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LDWF accepting applications for 2021 White Lake WCA teal hunt lottery
The LDWF is accepting applications for nine lottery teal hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish.[…]
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Fishing
LDWF is now accepting applications for Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall
The LDWF and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Clear-Smithport Lake
A drawdown of Clear-Smithport Lake for giant salvinia control, organic reduction, fish habitat improvement and structural assessment.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Bienville Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Bienville Parish on July 3.[…]
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Thad Bellow honored with Todd Roberts Achievement Award, other volunteers recognized
Thad Bellow, a LDWF volunteer Hunter Education Instructor, has been named the Todd Roberts Achievement Award winner for 2020-2021.[…]
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LDWF issues request for proposals for allocation of waterfowl breeding grounds habitat funding
The LDWF has issued a request for proposals for waterfowl breeding grounds habitat work through the next three years.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules summer drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Lake Bistineau for the purpose of reducing further expansion of giant salvinia.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Iatt Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for Iatt Lake in Grant Parish for the purpose of reducing further expansion of giant salvinia.[…]
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Bear with severe injuries euthanized in Morehouse Parish
An adult male black bear with severe injuries was humanely euthanized in Morehouse Parish on Tuesday, June 29, by the LDWF.[…]
Fishing
LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Division agents will take part in Operation Dry Water from July 2 to July 4.[…]
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Fishing and hunting licenses expire today
The LDWF reminds anglers and hunters that your license expires today, June 30, unless you purchased your license during the month of June.[…]
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Bussey Brake boat dock damaged by fireworks
The LDWF announced on June 29 that the boat dock at the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area was damaged by fireworks.[…]
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Louisiana inshore shrimp season to close July 2 in remaining inside waters
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the 2021 spring inshore shrimp season will close on July 2, 2021.[…]
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Bodcau, Woodworth shooting ranges to be closed on July 4
The Bodcau and Woodworth shooting ranges will be closed Sunday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.[…]
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Two Louisiana families receive 2020 Private Lands Conservation Champion awards
Two north Louisiana families have been honored because of their work in maintaining and enhancing imperiled forest land which they own.[…]
Catfish
LDWF Catfish Derby yields 17 winners
A total of 17 winners reported catching a tagged channel catfish during the LDWF Get Out and Fish! catfish derby. […]