March 29, 2024
During standard spring electrofishing sampling on Lake Concordia, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists were shocked to find one particular fish in their samples, a 49.5-inch Grass Carp weighing in at a whopping 92 pounds.
March 16, 2024
The commission will take final action on the NOI and the conditionally adopted amendments at its May meeting.
January 27, 2024
Today, DU is the premier organization promoting wetlands conservation. Its work has led to the conservation of more than 18 million acres and counting, thanks to tireless support from generations of DU members, volunteers and partners who are part of the organization's mission to conserve and restore wetlands and other vital habitats for North America's waterfowl.
January 20, 2024
Lotteries includes general turkey hunts, youth hunts, and only 100 fishing access permits.
January 8, 2024
The notices of intent include proposed hunting season dates and regulation changes from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the upcoming hunting seasons and provide for a public comment period.
December 30, 2023
Join LDWF biologists as they delve into the best tactics, tackle, and bait to successfully reel in your own Rainbow Trout!
December 27, 2023
Individuals 18 years of age or older taking, or attempting to take saltwater recreational fish with bowfishing gear in the waters of Louisiana, or engaging in bowfishing activity below the saltwater line will be required to hold this mandatory permit.
December 25, 2023
Previously, license holders had to wait until their license expired before repurchasing it.
December 24, 2023
The Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 (S. 788) will make the Federal Duck Stamp more accessible, decrease barriers to compliance, and increase revenue for conservation.
December 22, 2023
"The December 2023 estimate of ducks in Louisiana's coastal zone and Little River Basin is 853,000. This represents a 46 percent increase from last month's record low estimate of 584,000," said Jason Olszak, Waterfowl Program Leader for Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
December 17, 2023
A declaration of emergency was signed to close the recreational red snapper season in state and federal waters off Louisiana at 11:59 p.m. on December 31.
December 15, 2023
Recent biological sampling conducted by LDWF indicates that the average white shrimp size within large portions of state inside waters is smaller than the minimum possession count allowed by law. A closure is needed to protect the small white shrimp in these waters.
December 13, 2023
This year’s fall migrations have created a resurgence of HPAI-induced waterfowl disease in Louisiana.
December 10, 2023
A one-time public hearing on proposed substantive changes will be held by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on January 22, 2024. Interested persons are invited to attend and submit oral comments on the proposed amendments.
December 10, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the City Park Conservancy, the Big Bass Rodeo is the oldest freshwater fishing rodeo in the nation