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LDWF schedules drawdown for Henderson Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish as part of its integrated management plan for aquatic vegetation control.[…]
LDWF news
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Public asked to be aware of bands and web-tags on wood ducks
The LDWF, the LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources and several other partners are conducting a study of box nesting wood ducks.[…]
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LDWF announces 2020 White Lake WCA youth waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct two youth waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area on Nov. 7-8. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31.[…]
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LDWF announces cancellation of National Hunting and Fishing Day events
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the LDWF has canceled National Hunting and Fishing Day events on September 26 across the state.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 19, 2020
LA Creel indicates that 589,721 pounds or 75 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of 784,332 pounds have been harvested.[…]
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Monterey couple sentenced for felony violations of the Lacey Act
A couple from Monterey was sentenced in federal court to three years of federal probation for felony Lacey Act violations.[…]
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New regulation on nighttime taking of outlaw quadrupeds, nutria and beaver
Beginning Aug. 1, properly licensed Louisiana and non-resident hunters may take outlaw quadrupeds at night on private property the entire year.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 12, 2020
LA Creel indicates that 535,887 pounds or 68 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of 784,332 pounds have been harvested.[…]
Deer Hunting
Agents cite two St. Landry Parish residents for deer violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two St Landry Parish residents on July 20 for alleged deer hunting violations.[…]
Hunting
Hunter education classes, field days to resume
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will resume in-person hunter education classes and field days in July.[…]
Hunting
Hunting rules and regulations for 2020-21 season
The hunting rules and regulations for the 2020-21 season are now available on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.[…]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas for the 2020-2021 hunting season.[…]
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Two men cited for over the limit of black bass in Terrebonne Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged recreational fishing violations on July 16 in Terrebonne Parish.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 5, 2020
LA Creel indicates that 470,287 pounds or 60 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of red snapper have been harvested.[…]
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Three men cited for red snapper violations in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged red snapper violations on July 10 in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
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Chad Hebert selected to lead LDWF Enforcement Division
Lt. Col. Chad Hebert, a 27-year veteran at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, will lead its Enforcement Division.[…]