Hunting
LWFC adopts amendments to 2023-25 hunting reg NOI regarding deer and turkey tags
Amendments to the 2023-25 hunting regulation NOI that say deer and turkey tags may only be used by the hunter to whom the tag was issued. […]
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Hunting
LDWF to conduct public meeting on proposed 2023-25 hunting regulation notices of intent
The LDWF will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposed 2023-25 proposed hunting regulations notices of intent March 1 on Zoom.[…]
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LWFC approves resolution to add 1,906 acres donated by Chevron USA to Salvador WMA
The LWFC approved a resolution to add 1,906 acres of marshland and wetlands to the Salvador Wildlife Management Area.[…]
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LWFC approves resolution to add 560 acres to Richard K. Yancey WMA
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a resolution to add 560 acres to the Richard K. Yancey Wildlife Management Area.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
New Orleans Big Bass Rodeo to be held March 25, 2023
The LDWF and the City Park Conservancy are gearing up for the 74th annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park on March 25.[…]
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Two Port Sulphur men cited for fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged fishing violations in Grand Bayou in Plaquemines Parish on Feb. 1.[…]
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Hahnville man sentenced for fatal boating incident in St. Charles Parish
A Hahnville resident convicted of vehicular homicide and four counts of first-degree vehicular negligent injuring was sentenced to prison.[…]
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Metairie charter guide arrested for multiple violations in St. Bernard Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Metairie charter captain for alleged charter guide and criminal violations in St. Bernard Parish.[…]
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Louisiana OMV representative will be at LDWF Baton Rouge headquarters beginning Jan. 30
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles will resume having a representative at LDWF headquarters in Baton Rouge.[…]
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Agent cites St. Landry Parish men for hunting violations
A LDWF enforcement agent cited two St. Landry Parish men for multiple hunting and boating violations on Dec. 30, 2022 in St. Landry Parish.[…]
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Agents cite New Iberia man for deer hunting violations in Iberia Parish
LDWF Enforcement Agents cited a New Iberia man for alleged deer hunting violations on Jan. 15 in Iberia Parish.[…]
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Body of Mandeville man recovered from Lake Pontchartrain
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal single vessel boating incident that occurred in St. Tammany Parish on Jan. 8.[…]
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As derelict crab trap cleanup event approaches, volunteers are still needed
Time is running out to sign up to participate in the 2023 derelict crab trap rodeo event. The event will take place this year in the Terrebonne Basin (more details below).[…]
Hunting
LDWF agents and NPSO rescue hunter in Natchitoches Parish
LDWF enforcement agents and NPSO deputies successfully rescued a hunter following a tree stand accident in Natchitoches Parish.[…]
Fishing
Get Out & Fish! sites stocked with rainbow trout in January
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will stock 17 sites across Louisiana with adult-size Rainbow Trout this month.[…]
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Agents cite Bayou Pigeon man and juvenile for migratory game bird violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a south Louisiana man and a juvenile for alleged migratory game bird violations on Jan. 1 in Iberville Parish.[…]