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• Chronic wasting buffer zone now reaches Pointe Coupee Parish, prompting deer hunter restrictions

  February 4, 2026 4:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — State wildlife officials have imposed restrictions on baiting fields closer into Pointe Coupee Parish after a deer killed in a neighboring parish last month was found to be infected with chronic wasting disease. The northern portions of Pointe Coupee Parish are now in a buffer zone... more »

• East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office searching for hunter following spotlighting arrest Play Video

  January 16, 2026 12:46 PM

  CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a hunter after two men were allegedly caught hunting on private property Friday morning. The sheriff's office was contacted around 3 a.m., after the hunters were allegedly found retrieving a shot deer on private property near Highway 19.... more »

• Open season: LDWF announces Louisiana deer hunting season opening dates Play Video

  September 15, 2025 9:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — It's almost open season in Louisiana, as the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the opening dates for the 2025-2026 deer hunting season on Monday. Archery season will open as soon as Saturday, Sept. 20 in Deer Areas 3, 7, 8 and 10. These areas... more »

• Disabled veteran hunters approved for any legal weapon during primitive weapon deer seasons this fall Play Video

  September 4, 2025 4:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission on Thursday approved an emergency declaration that allows any disabled veteran to use any legal weapon during the upcoming deer seasons for those with primitive weapons. The panel voted Thursday. The primitive weapons season opens Oct. 11 in areas... more »

• What to know about Hunters for the Hungry's 'Clean Out Your Freezer Day' Play Video

  August 18, 2025 6:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Sunday, Aug. 24, is Hunters for the Hungry's annual "Clean Out Your Freezer Day." Here's everything there is to know about when and where to donate frozen goods. "Clean Out Your Freezer Day" is a way for hunters and anglers from the Sportsman's Paradise to give... more »

• After woman nurses fawn back to health, LDWF euthanizes young deer in Greensburg Play Video

  August 12, 2025 5:32 PM

  GREENSBURG - There are about 40 acres in St. Helena Parish where Kimberly Graham calls home. It's where she tends to animals including cows, horses, goats, dogs and parrots. Last month, Graham received a call from someone who had found a spotted fawn on their property and needed help. ... more »

• Two men cited, fined by LDWF for hunting violations in early March

  March 12, 2025 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people have been fined by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife for allegedly hunting more than the legal limit of deer in Assumption Parish. LDWF conducted an investigation earlier this month after receiving a complaint that someone harvested over the limit during the 2024-2025 hunting season.... more »

• Louisiana hunting seasons extended in many areas because of last week's snow; see where Play Video

  January 27, 2025 1:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Monday it would extend a number of hunting seasons because of last week's snowy weather. The agency said that because many roads to hunting spots were closed last week, it would leave many seasons open a few more... more »

• Man cited in Catahoula Parish for illegally bringing diseased deer carcass across state lines

  January 14, 2025 6:19 PM

  HARRISONBURG — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited a Jonesville man for illegally bringing a diseased deer carcass across state lines in Catahoula Parish. Agents cited 58-year-old Scotty Smart for two counts of illegally importing a deer carcass into Louisiana. Agents said they received a tip... more »

• November declared Wild Game Meat Donation Month; hunters encouraged to donate hunt to the hungry Play Video

  November 1, 2024 11:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE — November will be Wild Game Meat Donation Month across Louisiana, Gov. Jeff Landry said in a proclamation signed Friday. The proclamation asks Louisiana hunters to donate part or all of their harvests to families in need before the holiday season as deer hunting season enters full... more »

• LDWF warns hunters of lighting fires in Wildlife Management Areas during burn ban

  October 18, 2024 3:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Wildlife Management Area hunters and outdoorsmen should take caution and be aware of the burn ban in place in multiple parishes — including East Feliciana Parish. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said the ban includes a memorandum on burning of trash and vegetation, as... more »

• Fall hunting season in full-swing for 2024-2025 with new hunting regulations Play Video

  October 2, 2024 11:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Cooler weather only means one thing in the Sportsman's Paradise: hunting. With that comes new changes to hunting regulations. The biggest change this year is the addition of the Louisiana black bear season for the first time since the 1980s. This starts in December. ... more »

• LDWF hosting National Hunting and Fishing Day events across state on Saturday

  September 24, 2024 1:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day is going to be held in multiple locations across the state Saturday, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced. The event, sponsored by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, will give sportsmen and women the chance to "try their... more »

• Baker man cited for claiming a 10-point deer out of season

  August 22, 2024 12:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited a Baker man for claiming a 10-point deer in the off-season. Randall Tabor, 58, allegedly harvested the deer off his property on July 26. Agents seized the deer's antlers and donated the meat to a local charity on Aug. 10.... more »

• Deer Run developers, Livingston Parish settle differences over subdivision; judge closes case Play Video

  July 26, 2024 2:45 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The developers of the proposed Deer Run development in Livingston Parish and parish officials who stopped work on the project this year reached an agreement to resolve their dispute Friday, and the federal judge who had scheduled a trial for next week called it off and closed the... more »

• Livingston council to discuss lawsuit claiming parish skirted zoning regulations for Deer Run subdivision Play Video

  June 26, 2024 2:42 PM

  LIVINGSTON — At a meeting on Thursday, the Livingston Parish Council is expected to discuss a federal lawsuit filed against the parish by a contractor who claimed the parish skirted zoning regulations to unfairly target the development of a Denham Springs subdivision. The proposed 2,000-acre Deer Run development along... more »

• New deer-hunting law provides way for hunters to track down wounded animals and finish them off Play Video

  June 24, 2024 1:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana after Aug. 1 will allow hunters to pursue wounded deer with dogs and lights and kill their prey with a handgun if the animals are still alive. The state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Monday the recently approved law recognizes the ethical obligations of... more »

• Livingston Parish president fires lawyer who advised council on zoning fight

  August 9, 2023 9:00 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - An attorney who served as an advisor for the Livingston Parish Council as it fought with a developer over a controversial housing development has been fired. A letter obtained Wednesday by WBRZ shows that Parish President Layton Ricks notified Steve Irving of his firing earlier this... more »

• Deer Run lawsuit settled; controversial Denham Springs housing development moving forward

  July 31, 2023 11:43 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish government has settled a federal lawsuit over an embattled housing development in Denham Springs, allowing the developer to move forward with construction, albeit with some significant changes to the plan. A statement from Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks said the parish government settled... more »

• Local teen hospitalized after hunting accident

  December 12, 2017 1:37 PM

  BRUSLY - A family is asking for its community's support after a teenage boy was shot in a hunting accident over the weekend. According to posts from Dylan Bonaventure's family and friends on Facebook, the teen was on a hunting trip Saturday when he was accidentally hit with a... more »

• WATCH: Firefighters rescue deer stuck on frozen pond Play Video

  December 10, 2017 3:11 PM

  SUNRIVER, OR- Firefighters came to the rescue of a deer who was trapped on a slippery, frozen water hazard at a golf course. The L4262 Sunriver Professional Firefighters in Oregon posted the video to their Facebook page this week. The footage shows a firefighter coming to the aid of... more »

• Two men cited for deer hunting violations in St. Helena Parish

  January 3, 2017 4:24 PM

  GREENSBURG – Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials say two Greensburg men face several violations after illegally hunting deer in St. Helena Parish. State officials say 52-year-old Rogelio Perez and 54-year-old Ben Avants were cited for hunting deer during illegal hours, without wearing hunter's orange vests or clothing and... more »

• Vehicle strikes deer, sends it through windshield of a student-driving car

  December 20, 2016 11:51 AM

  CENTRAL – A vehicle struck a deer and caused it to go through the windshield of another in Central, the city's fire department reported. The incident occurred on Monday around 6:15 p.m. when a vehicle going southbound in the 13400 block of Joor Road struck a deer, causing the... more »

• Deer season could close early in parts of Atchafalaya Basin

  January 5, 2016 11:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Deer season in parts of the Atchafalaya Basin could close early Friday due to rising flood waters. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Tuesday that rising flood waters in the Atchafalaya Basin could trigger an automatic closure of deer hunting season in parts of... more »