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  • Man arrested for DWI after boat crash that hurt 10-year-old

    August 12, 2022 2:26 PM

    LAFOURCHE PARISH - A man is facing criminal charges after investigators determined he was drunk when he wrecked a boat over a month ago, leaving a 10-year-old hurt. Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries say Carl Cressionie, 59, was driving the boat in the Intracoastal Waterway... more »
  • More than 600 catfish seized in illegal fishing bust on Mississippi River

    August 5, 2022 10:40 AM

    BURAS - Five men are on the hook for fines and possible jail time after wildlife agents caught them with several hundred catfish along the Mississippi River on Wednesday. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said agents found the men, all from Mississippi, fishing on a levee near... more »
  • Three teens rescued from capsized vessel in Vermilion Bay

    November 26, 2021 12:10 PM

    VERMILION PARISH - Three teenagers were rescued from a capsized vessel in Vermilion Bay Friday morning. According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), two 17-year-old boys and an 18-year-old boy intended to use their 14 to 16-foot vessel for some early morning duck hunting. They... more »
  • La officials release private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Oct. 10

    October 22, 2021 10:05 AM

    The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) on Friday, released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through October 10, 2021. LA Creel, LDWF's near real-time landings data collection program, indicates that 655,033 pounds, or 80 percent, of Louisiana’s 2021 annual private recreational allocation of 832,493 pounds... more »
  • Recreational hunting, fishing licenses now on LA Wallet

    October 18, 2021 11:02 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has partnered with LA Wallet to bring digital hunting and fishing licenses to Louisiana citizens. As of Monday, October 18, 2021, citizens with a Louisiana Driver’s License or State ID can use LA Wallet to display their purchased... more »
  • Louisiana officials investigating fatal boating incident in Catahoula Parish

    September 8, 2021 10:54 AM

    CATAHOULA PARISH - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred Sunday in Catahoula Parish. The body of Kevin E. Evans, 50, of Lafayette, was turned over to the Catahoula Parish Coroner’s Office to determine an official cause of death.... more »
  • La Wildlife and Fisheries: Civil service exam required by July 30 for next Cadet Academy

    June 17, 2021 6:21 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division announced Wednesday that all potential applicants for the next Cadet Academy must take the civil service test by July 30 to be considered for employment. The LDWF Enforcement Division says it will announce its 34th Cadet... more »
  • Wildlife officials investigate illegal shooting deaths of two black bears in St. Mary Parish

    December 1, 2020 7:06 AM

    ST. MARY PARISH - Authorities with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) issued a Monday afternoon news release concerning their search for the person or persons responsible for the illegal killing of two black bears in St. Mary Parish. LDWF agents say the two incidents occurred in... more »
  • Officials: Displaced wild animals may be seen in urban areas following Hurricane Delta

    October 13, 2020 12:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Officials with Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) are cautioning residents to be on the lookout for displaced wild animals that may creep into urban areas amid the aftermath of Hurricane Delta. LDWF explained via a Monday evening press release that wildlife species will seek... more »
  • LDWF officials investigate fatal boating accident in Tensas Parish

    July 6, 2020 12:28 PM

    TENSAS PARISH - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating the death of a Mississippi man who was killed in a Tensas Parish boating incident over the fourth of July weekend. LDWF agents report recovering the body of 62-year-old Allen K. Wallace of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi,... more »
  • State gov reminds hunters to practice social distancing as turkey hunting season begins

    April 1, 2020 11:32 AM

    With the start of turkey hunting season only a few days away, Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is reminding hunters to practice social distancing at all times. They're also urging hunters who plan to hunt on state wildlife management areas (WMAs) to keep in mind that a free... more »
  • LDWF: Volunteers needed to help with derelict crab trap cleanup events

    February 5, 2020 8:17 AM

    BATON ROUGE, La.- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) says two 2020 Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo events are scheduled for February 8 and February 15. The February 8 event will take place in the Baratrairia Basin and the February 15 event is happening in the Calcasieu Basin.... more »
  • Agents seeking information after two bears found shot to death

    March 1, 2018 9:22 AM

    ST. MARY- Agents from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are seeking leads in the case of two black bears that were illegally killed in St. Mary Parish. According to a release, a citizen alerted authorities on Feb. 14 about a dead black bear that was located off... more »
  • LDWF launches online ordering for oyster hatchery larvae

    January 31, 2018 8:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Beginning at 8 a.m. on Feb. 6., the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will launch an online order portal so people can order oyster hatchery larvae. People will be able to order hatchery-reared oyster larvae and seed from the Michael C. Voisin Oyster Hatchery. Requests will... more »
  • LDWF to close fall shrimp season Friday

    January 23, 2018 7:58 AM

    BATON ROUGE-The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced that the fall shrimp season will close Friday at sunset. Waterways that will be closed to shrimping will include: -Chef Menteur and Rigolets Passes, Lake Borgne, Mississippi Sound, Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO), and a section of the... more »
  • Gov. Edwards appoints former state senator to wildlife and fisheries commission

    December 19, 2017 9:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Gov. John Bel Edwards has appointed William J. "Joe" McPherson to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. McPherson will serve as an at-large commissioner. The self-employed business owner and developer is a former Louisiana State Senator. During his six terms as a state senator, McPherson authored several... more »
  • LDWF to close shrimp season in portions of state waters

    December 15, 2017 9:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced that the fall shrimp season will close in a portion on state inside waters. The closure will take effective Dec. 18 at sunset. Waters that will close to shrimping include: -All state inside waters from the... more »
  • LDWF to construct new oyster reef in Calcasieu Lake

    November 22, 2017 9:29 AM

    CALCASIEU PARISH- To increase oyster habitat and fisheries production, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is constructing a new oyster reef in Calcasieu Lake. LDWF says the project will consist of spreading approximately 12,500 cubic yards of crushed limestone on the lake bottom to create approximately 100 acres... more »
  • LDWF names new Chief of Enforcement Division

    September 28, 2017 8:49 AM

    BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has promoted Lt. Col. Sammy Martin to Colonel, which is the highest ranking position in the Enforcement Division. Col. Martin, 57, has been an agent for 35 years. He will take over for the recently retired Col. Joseph "Joey" Broussard.... more »

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