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LDWF’s ALAS Program honored with Conservation Achievement Award
The LDWF Archery in Louisiana Schools Program has been named the 2019 Louisiana Youth Conservation Organization award winner.[…]
LDWF news
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Final Louisiana red snapper landing estimates for 2020
LDWF staff updated the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission with the final red snapper preliminary landing estimates for 2020.[…]
Hunting
LDWF alerts hunters to be aware of fallen, compromised trees in woods
While enjoying this favorite Louisiana pastime, the LDWF wants to alert hunters to proceed with caution in the woods this fall.[…]
Deer Hunting
Maurepas Swamp WMA deer season benchmark closure
Deer season in the Maurepas Swamp WMA, scheduled to open Thursday, Oct. 1, will be closed due to high water levels.[…]
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LDWF issues correction for youth squirrel season dates for WMAs
Youth squirrel season on select LDWF WMAs will be Sept. 26-27 and not Sept. 28-29 as was incorrectly published in the hunting pamphlet.[…]
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Richard K. Yancey WMA 2020 map corrections
The 2020 map of the Richard K. Yancey WMA inadvertently excluded restricted and small game emphasis areas.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Claiborne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident in Claiborne Parish that occurred on Sept. 18.[…]
Alligator
2020 Louisiana alligator hunting season open for 60 days this year
The 2020 Louisiana alligator hunting season has been extended to 60 days this year and will end in late October in both east and west zones.[…]
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LDWF names winners of Scenic Rivers Photo Contest
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has named the winners of its Scenic Rivers Photo Contest.[…]
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LDWF to host live online session to address CARES Act fund questions
The LDWF will answer questions about the $14.6 million in federal funding it has received to help the state’s fishing community.[…]
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LDWF scheduled drawdown for John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir
The LDWF, in conjunction with the John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir District, has scheduled a drawdown of Grand Bayou Reservoir.[…]
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Hunters and anglers urged to use caution in Cameron Parish this weekend
The LDWF is alerting hunters and anglers to be aware that Cameron Parish continues under mandatory evacuation protocols.[…]
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Agents cite two men for migratory game bird violations in Caddo Parish
LDWF agents cited two subjects for alleged migratory game bird hunting violations in Caddo Parish on Sept. 6.[…]
Alligator
Two men cited for illegally taken alligators in Avoyelles Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested two men for alleged alligator violations on Sept. 5 in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
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LDWF agent honored at September commission meeting
A LDWF enforcement agent was honored at the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting on Sept. 3 in Baton Rouge.[…]
Newsletters
LWFC adopts two-zone East-West boundary for 2021-25 waterfowl seasons
The LWFC adopted a two-zone East-West boundary option for the 2021-25 waterfowl hunting seasons during its September meeting.[…]