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St. James Parish man sentenced in federal court for migratory game bird violations
Wyatt J. Hymel was sentenced in the Eastern District of Louisiana Federal Court on March 9 for violating migratory game bird regulations.[…]
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Harlie E. “Gene” Reynolds appointed to Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Harlie E. “Gene” Reynolds, of Dubberly, has been appointed to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.[…]
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Boating incidents in Livingston Parish result in boating safety arrest and citations
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating two boating incidents that took place on March 13 on the Amite River in Livingston Parish.[…]
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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation elects new president
Jeffery M. Svendson, Sr. was elected as the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation President on March 4, 2021.[…]
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Limpkins, noted for eating apple snails, seen in Louisiana
At least three pairs of limpkins, a wading bird found primarily in Florida’s freshwater marshes, are now breeding in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF participating in “Spring Aboard” boating safety campaign
The LDWF is encouraging boaters to enroll in a boating education course prior to the kickoff of the boating season.[…]
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Tunica Hills WMA to be closed on weekends for turkey hunting
Tunica Hills WMA will be closed to the public the final weekend of March and all weekends in April, except for permitted turkey hunters.[…]
Fishing
Boating fatalities rising; LDWF urges the use of life jackets
The LDWF Enforcement Division is once again reminding all boaters to practice safe boating as we approach the spring boating season.[…]
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Leave suspected injured or orphaned birds undisturbed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wants to remind the public to leave suspected injured and orphaned birds alone.[…]
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Agents investigating Lake Pontchartrain boating fatality
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on March 6 in Lake Pontchartrain.[…]
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Avian cholera continues to kill black-bellied whistling ducks in New Orleans
The black-bellied whistling duck avian cholera mortality event that started in the New Orleans area in early December continues to kill birds.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves amendment pertaining to natural deer urine
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved an amendment on March 4 pertaining to the use of natural deer urine in Louisiana.[…]
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Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge to open March 5 with shuttle service
The LDWF will reopen Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge on Friday, March 5, 2021. The refuge has been closed since November 2020.[…]
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Agents investigating fatal boating incident in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Vermilion Parish on February 28.[…]
Deer Hunting
Night hunting case leads to largescale deer investigation
LDWF agents cited 12 subjects during the months of January and February for alleged illegal deer hunting activity in St. Landry Parish.[…]
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Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to reopen to public on March 1
Some public areas of Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge will be reopened March 1 the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]