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LWFC adopts Notice of Intent to create passive gear marking regulations
On May 5, the LWFC adopted a Notice of Intent to create a rule regarding marking nets and traps in freshwater.[…]
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LWFC passes NOI to add oysters, brown trout to domesticated aquatic organism approved species list
The LWFC approved a NOI to update the Domesticated Aquatic Organism approved species list by adding Eastern Oyster and Brown Trout.[…]
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LDWF agent performs CPR to revive young girl after boat capsizes
A LDWF enforcement agent with the help of some good Samaritans successfully rescued nine people after their boat capsized in Jefferson Parish.[…]
Ducks
Two men cited for hunting ducks during a closed season
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent cited two men for alleged duck hunting violations in St. Martin Parish.[…]
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LDWF investigating fatal boating incident in Calcasieu Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on May 6 in Cameron Parish.[…]
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First two students complete the LDWF Enforcement Division internship program
The LDWF Enforcement Division is announcing the first completion of their new internship program by two college students.[…]
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Bodcau Shooting Range to be temporarily closed for renovation work
The Bodcau Shooting Range located in Benton will be closed beginning May 16 for renovation and infrastructure improvement.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF to hold public hearings May 27-28 on CWD NOI affecting Franklin, Madison, Tensas parishes
The LDWF will conduct public hearings on a NOI that bans supplemental feeding and cervid carcass export from the CWD control area.[…]
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Prepping for summer snapper? Gear up with free release tools from Return ‘Em Right!
By participating in a short online review of best practices anglers can receive free release gear from the Return ‘Em Right program.[…]
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LDWF now accepting applications for Wildlife Enforcement Cadet positions
The LDWF Law Enforcement Division is looking to hire up to 31 cadets for a Cadet Academy class slated to start in October.[…]
Hunting
Volunteer instructors recognized by LDWF’s Hunter Education Program
Volunteer hunter education instructors from around the state were honored at the LDWF 2022 Hunter Education Instructor Workshop.[…]
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LDWF: Now that spring is here, keep an eye open for snakes
Human nature is to fear snakes. However, snakes are an important and valuable part of every ecosystem and should be left alone.[…]
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72 boaters certified during “Boating Education Lagniappe Day”
The LDWF certified 72 boaters statewide after its 11th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 23.[…]
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LDWF agent cites Independence man for turkey hunting violation
A LDWF enforcement agent cited an Independence man for an alleged turkey hunting violation in St. Helena Parish on April 21.[…]
Bass Fishing
LDWF publishes 2021 bass tournament results
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces the Louisiana Annual Tournament Report and Information Project.[…]
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Buras man sentenced for harassing hunters in Plaquemines Parish
A Buras man pled guilty to several criminal charges on April 14 involving harassment of duck hunters in Plaquemines Parish.[…]