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Fishing and hunting licenses expire today
The LDWF reminds anglers and hunters that your license expires today, June 30, unless you purchased your license during the month of June.[…]
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Bussey Brake boat dock damaged by fireworks
The LDWF announced on June 29 that the boat dock at the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area was damaged by fireworks.[…]
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Louisiana inshore shrimp season to close July 2 in remaining inside waters
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the 2021 spring inshore shrimp season will close on July 2, 2021.[…]
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Bodcau, Woodworth shooting ranges to be closed on July 4
The Bodcau and Woodworth shooting ranges will be closed Sunday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.[…]
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Two Louisiana families receive 2020 Private Lands Conservation Champion awards
Two north Louisiana families have been honored because of their work in maintaining and enhancing imperiled forest land which they own.[…]
Catfish
LDWF Catfish Derby yields 17 winners
A total of 17 winners reported catching a tagged channel catfish during the LDWF Get Out and Fish! catfish derby. […]
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Parts of Sherburne WMA Shooting Range to be closed for construction beginning June 28
Portions of the Sherburne Shooting Range Complex will be closed beginning June 28 for renovation and infrastructure improvement.[…]
Fishing
LDWF clarifies new lifetime license structure
Act 356-HB 691, recently signed by Gov John Bel Edwards, does not eliminate all lifetime licenses from the agency.[…]
Hunting
LDWF, LAWFF to hold new Mini Becoming An Outdoors Woman workshops
The LDWF and LAWFF will hold the first Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) workshop on Aug. 14, an introduction to archery and bow hunting.[…]
Ducks
Federal duck stamps for 2021-22 season on sale June 25
The 2021-22 Federal Duck Stamp goes on sale Friday, June 25. The stamps, which cost $25, are valid from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.[…]
Dove
LDWF accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA lottery dove hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for Elbow Slough Wildlife Management Area lottery dove hunts for the 2021-2022 hunting season.[…]
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LDWF seeks public input on draft Louisiana 2019 Flood Disaster Spend Plan
The LDWF is seeking public comment from all stakeholders regarding its “Louisiana 2019 Flood Disaster Grant Application and Spend Plan.”[…]
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Body of Zwolle man recovered from Toledo Bend
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Sabine Parish.[…]
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LDWF investigating fatal boating incident in Caldwell Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents are investigating a boating fatality that occurred in Caldwell Parish on June 15.[…]
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LDWF prepares for possible severe storms, flooding associated with tropical system expected this weekend
The LDWF is preparing for possible adverse effects from a tropical storm system that could bring heavy rain and flooding to the state.[…]
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Civil service exam required by July 30 for next LDWF Cadet Academy
The LDWF Enforcement Division is encouraging any potential applicant for the next Cadet Academy to take the required civil service test.[…]