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LDWF Offices Will Be Closed Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan 2

LDWF: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Causing Mortality in Wild Birds in Louisiana

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to Release Florida Largemouth Bass into Lake Buhlow

Registration Open for Experimental Youth Rabbit Hunt on Dewey W. Wills WMA, LDWF Announces

Reminder of Oyster Season in Calcasieu Lake for the 2025-2026 Public Oyster Season

LAWFF Launches Inaugural Raffle to Support LDWF Conservation Efforts

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Hunter Ed Class - Acadia

Jan09

Hunter Ed Class - Vernon

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Level 1 Trapping Course - St. Mary

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Hunter Ed Instructor Class - Calcasieu

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