Hurricane Coverage
LDWF begins rescue of oiled birds found near south La. refinery
The LDWF began documenting oiled birds apparently the result of damage caused by Hurricane Ida at an oil and gas refinery.[…]
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Hurricane Coverage
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills due to Hurricane Ida
The LDWF says it will investigate each one of the substantial fish kills throughout southeast Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 15, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 15, 2021.[…]
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LDWF to close Elmer’s Island due to Tropical Depression 9
The LDWF announces the temporary closure of Elmer’s Island on Aug. 27, at 6:00 p.m. due to the anticipated impacts of Tropical Depression 9.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday still exists — sort of
Many parishes continue to offer local sales tax exemptions on purchases of hunting equipment, firearms and ammunition over Labor Day weekend.[…]
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LDWF asks anglers to complete survey on spotted seatrout management options
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released an updated survey to gather public input on spotted seatrout management.[…]
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Louisiana National Estuarine Research Reserve Site Development Committee seeks public input
LaNERR, through Louisiana Sea Grant, is in the site development phase of selecting to nominate a Louisiana estuary to the NOAA.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through August 8, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 8.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 1-6 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]
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LDWF cancels National Hunting and Fishing Day events
The LDWF has canceled National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) events scheduled for September 25. 2021 across Louisiana.[…]
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LDWF to hold beginners squirrel hunting seminar Sept. 18
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a squirrel hunting seminar for beginners in Baton Rouge on Sept. 18, 2021.[…]
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Carencro man arrested for boating incident in False River
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Carencro man for his alleged involvement in a boating incident that occurred in Pointe Coupee Parish.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 1, 2021
The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates from LA Creel through August 1, 2021.[…]
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LDWF, LAWFF to hold next Mini Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop
The LDWF and LAWFF will hold the next Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman workshop, Fowl Language, on Oct. 2 at the Waddill Wildlife Refuge.[…]
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SEFHIER validation survey to start in September for federally permitted charter vessels
The LDWF would like to remind those charter, headboat, and dually-permitted vessels about the SEFHIER validation survey.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 25, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 25.[…]