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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Iberville Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Iberville Parish on July 11.[…]
LDWF news
Deer Hunting
Hagen Reitzell, Douglas Frey selected as 2019 Youth Hunters of the Year
Hagen Reitzell and Douglas Frey had deer hunts in the fall of 2019 that they’ll never forget. Both 8 years old, they harvested their first deer.[…]
Fishing
New fishing piers/boat docks open at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge
With the completion of recreational enhancements last week at Rockefeller, there are now more spots for the angling public to enjoy.[…]
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LDWF schedules drawdown for Larto/Saline Complex
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for the Larto/Saline Complex as part of its integrated management plan for aquatic vegetation control.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Tensas Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a boating fatality that occurred on July 4 in Tensas Parish.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces opening of Bussey Brake WMA
The much anticipated opening date of the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area in Morehouse Parish will be July 15 at 6 a.m.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 21
LDWF released the latest red snapper landing estimates through June 21, 2020. LA Creel indicates that 368,920 pounds or 47 percent has been harvested.[…]
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 3 to July 5.[…]
Fishing
Virtual Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshop coming July 8
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer a free Virtual Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshop on Wednesday, July 8, through Zoom.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for 2020 White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct nine lottery teal hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish. The deadline to apply is July 31.[…]
Dove
LDWF accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA lottery dove hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA lottery dove hunts for the 2020-21 hunting season. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2020.[…]
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LDWF accepting applications for waterfowl group hunts at White Lake WCA
The LDWF is accepting applications until July 15 for waterfowl group hunts for up to 12 hunters per group at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 14
LA Creel indicates that 239,429 pounds or 31 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of 784,332 pounds have been harvested.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Sabine Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on June 23 in Sabine Parish.[…]
Alligator
Deadline to apply for 2020 alligator lottery hunts is June 30
The LDWF would like to remind the public that deadline for applications for alligator lottery hunts on Aug. 26-Oct. 31 is June 30.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled a drawdown of Lake Bistineau for the purpose of reducing the expansion of giant salvinia.[…]