Catfish
LDWF Fishing Course Series announces Intermediate Catfishing dates
The LDWF Fishing Course Series is expanding yet again with the release of the Intermediate Catfishing course.[…]
LDWF news
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 16, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 16.[…]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF WMAs for the 2023-2024 hunting season.[…]
Hunting
Hunting rules, regulations, season schedules for 2023-24 now available
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2023-24 hunting regulations pamphlet online at the LDWF website.[…]
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LDWF grants permit for pilot project to test stocking of hatchery-raised red drum
The LDWF is providing a special permit to transport and stock approximately 10,000 red drum fingerlings in the Calcasieu Lake estuary.[…]
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LaSalle Parish resident found guilty of deer hunting violations
LaSalle Parish resident Clifton “Brent” Sharp was recently found guilty in Louisiana civil court for deer hunting violations.[…]
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Mississippi fisherman cited for alleged menhaden violations in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents concluded an investigation into a menhaden fishing complaint in Terrebonne Parish near Vermillion Bay on July 19.[…]
Fishing
LWI river, rain gauge network expansion more than 60% complete
The Louisiana Watershed Initiative’s partners have installed river and rain gauges at 65 of the 100 proposed sites.[…]
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LDWF’s Hunter Education Program certifies 15 staff members as treestand safety trainers
Fifteen staff members from the LDWF Hunter Education Program received certification in treestand safety from TMA.[…]
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Two men cited for commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on July 16.[…]
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Mandeville man cited for charter guide violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Mandeville man for alleged charter guide violations in Plaquemines Parish on July 16.[…]
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LDWF to hold Bowhunting 101 class in Woodworth on Aug. 12
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will host a Bowhunting 101 class Aug. 12 at the Woodworth Education Center.[…]
Fishing
LDWF deploys FAD buoy in Gulf of Mexico
The LDWF Artificial Reef Program has deployed a Fish Attracting Device (FAD) buoy in LDWF’s Mississippi Canyon 148 Reef.[…]
Fishing
Drawdowns scheduled for Lake Claiborne, Lake Bistineau and Henderson Lake
The LDWF has scheduled drawdowns of Lake Claiborne, Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes and Henderson Lake.[…]
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LDWF increasing red snapper daily creel limit to 4 fish
LDWF Secretary signed a declaration of emergency to increase the daily creel limit for recreational red snapper from three to four.[…]
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Applications open for Atchafalaya Delta WMA houseboat mooring lotteries for 2023-24 hunting season
The LDWF is offering houseboat mooring sites via lottery on Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for the 2023-24 hunting season.[…]