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LDWF reminds anglers that red snapper season opens April 15
The 2024 private recreational Red Snapper season will begin on Monday, April 15, 2024, in both state and federal waters off Louisiana.[…]
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Homer man sentenced for turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish
Justin Lester, 36, of Homer was sentenced by The Honorable Judge Walter May on April 3 in Claiborne Parish for turkey hunting violations.[…]
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Woodworth Shooting Range to be closed April 13-14
The Woodworth Shooting Range will be closed April 13-14, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
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LDWF officials encouraged by performance of shoreline protection system at Rabbit Island
LDWF Restoration Program staff are encouraged by the initial performance of a shoreline protection feature at Rabbit Island.[…]
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Boating Education Lagniappe Day slated for April 27
The LDWF will be hosting the 13th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 27 at 11 different locations across the state.[…]
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Grass Carp weighing 92 pounds caught during LDWF sampling
During standard spring electrofishing sampling on Lake Concordia, LDWF biologists found a 49.5-inch Grass Carp weighing 92 pounds.[…]
Bass Fishing
75th Annual Big Bass Rodeo announces winners
New Orleans City Park hosted the 75th annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival, with almost 500 anglers competing and participating in the Fishtival.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest three men for stealing two vessels in Livingston Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested three subjects for their involvement in allegedly stealing boats and motors in Livingston Parish.[…]
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LDWF announces Bodcau and Woodworth Shooting Range closures for Easter holidays
The Bodcau and Woodworth Shooting Ranges will be closed Good Friday (March 29) and Easter Sunday (March 31) in observance of the holidays.[…]
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Tunica Hills WMA to be closed March 29-April 14 for turkey hunting
Tunica Hills WMA will be closed March 29-April 14 except for youth lottery turkey hunt participants and properly licensed turkey hunters.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest a boat operator and vehicle driver for DWIs in South Louisiana
LDWF agents arrested two subjects for alleged driving or operating a vessel or vehicle while impaired in St. Martin and St. Mary parishes.[…]
Bass Fishing
LDWF publishes 2023 Bass Tournament Results Data
The 2023 Louisiana Annual Tournament Report and Information Project information is now available for people to view.[…]
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LDWF Target Range Grant Program 2024 application period set to open April 1
The LDWF Target Range Grant Program will begin accepting applications for its 2024 grant cycle on April 1.[…]
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LDWF launches new Marine Aquaculture Grant Program under 2019 flood disaster assistance funding
To combat the aftermath of the historic 2019 Mississippi and Atchafalaya flood, funds were appropriated for aid.[…]
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LDWF agents participate in rescuing two boaters from the Atchafalaya River
LDWF enforcement agents participated in a successful search and rescue mission in Avoyelles Parish on March 11.[…]
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Rice Field Road and Signo Road closed in Thistlethwaite WMA
Rice Field Road and Signo Road in the Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area have been temporarily closed due to oil and gas activity.[…]