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Menhaden Bycatch Study Results From LGL Ecological Research Associates

LDWF Warns Public of Potential Fish Kills Statewide

LDWF Accepting Applications for White Lake WCA Teal and Elbow Slough WMA Dove Lottery Hunts

Louisiana Private Recreational Red Snapper Landing Estimates

LDWF, NRA Team Up to Provide Free NRA Hunter Education Online Course

New Recreational Wahoo Regulations Effective June 20

LWFC Adopts Notice of Intent to Modify the Special Bait Dealer’s Permit

Reminder! LDWF Wild Turkey Population Survey Available Online for Public

LDWF to Hold Public Hearings July 26 and July 29 on CWD Control Area Expansion Notice of Intent

LDWF Issues Permit Application for Registering Prohibited or Restricted Native Turtles in Possession by July 19

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Launches Online Bowhunter Education Course

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