Outdoors

LSU Ag says fall is one of the best times to plant most types of containerized trees and shrubs, and if you’re making decisions about planting large-growing trees, storm tolerance may be at the forefront of your mind.

Like humans, wildlife in Louisiana is being impacted by the current drought and heat wave that has plagued the state this summer.

Consider welcoming the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds into your backyard this fall and be a part of their incredible journey to warmer wintering grounds in Mexico and Central America!

The workshops are open to women over the age of 18 who are looking to become knowledgeable and confident anglers. 

LDWF’s Equipment Modernization Grant Program is open to commercial fishermen, vessel owners, seafood docks, processors and charter captains in the saltwater fishing industry. Eligible applicants may receive up to $30,000 for reimbursement and purchase of updated and modern equipment to remediate impacts resulting from the influx of freshwater flooding.

As our current conditions persist across the state, ponds are facing multiple problems.

The Office of Louisiana State Fire Marshal also issued a burn ban order prohibiting ALL private burning, with no limitations.

Act 288 of the 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature reinstated the sales tax holiday, which had been suspended since 2018.

The Field Day is recommended for those ages 14 or older, and participants must have completed the home study course.

This year's youth waterfowl lottery hunts will take place in early November.

LA Creel, LDWF's near real-time landings data collection program, indicates that 688,570 pounds, or 73.7% percent, of Louisiana’s 2023 annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds have been harvested during the 2023 red snapper season.

Proper maintenance of your portable generator is a crucial step in preparing for hurricane-related power outages. By regularly inspecting and maintaining your generator's various components, you can ensure that it's ready to provide reliable power when it's needed the most.

The Field Day is recommended for those ages 14 or older, and participants must have completed the home study course.

Opening dates for the fall inshore shrimp season based on information provided by biologists from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), input from the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force, and public comments.

Terrebonne Basin listed in list of closures that begin in February 2024.