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Louisiana shrimp season to close Dec. 20 in portions of state waters
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the 2021 fall inshore shrimp season will close in most state inside waters.[…]
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Woodworth Shooting Range to be temporarily closed for renovation beginning Dec. 20
The Woodworth Shooting Range in Rapides Parish will be closed beginning Dec. 20 for renovation and infrastructure improvement.[…]
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LDWF agents issue citations for outdoor violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited multiple people for outdoor violations in early December.[…]
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Second body recovered from fatal boating incident in Washington Parish
LDWF enforcement agents located the body of a missing boater on Dec. 9, from a double fatal boating incident that occurred on Nov. 29.[…]
Fishing
Enhancement of 10 NRDA-funded artificial reef sites complete
The enhancement of 10 artificial reef sites is now complete. Projects began in June 2019 and continued through September 2021.[…]
Fishing
LDWF is now accepting applications for two February Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops
The LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops in February of 2022.[…]
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LDWF agent receives boating safety award at LWFC meeting
A LDWF enforcement agent was honored at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting on Dec. 2, in Baton Rouge.[…]
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Agents cite four subjects for recreational fishing violations in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited four individuals for alleged recreational fishing violations in Vermilion Parish on Dec. 1.[…]
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LWF Commission postpones decision on spotted seatrout changes
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission voted to delay a decision on spotted seatrout management changes until October 2022.[…]
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LDWF, LAWFF to hold next Mini Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop
The LDWF and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation will hold the next Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman workshop on Jan. 22, 2022.[…]
Deer Hunting
LWFC takes action in response to CWD-positive deer in Arkansas
The LWFC voted to implement a declaration of emergency to ban feeding and baiting in nearby Morehouse and Union parishes beginning Dec. 6.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Washington Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Washington Parish on Nov. 29.[…]
Fishing
Input from fishermen wanted on development of offshore wind energy projects
The BOEM is developing guidance to mitigate potential impacts from offshore wind projects on commercial and recreational fisheries.[…]
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Three cited for migratory game bird violations in Rapides Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for alleged federal migratory game bird violations on Nov. 28 in Rapides Parish.[…]
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LDWF agents and VPSO deputies rescue three boys from Vermilion Bay
LDWF enforcement agents and Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies rescued three boys from Vermilion Bay on Nov. 26.[…]
Dove
Agents cite New Iberia man for mourning dove hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a New Iberia man for alleged federal migratory game bird violations on Nov. 20 in St. Mary Parish.[…]