning the morning of Jan. 27, the LDWF will begin stocking 17 sites across Louisiana with adult-size rainbow trout.[…]
Fishing
Wonder Lake fishing piers on Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA to be closed due to construction
The fishing piers and water control structure near the northeast corner of Wonder Lake on Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA will be closed Jan. 24, 2022.[…]
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Intro to shotguns Mini Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop set for March 19
The LDWF and LAWFF will hold the next Mini Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop, Intro to Shotguns, on March 19, 2022.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF, LAWFF to hold next Mini Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop on deer
The LDWF and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF) will hold the next Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman workshop, Bucks and Does.[…]