Deer Hunting
LDWF: No CWD detected in LA deer so far; sampling completed, final results to come
The LDWF reported on Dec. 30 that to date that no chronic wasting disease has been detected in test results of Louisiana white-tailed deer.[…]
LDWF news
Hunting
Buras man arrested for harassment and simple assault on hunters
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Buras man for allegedly harassing hunters on public property in Plaquemines Parish on Dec. 26.[…]
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St. Martinville man cited for illegally selling fish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged fishing and crab violations in Lafayette Parish on Dec. 1.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF’s ongoing CWD testing results indicate good news
The LDWF reports that to date, all testing results for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Louisiana deer have been negative.[…]
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Red snapper season to close Dec. 31, 2021
LDWF would like to remind anglers that the red snapper season is scheduled to close on Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m.[…]
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LDWF agents cite two adults and juvenile for migratory game bird violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited two adults and a juvenile for alleged migratory game bird violations in LaSalle Parish on Dec. 20.[…]
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LDWF agents cite charter guide for violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Montana resident for alleged charter guide violations in Plaquemines Parish on Dec. 15.[…]
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LDWF agents’ ‘No Shave’ charity effort given to cancer patient
The LDWF Enforcement Division and Louisiana Wildlife Agent’s Association raised over $13,000 for a cancer patient in “No Shave November.”[…]
Catfish
LDWF to host tagged fish derby at ponds throughout the state
LDWF will be hosting a tagged catfish derby at all of their Get Out and Fish! ponds between Saturday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 25.[…]
Ducks
LDWF: It is still illegal to hunt in the Catahoula Lake Refuge
The LDWF is reminding hunters that it is unlawful to hunt in the Catahoula Lake Refuge, commonly called the “Refuge.”[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF thanks deer hunters for CWD sampling participation, encourages more testing
LDWF thanks deer hunters for participating in chronic wasting disease sampling and encourages hunters to get their harvest tested.[…]
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Venting tools or descending devices required for fishermen targeting reef fish in federal Gulf waters
The DESCEND Act of 2020 was signed into law on Jan. 13, 2021 and will require fishermen to have a venting tool or descending device rigged.[…]
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Body of West Monroe man recovered from Ouachita River
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents are investigating a single vessel boating fatality that occurred on the Ouachita River on Dec. 16 in Union Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Agents cite two subjects for deer hunting violations in Winn Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged deer hunting violations in Winn Parish.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Dec. 5, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Dec. 5, 2021.[…]
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Boat launch maintenance to begin at Lake Martin and Old River-Deer Park
Lake Martin boat launch maintenance to begin on Dec. 13, 2021 and Old River-Deer Park Public boat launch repairs to begin on Dec. 14, 2021.[…]