September 2, 2024

Labor Day Lagniappe: Gray Triggerfish, Red Snapper, and Amberjack Trifecta for Offshore Anglers

Louisiana offshore anglers can take advantage of Labor Day lagniappe this weekend! Gray Triggerfish fishing has been open since Aug. 1, the recreational season for Red Snapper remains open, and the recreational season for Greater Amberjack opened Sunday, Sept. 1.
August 31, 2024

Louisiana private recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 18

LDWF's near real-time landings data collection program, indicates that 849,993 pounds, or 91% percent, of Louisiana’s 2024 annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds have been harvested during the 2024 Red Snapper season.
August 24, 2024

LDWF accepting applications for 2024-25 White Lake WCA Youth, Marsh and Rice Field Waterfowl Lottery Hunts

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will conduct two youth waterfowl lottery hunts, 30 marsh waterfowl lottery hunts, and 30 rice field waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area this fall.
August 20, 2024

Governor Landry and LDWF Secretary request USFWS to expand Black-Bellied Whistling Duck harvest opportunity for Louisiana

The populations of BBWDs have grown exponentially in the last two decades throughout the southeast US. Not only are their populations expanding into residential and metropolitan areas, but they are also creating agricultural losses for rice farmers in southwest Louisiana.
August 11, 2024

LDWF Accepting Applications for Two Fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF) are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall. The workshops are open to women over the age of 18 who are looking to become knowledgeable and confident anglers.
August 3, 2024

Louisiana Private Recreational Red Snapper Landing Estimates Through July 21

LA Creel, LDWF's near real-time landings data collection program, indicates that 657,996 pounds, or 70.4% percent, of Louisiana’s 2024 annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds have been harvested during the 2024 Red Snapper season.
July 29, 2024

Louisiana Private Recreational Red Snapper Landing Estimates Through July 14

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) released the latest private recreational Red Snapper landing estimates through July 14, 2024. LA Creel, LDWF's near real-time landings data collection program, indicates that 656,241 pounds, or 70.2% percent, of Louisiana’s 2024 annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds have been harvested during the 2024 Red Snapper season.
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
July 15, 2024

Audubon Zoo Releases Rare Snakes in Bid to Conserve the Species

A team of conservationists from Audubon Zoo and the U.S. Forestry Service recently released six young Louisiana Pine Snakes in the Kisatchie National Forest in north-central Louisiana. Louisiana Pine Snakes are widely considered one of the rarest snakes in the country