Hunting
U.S. Congress passes bill to keep ALAS, other school hunter education programs funded
The Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act means the Archery in Louisiana Schools program will continue to be federally funded.[…]
LDWF news
Deer Hunting
LDWF expands CWD testing drop-off locations in Catahoula, Concordia, Morehouse and Union Parishes
The LDWF has added six new Chronic Wasting Disease drop-off locations in Catahoula, Concordia, Morehouse and Union parishes.[…]
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Richard K. Yancey WMA small game emphasis area season dates incorrect in hunting regulations pamphlet
Small game emphasis area season hunting dates for the Richard K. Yancey WMA are incorrect in the 2023-24 LDWF pamphlet.[…]
Alligator
Agents cite Morgan City man for alligator hunting violation
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Morgan City man for an alleged alligator hunting violation on Sept. 17 in Vermilion Parish.[…]
Fishing
Henderson Lake drawdown scheduled to begin Sept. 25, 2023
The drawdown on Henderson Lake has been rescheduled to begin on Monday, September, 25, 2023, and will end on November 1, 2023. […]
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Agents cite subject for migratory game bird violation in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited an individual for a migratory game bird violation in Plaquemines Parish on Sept. 17.[…]
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Youth Squirrel Season set for Sept. 23-24 on certain LDWF WMAs
The upcoming youth squirrel season on several LDWF WMAs is set for Sept. 23-24, and offers an additional hunting opportunity.[…]
Hunting
National Hunting and Fishing Day to be held Sept. 23
Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 23, at four locations across the state.[…]
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LDWF agents cite six subjects for hunting violations in Webster Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited six subjects for alleged migratory game birds violations in Webster Parish on Sept. 15.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 3, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through September 3, 2023,[…]
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LDWF agent awarded as Mississippi Flyway 2022-2023 Waterfowl Officer of the Year
A LDWF enforcement agent was acknowledged as the 2022-23 Mississippi Flyway Council Waterfowl Enforcement Officer of the Year.[…]
Fishing
LDWF investigates fish kill at Bussey Brake Reservoir
The LDWF was made aware of a fish kill at Bussey Brake Reservoir (located in Morehouse Parish) this past weekend.[…]
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LWFC approves resolution requesting that federal funding for hunter education in schools not be restricted
The LWFC wants the U.S. Department of Education to reverse its decision to restrict federal funding to schools implementing hunter education.[…]
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Wildlife affected by extended heat wave, drought in Louisiana
According to the NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System 90% of Louisiana is currently experiencing drought conditions.[…]
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Agents cite two men for deer hunting violations in Vermilion Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged deer hunting violations in Vermilion Parish.[…]
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Waddill Wildlife Refuge archery tower now open
The Waddill Wildlife Refuge has opened a new elevated archery tower, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]