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LDWF to update license system to allow renewals prior to expiration
LDWF is aware that the current license system does not allow individuals to renew their license until the moment it expires.[…]
LDWF news
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LDWF bans all open flames on WMAs, refuges, and conservation areas through Oct. 5
A Declaration of Emergency was signed banning igniting fires of any kind on all LDWF WMAs, refuges, and conservation areas.[…]
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LDWF offering additional days for Sherburne WMA General Waterfowl Lottery hunts
The LDWF has added additional weekday (Tuesday and Thursday) opportunities to the current online Sherburne WMA General Waterfowl Lottery.[…]
Fishing
LDWF reminds WMA users about new boat/power craft exhaust regulations
The LDWF would like to remind WMA users of new exhaust regulations for boats/power crafts utilized on WMAs.[…]
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Waterfowl blind removal on Dewey W. Wills WMA must be completed by Sept. 8
Waterfowl blinds on the Little River Basin portion of Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area must be removed by Sept. 8.[…]
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Registration process for new online grant portal to open Sept. 5
Registration opens on online grant system for 2019 flood disaster funds available to the Louisiana commercial and charter fishing industry.[…]
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LDWF to hold CWD information meeting Sept. 19 in Ferriday
The LDWF will hold a Chronic Wasting Disease public information meeting Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Concordia Community Center.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest on Sept. 6-15
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 6-15 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]
Dove
Dove hunting opening day shooting hours on LDWF private dove field leases, WMAs
Opening day dove shooting hours on LDWF private dove field leases and WMAs are the same as outside, one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023.[…]
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Gulf Council seeks applicants for an Ad Hoc Charter For-Hire Data Collection Advisory Panel
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is seeking applicants for an Ad Hoc Charter For-Hire Data Collection Advisory Panel.[…]
Dove
Two Avoyelles residents cited for taking doves during a closed season
A LDWF enforcement agent cited two Marksville subjects for alleged dove hunting violations near Mansura in Avoyelles Parish on Aug. 18.[…]
Fishing
LDWF is now accepting applications for two Fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops
The LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall.[…]
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LDWF to offer introductory hunting course (Squirrel 101) on Sept. 16
The LDWF Hunter Education Program will hold an introductory hunting course titled Squirrel 101 at Waddill Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 16.[…]
Dove
LDWF reminds hunters dove fields cannot be burned due to state-wide burn ban
The LDWF is reminding hunters that dove fields cannot be burned in preparation for opening weekend of dove season.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for 2023-24 White Lake WCA waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct two youth, 30 marsh and 30 rice field waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.[…]