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LDWF Offices will be Closed Monday, May 25 in Observance of Memorial Day
LWFC Approves NOI to Conduct Recreational Alligator Hunting Season in 2026
LWFC Gives Final Approval to NOI for 2026 Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Season
LDWF Announces the 2026 Hard Card Photo Contest Winners
Spring Shrimp Season to Open in Louisiana Inshore Waters
CCA Louisiana, CITGO, and LDWF Announce Two New Artificial Reefs in the Lake Charles Area
LDWF Enforcement Division Earns National Accreditation
Louisiana Special White Shrimp Season to Open in Portion of State Inshore Waters from April 24, 2026, to May 10, 2026
Geocaching Pilot Program Launched at Three LDWF Public Lands
LDWF Target Range Grant Program Open for 2026 Applications
LWFC Sets the Louisiana Private Recreational and State Charter Red Snapper Season to Open Friday, May 1
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LDWF Secretary Bosworth Increases Red Snapper Bag Limit to Five Fish for Memorial Day Weekend
Louisiana Outdoors Forever Joint Technical Advisory and Project Selection Boards to Meet May 27
Recreational Red Snapper Landings for the 2026 Opening Weekend
