Fishing
LDWF to celebrate 50 years of Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System
In 2020, LDWF will celebrate the creation and evolution of the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System and spotlight these beautiful waterbodies.[…]
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Three people convicted in 2013 fatal boating incident in Plaquemines Parish
Three people were convicted in 25th Judicial District Court of Plaquemines Parish for their roles in a fatal boating incident that occurred in 2013.[…]
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Louisiana duck season over; Catahoula Lake fight is not
The issue of who legally owns the massive Catahoula Lake area and the fight to keep it open for public waterfowl hunting access is not over yet.[…]
Events & Announcements
Registration for Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops
The LDWF and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this spring.[…]
Hunting
Registration open for 2019 Louisiana Youth Hunter of the Year contest
The Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Louisiana Wildlife Federation are seeking submissions for the 2019 Youth Hunter of the Year contest.[…]
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Homer man arrested for allegedly killing a bald eagle
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Homer man for allegedly killing a bald eagle and other wildlife crimes in Claiborne Parish.[…]
Hunting
Woodworth Shooting Range to be closed on Sundays
The Woodworth Shooting Range will be closed on Sundays effective Feb. 2, 2020, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
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LDWF to hear public comment on potential spotted seatrout management
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced dates today for public meetings to be held on spotted seatrout management.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Rainbow trout stocked at community ponds statewide
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries stocked seven water bodies around the state Jan. 21 with 2,300 pounds of adult-size rainbow trout.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer season to close in portion of East Carroll Parish near Miss. River
Deer hunting season will be closed beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21, on all lands east of the west Mississippi River levee in East Carroll Parish due to flooding.[…]
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Deer hunting closed in portions of Deer Area 5, including Attakapas WMA
Deer hunting in portions of Deer Area 5 in the Atchafalaya Basin, including Attakapas WMA, is closed due to flooding, LDWF announced.[…]
Hunting
LWFC adopts notice of intent for hunting regs, hunting seasons and WMA rules for 2020-21
The LWFC adopted 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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LWFC adopts notice of intent to modify recreational red snapper season framework
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to make adjustments to the recreational red snapper season regulations.[…]
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Bill Hogan, Jerri Smitko elected as chair, vice-chair of LWFC
Bill Hogan of Ruston was elected chair of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) and Jerri Smitko of Houma vice-chair.[…]
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LWFC approves NOI clarifying language on DMAP extended season options
The LWFC approved a notice of intent clarifying language on extended season options and extended squirrel season on Tier 1 Participation in the DMAP.[…]
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LDWF expected to close Pearl River WMA due to flooding
The LDWF will close the Pearl River WMA in St. Tammany Parish when the Pearl River flood gauge reaches 16.5 feet, which is expected Jan. 11.[…]