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LDWF announces 2020 derelict crab trap cleanup events; volunteers needed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will again host its annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo volunteer cleanup events in February.[…]
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Fort Polk-Vernon and Peason Ridge WMAs to be closed Nov. 29–Dec. 1
The LDWF will close Fort Polk-Vernon and Peason Ridge Wildlife Management Areas Nov. 29-Dec. 1 due to extensive military training by the U.S. Army.[…]
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LDWF to close Bayou des Sot Bridge in Grassy Lake WMA for repairs
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will close the Bayou des Sot Bridge on Nov. 18-19 in Grassy Lake Wildlife Management Area for repairs.[…]
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Queen Bess Island is now a Louisiana wildlife refuge
The LWFC approved a resolution that converts Queen Bess Island to a Louisiana state wildlife refuge during its November meeting in Baton Rouge.[…]
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Maurepas Swamp WMA gets 1,475 additional acres
The LWFC approved a resolution adding 1,475 acres to Maurepas Swamp WMA through donation during its November meeting on Nov. 7 in Baton Rouge.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Four new artificial reef sites underway
The LDWF announced today that the creation of the Lake Borgne Shell Pad, Grand Banks, West Karako Bay and Cabbage Reef artificial reef sites has begun.[…]
Ducks
Hunters get first glimpse at duck numbers, but hold on…
Duck hunters looking for an early Christmas present from the LDWF November aerial waterfowl survey report will just have to wait.[…]
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Red snapper season to remain open for Veterans Day
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to open the recreational red snapper season on the Veterans Day holiday.[…]
Deer Hunting
Area 5 deer season has been amended
The LDWF wants to remind deer hunters that the 2019-20 season for Deer Area 5 has been amended due to the unprecedented 2019 flood that impacted the area.[…]
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Three Texas men found in possession of 67 red snapper
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three Texas men for alleged red snapper violations on Oct. 31 in Lafourche Parish.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for Wildlife Enforcement Cadet positions
The LDWF Law Enforcement Division will begin training up to 24 cadets in March of 2020 to bolster the ranks of agents in the field.[…]
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Ongoing seismic work on Clear Creek WMA
The LDWF is notifying users of Clear Creek WMA that seismic operations are currently taking place within the WMA and caution should be used.[…]
Deer Hunting
High water forces deer season closure at Maurepas Swamp WMA
Rising flood waters in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) have triggered an automatic deer hunting season closure.[…]
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Red snapper season to reopen for weekends only
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season on weekends only.[…]
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Possible new No. 2 tripletail in state
Joshua Jorgensen, the creator of the online fishing series BlackTipH, was with Blake Rigby of Tripletail Charters when he caught a 39.3-pound tripletail.[…]
Dove
LDWF clarifies that dove season in North Zone remains open
The second split of dove season in Louisiana’s North Zone remains open until Nov. 17, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.[…]