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Missing boater’s body found in the Little Atchafalaya River
The missing body of a boater that was missing since April 29 was recovered from the Little Atchafalaya River on May 7 in St. Martin Parish.[…]
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Bluefin tuna angling category Gulf of Mexico incidental trophy fishery is closed
NOAA has closed the Bluefin Tuna angling category fishery for incidental take of large, medium, and giant “trophy” BFT in the Gulf of Mexico.[…]
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LWFC passes a NOI to update the Domesticated Aquatic Organism rules
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a Notice of Intent to update the Domesticated Aquatic Organism rules.[…]
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Opening dates for the spring inshore shrimp season
On May 6, 2021, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the opening dates for the spring inshore shrimp season.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI for hunting regs, seasons and WMA rules for 2021-22
The LWFC approved notices of intent for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 hunting seasons, 2021-22 WMA seasons and rules and regulations.[…]
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Shrimp season to open May 10 in the remaining state outside waters
State waters between the Atchafalaya River Ship Channel westward to the western shore of Freshwater Bayou Canal shall reopen to shrimping.[…]
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LDWF captures black bear in Port Allen
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries personnel captured an euthanized an adult male Louisiana black bear in Port Allen on April 27.[…]
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Pearl River WMA closed due to flooding
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has closed the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area in St. Tammany Parish due to flooding.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Family Fish Fest to be held at Lafitte Drive-In Park in Abbeville
Join the LDWF on May 8, between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., to celebrate the grand opening of the Lafitte Drive-In Park in Abbeville.[…]
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LDWF: Public comment period for Phase 0 oyster lease applications ends May 4
The LDWF will conclude a 90-day public comment period for Phase 0 oyster lease applications on Tuesday, May 4.[…]
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LDWF: Wildlife Funding Act could benefit Louisiana
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act will dedicate $1.3 billion annually to state fish and wildlife agencies.[…]
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Recreational greater amberjack season reopens May 1, 2021
The Gulf of Mexico greater amberjack recreational fishing season reopens at 12:01 a.m., local time, on May 1, 2021.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest father and son for turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a father and son for alleged turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish on April 17.[…]
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Lafayette couple cited for illegal possession of a grey wolf
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Lafayette couple on April 16 for allegedly possessing a grey wolf in Lafayette Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF to conduct public hearing April 21 on amendment pertaining to use of deer urine
The LDWF will conduct a public hearing on April 21, 2021 on an amendment adopted by the LWFC pertaining to the use of natural deer urine.[…]
Deer Hunting
Three men cited for illegally taken deer in St. Tammany Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three Slidell men on April 16 for allegedly taking a deer during a closed season in St. Tammany Parish.[…]