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Recreational Greater Amberjack state, federal fishing season to close Aug. 25
The federal NOAA has issued a closure for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery because catch limits established have been met.[…]
LDWF news
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 2
The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 2.[…]
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LDWF agents cite Raceland man for fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Raceland man for alleged fishing violations on Aug. 17 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
Hunting
LDWF conducts Bow Hunting 101 course for beginning hunters
The LDWF conducted a Bow Hunting 101 class on Aug. 12 designed to teach beginning bow hunters the basics of the sport.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landings jump to 688,570 pounds
LA Creel indicates that 688,570 pounds, or 73.7% percent, of Louisiana’s private recreational allocation of red snapper have been caught.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Nantachie Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for Nantachie Lake in Grant Parish to manage aquatic vegetation and improve fisheries habitat.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 30, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 30.[…]
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Louisiana receives $58 million federal grant to aid fishery recovery, resilience from 2019 flood disaster
The LDWF has received approval of its application for approximately $58 million in federal disaster assistance funding.[…]
Dove
LDWF reminds dove hunters only non-toxic shot size 6 or smaller allowed on WMAs, LDWF private dove field leases
When hunting on LDWF WMA dove fields and LDWF private dove field leases, only non-toxic shot size 6 or smaller is allowed.[…]
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Public’s help needed to combat trash problem at Elmer’s Island
The LDWF is asking the public to do its part to eliminate the debris problem on Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge[…]
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LDWF agents arrest 10 subjects for DWI on the water in Livingston Parish over the weekend
LDWF enforcement agents arrested 10 individuals for alleged operating or driving a vessel while impaired in Livingston Parish.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Clear-Smithport Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Clear-Smithport Lake (Desoto Parish) for giant salvinia control and fish habitat improvement.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown on Chicot Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown on Chicot Lake in Evangeline Parish for reduction of giant salvinia and for fish habitat improvement.[…]
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Buras man cited for commercial pompano violation in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Buras man for alleged violations of commercial pompano regulations on Aug. 1 in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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The LWFC amends Notice of Intent modifying spotted seatrout size and bag limits
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) amended the Notice of Intent (NOI) to change spotted seatrout size and bag limits.[…]
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Henderson Lake drawdown postponed until Sept. 1, 2023
The Henderson Lake drawdown start date will be delayed to Sept. 1, 2023, and will be extended through Nov. 31, 2023.[…]