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Louisiana State Legislator Passes House Bill 684 Re-establishing a Black Bear Season in Louisiana

LDWF Offices will be Closed July 4 & 5 in Observance of Independence Day

Red Snapper Season to Close July 7 and Reopen July 12 Weekends-Only

2024-2025 Hunting Regulations are Available Online

Inshore Shrimp Season Closed July 1

Governor Jeff Landry Signs Act 272 into Law Relative to Tracking Mortally Wounded Deer with Dogs

Federal Funding Available to Accommodate Transient Boaters in Louisiana

New Red Drum Regulations are in Effect

LDWF Warns Public of Potential Fish Kills Statewide

Hard Cards are Now Available for Purchase

Target Range Grant Program to Open April 1

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Seasons and Regulations

Species Field Guide

WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas

Louisiana State Legislator Passes House Bill 684 Re-establishing a Black Bear Season in Louisiana

LDWF Offices will be Closed July 4 & 5 in Observance of Independence Day

Red Snapper Season to Close July 7 and Reopen July 12 Weekends-Only

2024-2025 Hunting Regulations are Available Online

Inshore Shrimp Season Closed July 1

Governor Jeff Landry Signs Act 272 into Law Relative to Tracking Mortally Wounded Deer with Dogs

Federal Funding Available to Accommodate Transient Boaters in Louisiana

New Red Drum Regulations are in Effect

LDWF Warns Public of Potential Fish Kills Statewide

Hard Cards are Now Available for Purchase

Target Range Grant Program to Open April 1

Need Assistance?

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

LDWF Soliciting Proposals for Allocation of Waterfowl Breeding Grounds Habitat Funding

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

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Upcoming Events

Hunter Ed Instructor Class - East Baton Rouge

Hunter Ed Class - Ascension

Boater Ed Class - Webster

Boater Ed Class - Ouachita

Seasons and Regulations

Species Field Guide

WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas

Louisiana State Legislator Passes House Bill 684 Re-establishing a Black Bear Season in Louisiana

LDWF Offices will be Closed July 4 & 5 in Observance of Independence Day

Red Snapper Season to Close July 7 and Reopen July 12 Weekends-Only

2024-2025 Hunting Regulations are Available Online

Inshore Shrimp Season Closed July 1

Governor Jeff Landry Signs Act 272 into Law Relative to Tracking Mortally Wounded Deer with Dogs

Federal Funding Available to Accommodate Transient Boaters in Louisiana

New Red Drum Regulations are in Effect

LDWF Warns Public of Potential Fish Kills Statewide

Hard Cards are Now Available for Purchase

Target Range Grant Program to Open April 1

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Need Assistance?

Recent News

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

LDWF Soliciting Proposals for Allocation of Waterfowl Breeding Grounds Habitat Funding

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

Explore

Upcoming Events

Hunter Ed Instructor Class - East Baton Rouge

Hunter Ed Class - Ascension

Boater Ed Class - Webster

Boater Ed Class - Ouachita