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LDWF schedules drawdown for Saline Lake (Natchitoches and Winn Parishes)
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake for giant salvinia control, organic reduction, and fish habitat improvement.[…]
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Fishing
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills
High summer temperatures, extended cloudy weather, and storms may lead to inland and nearshore marine fish kills across the state.[…]
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How to become an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor for the LDWF
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an Aquatic Volunteer Instructor, then register for an upcoming workshop near you.[…]
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LDWF agent rescues man from sunken vessel in Vermilion Bay
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent successfully completed a search and rescue mission in Vermilion Parish on May 16.[…]
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LDWF to hold public hearing on amended black bear hunting NOI
The LDWF will conduct a public hearing May 21 in Monroe to collect input on the amended Louisiana black bear hunting season NOI.[…]
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LDWF’s Major Clay Marques appointed to National Boating Safety Advisory Committee
LDWF Boating Law Administrator Major Clay Marques was sworn in to the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 18-24
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 18-24.[…]
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Five students complete the LDWF Enforcement Division Internship Program
The LDWF honored five Louisiana college students who completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.[…]
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LDWF seeks public input on draft 2020/2021 Hurricane Disaster Spend Plan
The LDWF is seeking public comment regarding its draft “Louisiana 2021/2021 Hurricane Disaster Grant Application and Spend Plan”.[…]
Alligator
LDWF alligator lottery harvests on WMAs and other public grounds
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 22 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes, and one USACE property Aug. 28-Nov. 2, 2024.[…]
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LDWF agents arrest nine subjects for DWI on the water in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes
LDWF agents arrested nine subjects for allegedly operating or driving a vessel while impaired in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes.[…]
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New Iberia man arrested for multiple drug charges in Iberia Parish
A New Iberia Man was arrested in Iberia Parish on May 7 for multiple drug offenses after he fled from LDWF enforcement agents on April 30.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Livingston Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on May 7 in Livingston Parish.[…]
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Benton Intermediate School’s Korie Gallagher wins NASP Western National Bullseye title
Benton Intermediate School’s Korie Gallagher won the girl’s elementary school bullseye division in the NASP Western National Championship.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to amend recreational crawfish and bream trap rules to add marking requirements
The LWFC passed a NOI to reinstate marking requirements for recreational crawfish traps and add them for bream traps, cans, and barrels.[…]
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LDWF Enforcement Division Colonel Zechenelly retiring
After close to 25 years of service to the LDWF, Enforcement Division Colonel Rachel Zechenelly has announced her retirement.[…]