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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Jefferson Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on Nov. 21 in Jefferson Parish.[…]
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Two men cited for buying and selling quadrupeds in Iberia Parish
A LDWF enforcement agent cited two men on Oct. 20 for alleged buying and selling wild quadrupeds in Iberia Parish.[…]
Coastal Projects
Volunteers flock to Queen Bess Island Wildlife Refuge to help plant mangrove bushes
Volunteers from several organizations and Shell Oil gathered Nov. 12-13 to help add nesting habitat to Queen Bess Island Wildlife Refuge.[…]
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Agents cite man for killing a Louisiana black bear in Iberia Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Jeanerette man on Nov. 12 for the alleged illegal killing of a Louisiana black bear in Iberia Parish.[…]
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Search and rescue crews successfully find missing boaters in St. Helena Parish
The LDWF Enforcement Division successfully coordinated a search and rescue mission for two missing boaters on Nov. 18 in St. Helena Parish.[…]
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Agents cite four men for red drum fishing violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited four men for alleged recreational fishing violations on Nov. 15 in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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Fort Polk-Vernon, Peason Ridge WMAs closed temporarily for military training
The LDWF will close the majority of Fort Polk-Vernon and all of Peason Ridge WMA for the Nov. 27-29 deer hunt due to military training.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
LDWF reminds the public that Elmer’s Island Refuge remains closed
Due to significant impacts from Hurricane Zeta, LDWF reminds anglers that the Elmer’s Island Refuge remains closed.[…]
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LDWF to close Deer Park Lake Boat Ramp for repairs
The LDWF will be temporarily closing the Deer Park Lake Public Boat Ramp, located in Concordia Parish, for repairs.[…]
Fishing
LDWF offers prizes for tagged fish during 2020 Get Out and Fish! Derby
The LDWF is offering a unique, incentive-based fishing experience with its 2020 Get Out and Fish! Derby during Thanksgiving week.[…]
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2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition winner
John Nelson Harris of Groveland, Florida, has won the 2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition.[…]
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LDWF enforcement agent recognized at November commission meeting
A LDWF Enforcement Division agent was honored at the Nov. 5 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting held in Baton Rouge.[…]
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LDWF announces 2021 Derelict Crab Trap cleanup event
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will again host its annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo volunteer cleanup event this February.[…]
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Public meeting scheduled for Anacoco and Vernon Lakes
A public meeting to discuss future drawdowns of Anacoco Lake and fisheries management of both Anacoco and Vernon Lake.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF agents cite two people for deer hunting violations in Bienville Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged deer hunting violations in Bienville Parish on Oct. 26.[…]
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LDWF agents locate body of missing boater in St. Bernard Parish
LDWF Enforcement Division agents recovered the body of a missing boater in St. Bernard Parish today, Oct. 27.[…]