Fishing
Get Out and Fish! community fishing program
The Get Out and Fish! community fishing program fishing event will be held October 26, 2019 at Joe Brown Park in New Orleans.[…]
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Deer Hunting
LDWF makes chronic wasting disease testing service available to hunters
The LDWF has coordinated with Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to provide testing on harvested deer for the presence of CWD.[…]
Bass Fishing
D’Arbonne bass ready to get out and play
According to local fisherman and tournament angler Todd Risinger, Lake D’Arbonne gives anglers several choices of where to target to catch bass.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie Psychic team represents Louisiana in major $100,000 Arkansas tournament
Congratulations to the Crappie Psychic team for placing 7th in the Mr. Crappie Classic on Lake Ouachita in Arkansas and representing Louisiana well.[…]
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Two WMAs will be closed Oct. 26-27 due to military training
The LDWF is notifying users that Fort Polk-Vernon and Peason Ridge WMAs will be closed the weekend of Oct. 26-27 due to military training by the U.S. Army.[…]
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Recreational red snapper season to reopen
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season for the next three weekends.[…]
Hunting
Use caution near logging operations on Thistlethwaite WMA
Hunters using the Thistlewaite WMA Limited Use Area are asked to use caution due to logging operations in the 345 acre tract.[…]
Alligator
Three subjects cited for alligator violations in St. Mary Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged alligator violations on Sept. 7 in St. Mary Parish.[…]
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Bussey Brake WMA renovation almost complete
Progress continues on the Bussey Brake WMA renovation project in Morehouse Parish, including a complete overhaul of the waterbody.[…]
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Red snapper season to reopen
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season for the next two weekends.[…]
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Two men arrested for stealing game camera and equipment
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested two men for allegedly stealing property on Sept. 18 in Rapides Parish.[…]
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LDWF urging boaters to be safe during hunting season
With the fall and winter outdoor season underway, the LDWF Enforcement Division is reminding hunters about boating safety during the hunting season.[…]
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LDWF data updates loss of aquatic resources from historic 2019 flooding
The lingering effects of the 2019 record floodwaters on Louisiana’s aquatic life continue to be measured by the Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
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Aerial teal survey ‘weak,’ estimate is 115,000 birds
If you’re venturing into a blind this weekend for the opening day of teal hunting season, you need to read this before going out.[…]
Dove
LDWF agents issue multiple dove hunting citations
LDWF enforcement agents wrote 78 citations to 62 subjects for alleged dove hunting related violations during the opening weekend of the dove season.[…]
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Double fatality boating incident on Upper Amite River
The LDWF Enforcement Division is investigating a single vessel double fatality that occurred in East Baton Rouge Parish on Sept. 5. […]