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Lake Barre designated as Temporary Natural Reef
The state-owned water bottoms in Lake Barre, Terrebonne Parish, were designated as a Temporary Natural Reef.[…]
LDWF news
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LDWF agent receives award for migratory gamebird enforcement
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agent was honored by the Mississippi Flyway Council.[…]
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Recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper to close on Oct. 18
The recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper in Louisiana waters will close on Oct. 18, 2021, and will remain closed until Jan. 1.[…]
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Federal charter fishing for red snapper to reopen Oct. 15
The federal for-hire season for red snapper will reopen on Oct. 15, 2021, and will remain open through Nov. 6, 2021.[…]
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LDWF license purchases will be suspended Oct. 10 and Oct. 11
The LDWF will be performing site maintenance and upgrades to its licensing website beginning Oct. 10 through Oct. 11.[…]
Ducks
LDWF sets Wood Duck Hunting 101 seminar for beginners Oct. 23
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a wood duck hunting seminar for beginners in Baton Rouge on Oct. 23.[…]
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LDWF providing big opportunity for red snapper anglers: 4-fish bag limit
For the first time in years, the recreational red snapper bag limit in Louisiana will double to four fish per person, per day.[…]
Events & Announcements
LAWFF announces cancellation of annual fundraising event
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation has announced the cancellation of its 2021 Wild Night Fundraiser.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer hunters, taxidermists can win gift card prizes by helping LDWF monitor for CWD
Deer hunters and state taxidermists will be entered into a contest when they submit a sample from a buck harvested in the 2021-22 season.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational red grouper and gray triggerfish seasons to close Sept. 15
LDWF announced that the seasons for the recreational harvest of red grouper and gray triggerfish will close on Sept. 15, 2021.[…]
Fishing
Elmer’s Island will remain closed until further notice
Elmer’s Island on Grand Isle will remain closed until further notice due to damages sustained from Hurricane Ida.[…]
News Breaker
Watch out for that snake! Interaction with wildlife remains a concern
As cleanup efforts from Hurricane Ida continue, wildlife interactions are becoming more frequent, LDWF warns.[…]
Events & Announcements
Bayou Louis boating accident takes life of Lafayette sportsman
A Lafayette sportsman lost his life in a Bayou Louis boating accident on Sept. 5, 2021. LDWF is investigating the incident.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF begins rescue of oiled birds found near south La. refinery
The LDWF began documenting oiled birds apparently the result of damage caused by Hurricane Ida at an oil and gas refinery.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills due to Hurricane Ida
The LDWF says it will investigate each one of the substantial fish kills throughout southeast Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 15, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 15, 2021.[…]