Crappie/Bream
Current crappie regulations to become permanent on Eagle Lake
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission passed a Notice of Intent to make the current crappie regulations on Eagle Lake in Madison Parish permanent.[…]
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Hunting
South Carolina hunter contracted Alpha Gal disease from Lone Star tick
Darren Nichols contracted the Alpha Gal disease after being bitten by a Lone Star tick while on a hunting trip in 2017. It’s changed his life drastically.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF to hold Wildlife Rehabilitation Training Class
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a Wildlife Rehabilitation Basic Skills Class on Sept. 14 in Lafayette.[…]
Alligator
Alligator sport hunting licenses will be available online
LDWF will offer alligator sport hunting licenses online and from authorized license vendors beginning this Thursday (Aug. 1).[…]
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Double boating fatality in Morehouse Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a double fatal boating incident that claimed the life of two people in Morehouse Parish.[…]
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Red snapper landing estimates through July 14
The latest catch statistics recorded by LA Creel is 458,472 pounds, or 57 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through July 14. […]
Fishing
Bundick Lake drawdown gets an early start
The drawdown of Bundick Lake was originally scheduled to begin on August 1, but due to the gate malfunction, has already begun.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for lottery deer and waterfowl hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas for the 2019-2020 hunting season. […]
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Be mindful of displaced wildlife following Hurricane Barry
The LDWF urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by flood water from Hurricane Barry.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
CCA STAR 2019 update
STAR is CCA Louisiana’s largest membership drive and boasts over 13,000 participants each year. Anglers compete for over $500,000 in prizes.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF to close Elmer’s Island due to tropical system
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will temporarily close Elmer’s Island on July 11 due to the anticipated impacts of the tropical system.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer urine products ban is modified
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) passed a declaration of emergency that modifies the deer urine ban for the 2019-20 hunting season.[…]
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Red snapper catch statistics through June 16
The latest catch statistics recorded by LA Creel is 294,236 pounds, or 37 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through June 16.[…]
Fishing
Invasive Asian swamp eels found in Bayou St. John
The Asian swamp eel, an invasive species, has been found in Bayou St. John in New Orleans. LDWF sampling over the past several days have found the eel.[…]
Fishing
Fish caught with wedding ring attached
Capt. Jason Rose tied his wedding band to a steelhead after his divorce. It was recaught on Lake Michigan by a group of very confused fishermen.[…]
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Captain of cargo ship cited for red snapper violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Philippines man for alleged recreational fishing violations in St. John Parish.[…]