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Officials say shrimp season will open May 10 in remaining state outside waters
May 5, 2021 6:19 AM
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced Tuesday that the portion of state outside waters between the Atchafalaya River Ship Channel at Eugene Island westward to the western shore of Freshwater Bayou Canal will reopen to shrimping Monday, May 10, at 6 a.m. See above or click... more » -
Gov. Edwards announces program to help Louisiana shrimpers
October 13, 2020 11:14 AM
On Monday, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the creation of a $250,000 program that will pay part of the cost shrimp fishermen will have to pay for mandated devices to protect sea turtles and other animals from getting trapped in their nets. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries... more » -
Elmer's Island to close Thursday at noon ahead of hurricane's anticipated landfall
October 7, 2020 12:47 PM
JEFFERSON PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Wednesday that Elmer's Island will be temporarily closed as of noon on Thursday, October 8. Closure of the Jefferson Parish island is in preparation for the anticipated impact of Hurricane Delta. Out of precaution, Elmer's Island will... more » -
Governor's office says head of wildlife agency out, agency headed in different direction
December 14, 2016 6:41 PM
BATON ROUGE – It appears the state is in need of a new head of its wildlife agency. Just after 5 o'clock, Congressman Garret Graves office released a statement thanking Charlie Melancon for serving as the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. It was an odd... more »