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Black bear spotted swimming off N.C. coast
When two anglers fishing in North Carolina’s Bogue Inlet area saw a floating object in rough waves, they took a closer look and realized it was a swimming black bear.[…]
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Deer Hunting
LDWF agents cite three Marksville subjects for deer hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited three Marksville subjects for alleged deer hunting violations in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
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LDWF agent helps save the life of Chalmette man with CPR
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent successfully saved the life of a Chalmette man on May 9.[…]
Fishing
Mercury and fish consumption advisories issued for six Louisiana waterways
The Louisiana Departments of Health, Environmental Quality, and Wildlife and Fisheries issues a series of fish consumption advisories.[…]
Fishing
Bill that would regulate pogey harvest passes House, moves on to Senate
On May 19, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed HB 535, which would create exclusion zones along the Louisiana coast.[…]
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LDWF participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 22-28
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 22-28.[…]
Fishing
Elmer’s Island shuttle to begin daily operations Memorial Day weekend
The LDWF announced that the beach-shuttle at Elmer’s Island will begin daily operations starting Memorial Day weekend.[…]
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Barataria man cited for violating charter guide regulations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Barataria man for an alleged charter guide violation in Jefferson Parish on May 13.[…]
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Three men cited for crabbing violations in Breton Sound
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited three men for alleged crab trap violations in Plaquemines Parish on May 14.[…]
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LDWF agents rescued 110 people Monday in Lake Charles area
Enforcement agents from the LDWF rescued 110 people Monday night from flooded homes in the Lake Charles area.[…]
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Buras man cited for charter guide violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Buras man for alleged charter guide violations in Plaquemines Parish on May 16.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces 2021 alligator lottery for WMAs, USACE property and public lakes
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 19 WMAs, 28 public lakes and one U.S. Army Corp of Engineers property for 2021.[…]
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Three men cited for charter guide violations in Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Enforcement Division agents cited three men for alleged charter guide violations.[…]
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Turkey harvest during 2021 season down almost 11 percent from 2020
The 2021 turkey harvest in Louisiana was down almost 11 percent from 2020 and the culprit was likely heavy spring rains.[…]
Fishing
House committee to begin formal discussion of menhaden bill
The Louisiana House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment will meet to discuss HB 535, which involves the harvesting of menhaden.[…]
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Artificial Reef Program reminds shrimpers of reef locations in Lake Borgne and Mississippi Sound
LDWF is working to replace the buoys on four reefs and reminds shrimpers to be mindful of the reef locations.[…]