Hunting
South Bosco Tract ATV/UTV Trail on Russell Sage WMA is closed
The LDWF has closed the South Bosco Tract ATV/ UTV Trail on Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area due to severe erosion in several locations.[…]
LDWF news
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LDWF accepting applications for WMA lottery turkey hunts and White Lake WCA fishing lottery
The LDWF is accepting applications for Wildlife Management Area lottery turkey hunts and the White Lake Wildlife Conservation Area fishing lottery.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Eagle Lake crappie regulations become permanent
Crappie regulations on Eagle Lake, a shared waterbody between Madison Parish, La., and Warren County, Miss., have become permanent.[…]
Alligator
California judge temporarily blocks ban that would harm Louisiana alligator industry
A federal judge in California has issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting enforcement of ban on the sale and importation of alligator products.[…]
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LDWF agents utilize drone to catch illegal oyster harvester
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited an oyster fisherman for alleged oyster violations on Dec. 20 in Calcasieu Parish.[…]
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$6,000 reward offered for info on shooting of endangered whooping crane
LDWF Enforcement Division agents are still looking for leads regarding an endangered whooping crane that was shot in Acadia Parish in late October of 2018.[…]
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Recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper to close Dec. 13
The recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper in Louisiana waters will close on December 13, and will remain closed until January 1.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF reminds hunters returning from out-of-state about cervid carcass importation ban
The LDWF is reminding hunters returning from out-of-state hunts with harvested deer or other cervids about the state’s cervid carcass importation ban.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF to hold four trapper education workshops
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will host four trapper education workshops beginning Dec. 7 at the Waddill Outdoor Education Center.[…]
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Red snapper season soon to be open seven days a week
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to modify the recreational red snapper season to a seven day per week season.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana OMV will not be at LDWF headquarters until further notice
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles will not be at LDWF headquarters to process boat trailer registrations on Mondays until further notice.[…]
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LDWF announces 2020 derelict crab trap cleanup events; volunteers needed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will again host its annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo volunteer cleanup events in February.[…]
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Fort Polk-Vernon and Peason Ridge WMAs to be closed Nov. 29–Dec. 1
The LDWF will close Fort Polk-Vernon and Peason Ridge Wildlife Management Areas Nov. 29-Dec. 1 due to extensive military training by the U.S. Army.[…]
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LDWF to close Bayou des Sot Bridge in Grassy Lake WMA for repairs
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will close the Bayou des Sot Bridge on Nov. 18-19 in Grassy Lake Wildlife Management Area for repairs.[…]
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Queen Bess Island is now a Louisiana wildlife refuge
The LWFC approved a resolution that converts Queen Bess Island to a Louisiana state wildlife refuge during its November meeting in Baton Rouge.[…]
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Maurepas Swamp WMA gets 1,475 additional acres
The LWFC approved a resolution adding 1,475 acres to Maurepas Swamp WMA through donation during its November meeting on Nov. 7 in Baton Rouge.[…]