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LDWF agents cite five men for over limit of red snapper
LDWF enforcement agents cited five men for alleged recreational fishing violations in the Gulf of Mexico in Cameron Parish on Sept. 2.[…]
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Agents arrest Theriot residents on drug and commercial fishing charges
LDWF enforcement agents arrested two subjects for alleged illegal drug and shrimping violations on Sept. 1 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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Garyville man cited for commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Garyville man for alleged commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on Aug 28.[…]
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Volunteers needed for Elmer’s Island beach cleanup
The LDWF is asking for volunteers for their upcoming beach cleanup at Elmer’s Island on September 17, 2022.[…]
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LDWF enforcement agents recognized at September commission meeting
LDWF Enforcement Division agents were honored at the Sept. 1 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting held in Baton Rouge.[…]
Bass Fishing
Four Louisiana lakes among nation’s top fishing spots
The Bassmaster Magazine’s “Top 100 Lakes” for 2022 includes four lakes managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown on Spring Bayou; Creel limits reduced to half during drawdown
A drawdown has been scheduled for Spring Bayou for nuisance aquatic vegetation control, organic reduction, and fish habitat improvement.[…]
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Agents cite Lafayette man for charter guide violation in Jefferson Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Lafayette man for an alleged charter guide violation in Jefferson Parish on Aug. 27.[…]
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LDWF offering free seminar on squirrel hunting skills on Sept. 17
The LDWF Hunter Education Section will hold a free beginner’s squirrel hunting seminar Sept. 17 in Baton Rouge from 9 a.m. to noon.[…]
Fishing
Boothville man cited for commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Boothville man for alleged commercial fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on Aug. 23.[…]
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Pearl River WMA to close Sept. 1 due to flooding, LDWF announces
The LDWF will close the Pearl River WMA in St. Tammany Parish when the Pearl River flood gauge reaches 16.5 feet.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 3
The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 3.[…]
Alligator
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to temporarily close for alligator harvest
The LDWF will close Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 7-11 until noon each day to hold its annual controlled alligator harvest.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana Youth Hunter Education Challenge team captures 2022 Central Regional championship
The Louisiana Youth Hunter Education Challenge Gold Junior Team won the 2022 Central Regional YHEC championship.[…]
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Hammond man arrested for filing false public records
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Hammond man for filing false public records on Aug. 16 in East Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF launches new free fishing education courses
The LDWF will launch its new Fishing Course Series aimed at offering training sessions throughout the state on a variety of fishing topics.[…]