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LDWF’s Scenic Rivers photo contest
As part of its celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Scenic Rivers System, LDWF is holding a photo contest open to all photographers.[…]
LDWF news
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LDWF WMAs are open but public must practice social distancing
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds the public that Wildlife Management Areas, refuges and shooting ranges remain open.[…]
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Recreational gray triggerfish season to close May 2
The LDWF announced that the season for the recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will close in Louisiana waters at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2020.[…]
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LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Orleans Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in Orleans Parish on April 9.[…]
Fishing
LDWF provides nature-based learning resources on the web
The LDWF has curated several great resources all at a single webpage that offers a variety of lesson plans, activities, virtual tours and videos.[…]
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Tunica Hills WMA closed to non-turkey hunters on weekends in April
The LDWF is reminding the public that Tunica Hills WMA is closed to all users during weekends in April except turkey hunter lottery participants.[…]
Fishing
Be aware of fake hunting and fishing announcements
LDWF has had to respond to several fake news articles, including the supposed forced closure of hunting and fishing season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[…]
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Louisiana turkey hunting season opens April 4
Turkey hunting season begins April 4 in Louisiana and the LDWF wants to remind hunters to use social distancing practices due to the coronavirus pandemic.[…]
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Rabbit Island restoration project to begin in fall of 2020
Restoration of Rabbit Island, located in the west cove of Calcasieu Lake, is scheduled to begin this fall to improve the island’s nesting habitat.[…]
Hunting
What to do when encountering injured or orphaned wildlife
The LDWF would like to remind the public that the best thing to do when encountering injured or orphaned wildlife is to leave it alone and undisturbed.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF agents cite two Franklin Parish residents for deer violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited two Franklin Parish residents for multiple alleged deer violations including transporting deer carcasses into the state.[…]
News Breaker
Two Jefferson Parish men cited for recreational fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged multiple recreational fishing violations on March 21.[…]
Newsletters
Recreational red snapper season opening delayed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary signed a declaration of emergency to delay the opening of the recreational red snapper season.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Secretary Montoucet asks everyone to support Louisiana fishermen
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary is encouraging residents to purchase seafood produced and caught by Louisiana fishermen.[…]
Fishing
LDWF still offering boating education courses online
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is offering two online options to complete the mandatory boater education course.[…]
Hunting
LDWF encourages WMA users to utilize WMA Check In/Check Out App
The LDWF encourages visitors to the state’s Wildlife Management Areas to utilize LDWF’s free WMA Check In/Check Out App during the coronavirus pandemic.[…]