Deer Hunting
LDWF’s Beyond BOW deer hunt at Floy McElroy WMA set for Dec. 1-3
The LDWF Wildlife Education Section will host a Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman deer hunt at Floy McElroy WMA Dec. 1-3.[…]
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Ducks
LDWF to hold wood duck hunting seminar for beginners Nov. 4 in Baton Rouge
The LDWF will hold a wood duck hunting seminar for beginners in Baton Rouge on Nov. 4 at LDWF’s Waddill Wildlife Refuge from 9 a.m.-noon.[…]
Bass Fishing
Save the Date for the 75th Annual New Orleans Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival
The 75th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park will be held on March 23, 2024.[…]
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Recreational Gag Grouper state, federal fishing season to close Oct. 19
The federal NOAA has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational Gag Grouper fishery, which closes October 19.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Oct. 1, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper estimates through Oct. 1, 2023.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest Lafitte resident for possession of stolen vessel
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Lafitte man for allegedly stealing a vessel and other violations on Oct. 5.[…]
Flounder
Reminder: Flounder season set to close Oct. 15
The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder, from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 of each year.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF modifying CWD Control Area to include portion of East Carroll Parish East of Mississippi River
The LDWF will modify the CWD Control Area to include a small portion of East Carroll Parish, east of the Mississippi River.[…]
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LWFC approves extension of burning ban on LDWF owned and managed lands
The LWFC approved extension of a declaration of emergency prohibiting all burning upon LDWF owned or managed lands. […]
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Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc. issued monetary rewards at October meeting
Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc., a Louisiana wildlife crime-stoppers program, awarded $3,200 to diligent citizens statewide.[…]
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Two commercial fishing companies cited for fishing violations
LDWF enforcement agents have cited two commercial fishing companies for violations related to harvest of menhaden.[…]
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Agent cites two subjects for closed season squirrel hunting
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent cited two subjects for alleged hunting violations in Grant Parish.[…]
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Fishing pier on Island Road at PAC WMA to be closed Oct. 4 for repairs
A fishing pier located on Island Road at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA will be closed beginning Oct. 4 until further notice for repairs.[…]
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Agents cite Lake Charles man for red snapper violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Lake Charles man for alleged red snapper violations in Cameron Parish on Sept. 28.[…]
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LDWF agent named National Boating Officer of the Year
Lt. Jason Russo was recently named the 2023 National Association of State Boating Law Administrators Boating Officer of the Year.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 17, 2023
The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through September 17, 2023.[…]