Fishing
LDWF: Fishing license sales soar during COVID-19 shutdown
Louisianans purchased thousands more fishing licenses during the first month and half of the COVID-19 stay-at-home order than they did in 2019.[…]
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Louisiana wild turkey hunting season sees uptick in harvest
The recently completed 2020 wild turkey hunting season saw the largest reported harvest of birds since 2011, with 2,117 turkeys harvested.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces 2020 alligator lottery
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 19 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes and one USACE property Aug. 26-Oct. 1, 2020.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest four men for hit and run with a vessel
LDWF enforcement agents arrested four Thibodaux men on May 14 for their involvement in an alleged hit and run boating incident in Lafourche Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Commissioners get into exchange with deer-urine companies over legal labeling
Members of the commission decided to vote down a previously passed amendment banning the sale of untested deer urine products in Louisiana.[…]
Fishing
Elmer’s Island Refuge to reopen to the public May 15
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will reopen Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge to the public at 8 a.m., Friday, May 15.[…]
Fishing
Coastal fish populations didn’t crash after the Deepwater Horizon spill – why not?
Ten years later, researchers have found that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill did not appear to cause significant oiling injury to coastal fish populations.[…]
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LDWF buildings reopen in BR May 15, statewide May 18
The LDWF will be opening its offices in phases beginning Friday, May 15, at its headquarters in Baton Rouge and across the state on Monday, May 18.[…]
Flounder
Commission hears update on problems with the flounder fishery
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission members received an update on the status of Louisiana’s flounder fishery at the May 7 meeting.[…]
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Louisiana migratory bird hunters must complete HIP certification
Beginning June 1, migratory bird hunters, including waterfowl hunters, will be required to complete the Harvest Information Program certification process.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI for hunting regs, hunting seasons and WMA rules
The LWFC approved notices of intent for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 hunting seasons, 2020-21 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]
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LDWF agents rescue three boaters in St. Mary Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement division agents performed a successful search and rescue mission in St. Mary Parish on May 8.[…]
Cobia
The LWFC adopts NOI to modify the size limits for cobia
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to modify commercial and recreational minimum size limits for cobia.[…]
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LWF Commission sets 2020 recreational red snapper season
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced the 2020 recreational red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 22.[…]
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Waterfowl breeding and habitat survey has been cancelled
For the first time in its 65-year history, the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.[…]
Fishing
LDWF hunter, boater education classes for May canceled
All Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hunter and in-person boater education classes in May have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[…]