LDWF Press Release

July 5, 2024

LDWF Congratulates Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team National Championship Victory

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) would like to congratulate the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team for winning the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship. It is Louisiana’s fourth national championship in the last five years.
July 6, 2024

Recreational Red Snapper Season to Close on July 7 and Reopen on July 12 as a Weekends-only Season

The latest private recreational Red Snapper landing estimates through June 16, 2024, indicate that 513,444 pounds, or 54.9% percent, of Louisiana’s 2024 annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds have been harvested during the 2024 Red Snapper season between April 15 and June 16.
July 21, 2024

Louisiana private recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 8

LA Creel, LDWF's near real-time landings data collection program, indicates that 607,581 pounds, or 65.0% percent, of Louisiana’s 2024 annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds have been harvested during the 2024 Red Snapper season