January 18, 2025
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is accepting applications for Wildlife Management Area (WMA) lottery turkey hunts and the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) fishing lottery.
December 27, 2024
LDWF Enforcement Division reminds all hunters to wear hunter orange and fully identify their target and surroundings. Safety first—protect yourself and others this hunting season.
December 23, 2024
The bear was the largest harvested in Louisiana during the season and the biggest observed in recent department history.
December 14, 2024
A closure is needed to protect the small white shrimp in these waters and provide an opportunity for growth to larger and more valuable sizes.
December 9, 2024
The workshops are open to women over the age of 18 who are looking to become knowledgeable and confident anglers.
December 4, 2024
LDWF announced the daily possession limit for commercially harvested large coastal sharks is increasing when the 2025 season opens on January 1.
December 3, 2024
The recreational and commercial seasons for Lane Snapper in Louisiana waters has closed as of December 2, 2024, and will reopen on January 1, 2025.
November 18, 2024
Based on updated landings data, NOAA Fisheries determined that the red snapper annual catch target was not reached during the open season.
November 6, 2024
LDWF would like to remind waterfowl hunters of restrictions regarding the harvest of mottled ducks during the regular duck season.
October 5, 2024
The 2024 Red Snapper season was one of Louisiana’s best fishing seasons yet. Thanks to the active management allowed by LA Creel, Louisiana anglers were able […]
October 5, 2024
The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder, from October 15 through November 30 of each year, is approaching. This […]
September 13, 2024
The 2024 teal hunting season begins Saturday, September 14 statewide and runs through September 29, 2024 the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.
September 4, 2024
Find out what's included in the sales tax exemption and what's not.
September 2, 2024
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.
September 1, 2024
The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery is now open to state hunters through Sept. 25, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently announced.
