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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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »