Louisiana Sportsman

The LDWF is accepting applications for WMA lottery turkey hunts and the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area fishing lottery.[…]

The LWFC approved a NOI to establish regulations for ecotours on Pearl River and Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Areas.[…]

Brandon DeCuir was elected chair of the LWFC and Harlie E. “Gene” Reynolds as vice-chair during the Commission’s meeting Jan. 4.[…]

The LWFC adopted notices of intent for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 hunting seasons and 2024-25 general and WMA hunting seasons.[…]

The LDWF, in partnership with the Jackson Parish Watershed District, is hosting a “Reef Rodeo” for Caney Creek Reservoir.[…]

LDWF will conduct three public hearings in January to receive public input for the Louisiana black bear hunting season notice of intent.[…]

LDWF enforcement agents cited eight subjects for alleged migratory game bird hunting violations in two separate cases in Avoyelles Parish.[…]

The LDWF Fishing Course Series program will once again offer their Beginner Rainbow Trout Fishing courses.[…]

A recreational saltwater bowfishing permit for both the private and charter sectors will be required beginning Jan. 1, 2024.[…]

Louisiana Governor-elect Jeff Landry has named Madison Sheahan as his secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries updated the licensing system to allow people to renew their licenses before expiration.[…]

LDWF Secretary Rob Shadoin signed a declaration of emergency to close the recreational red snapper season on Dec. 31.[…]

After coordinating with landowners in West Feliciana Parish, the LDWF had a successful woodcock banding night on Dec. 12.[…]

The LWFC adopted a notice of intent for rule changes to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Reptile and Amphibian Regulations.[…]

LDWF enforcement agents cited six South Carolina men for alleged migratory game bird violations in Plaquemines Parish on Dec. 17.[…]

LDWF enforcement agents completed an investigation on Dec. 13 that resulted in an arrest of a Chalmette man.[…]