Hunting
“Donate A Deer” program underway
Hunters For The Hungry Louisiana is once again accepting deer donations at partner processors for the 2022-2023 deer hunting season.[…]
LDWF news
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Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc. issued monetary rewards at meeting
Louisiana Operation Game Thief, Inc., a Louisiana wildlife crime-stoppers program, awarded $3,000 to citizens at their meeting on Oct. 5.[…]
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LDWF announces 2023 Derelict Crab Trap Cleanup event; Volunteers and sponsors needed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will host its annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo volunteer cleanup event this February.[…]
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Violet resident arrested for DWI on the water in St. Bernard Parish
LDWF agents arrested a Violet man for alleged operating or DWI while impaired following a two-vessel boating incident in St. Bernard Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF agents cite subject for deer hunting violations in Rapides Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Louisiana woman for alleged deer hunting violations in Rapides Parish on Oct. 4.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on Oct. 8 in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF to celebrate Get Out & Fish! community fishing program in Central LA
Parc Natchitoches in Natchitoches and Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site in Pineville will host FREE Get Out & Fish! events.[…]
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LWFC approves resolution adding 373 acres to Sandy Hollow WMA
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a resolution to add 373 acres to the Sandy Hollow WMA.[…]
Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to develop menhaden regulations
The LWFC adopted a Notice of Intent to prohibit the waste of fishery resources and abandonment of menhaden purse seine gear.[…]
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LWFC adopts Notice Of Intent to modify spotted seatrout size and bag limits
The LWFC adopted a NOI to increase the minimum size limit of spotted seatrout to 13.5 inches and to decrease the daily bag limit to 15 fish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF is now accepting applications for two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops in December
The LDWF and the LAWFF are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops for the 2022 winter season.[…]
Deer Hunting
Pre-charged pneumatic devices may be used to hunt deer during modern firearm season only
Pre-charged pneumatic devices may be used by hunters only during the modern firearm season beginning with the 2022-23 season.[…]
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LDWF providing eight-day reopening of red snapper with a 4-fish bag limit
The recreational red snapper season will reopen from Oct. 7 through Oct. 14, 2022. Bag limits will increase to 4 fish per person.[…]
Hunting
Use precautions when preparing and handling harvested wildlife
The LDWF would like to remind hunters and the public to take care in handling and preparing harvested wildlife.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF to provide CWD testing drop-off locations in Franklin, Madison and Tensas parishes
The LDWF is providing Chronic Wasting Disease drop-off locations within the Franklin, Madison and Tensas parishes CWD Control Area.[…]
Deer Hunting
Franklin, Madison and Tensas parishes CWD Control Area regulations for the 2022-23 deer season
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has adopted regulations for the Chronic Wasting Disease Control Area in northeast Louisiana.[…]