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LDWF Accepting Houseboat Mooring Lottery Applications for 2021-2022 Hunting Season at Atchafalaya Delta WMA

Jul 14, 2021 03:31PM ● By Trey Iles

LDWF is accepting lottery applications for houseboat mooring sites on Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for the 2021-22 hunting season through Aug. 12...

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LDWF Agents Rescue 110 People Monday In Southeast Lake Charles

May 18, 2021 10:42AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents rescued 110 people Monday night, including seven with physical limitations, from flooded residences in southeast Lake Charles...

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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Investigating Boating Fatality in St. Landry Parish

Jan 19, 2021 03:32PM ● By Press Release

The body of Thomas Godeaux, 50, of Port Barre, was recovered from the Old Courtableau waterway around 3:40 p.m. on Jan. 18...

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Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Closed Until Further Notice Due to Hurricane Damage

Aug 29, 2020 03:51PM ● By Press Release

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Closed Until Further Notice Due to Damage from Hurricane Laura...

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Louisiana: Safe Boating Week - May 16-22

May 15, 2020 04:09PM ● By Press Release

LDWF reminds all boaters to be safe, responsible, and knowledgeable while on the water - Safe Boating Week is a time for all boaters to inspect their vessels to ensure that all required safety equipment is on board and that vessels are in good working condition...

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Lafayette Man Cited for Deer Hunting Violations in Vermilion Parish

Jan 16, 2020 03:00PM ● By News Desk

LDWF Agents cited Scott Dailey, 39, of Lafayette for failing to comply with deer tagging regulations and failing to comply with deer harvest validation regulations.

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California Judge Temporarily Blocks Ban On Alligator Products

Dec 29, 2019 06:36PM ● By News Desk

A federal judge in California has issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting enforcement of that state’s effort to ban the sale and importation of alligator and crocodile products...

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LDWF Now Accepting Applications for Wildlife Enforcement Cadet Positions

Nov 05, 2019 04:24PM ● By News Desk

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Law Enforcement Division will begin training up to 24 cadets in March of 2020 to bolster the ranks of agents in the field...

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LDWF Makes Chronic Wasting Disease Testing Service Available to Hunters

Oct 15, 2019 04:43PM ● By News Desk

Hunters seeking to have their harvested deer tested for CWD should complete a new online form and submit tissue from the animal to the nearest LDWF Field Office...

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Louisiana's Eastern Spotted Skunk Not Spotted in 30 Years, Public Assistance Needed

Oct 02, 2019 04:19PM ● By Staff Writer

LDWF needs the public’s help as it seeks to gather info on the eastern spotted skunk--There has been no confirmed sighting of this species for 30+ years.

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LDWF Dedicates New Lafayette Regional Office

Sep 03, 2019 08:31PM ● By News Desk

“This building is going to be beneficial for Lafayette Parish, the Acadiana region and the entire state,’’ Gov. Edwards said...

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LDWF Stocks over 8 Million Fish Across the State in 2018

Dec 21, 2018 02:26PM ● By Press Release

Species stocked include Florida largemouth bass, northern largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear, black crappie, threadfin shad, golden shiners, and triploid grass carp...

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LWF Commission Sets 2018 Recreational Red Snapper Season

May 03, 2018 07:06PM ● By Staff Writer

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced the 2018 recreational red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 25 in both state and federal waters.

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