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Spring Squirrel Hunting Season Opens May 3

‘Louisiana Outdoors Forever’ Accepting Pre-Applications for a New Funding Cycle

The Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana and the LDWF Nature and Science Center Have Officially Opened

LWFC Approves DE and NOI to Expand CWD Control Area Beginning May 1

LDWF Announces the Addition of a New WMA in Allen Parish - Flatwoods Savanna WMA

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Target Range Grant Program Now Open

LDWF REMINDER: Take of Jake Turkeys Prohibited Except for Properly Licensed Youth 17 and Under

CWD Case Found in a White-tailed Deer in Catahoula Parish; First CWD Confirmed Positive in a Wild Deer Outside of Tensas Parish

LDWF Announces Winners of the 2025 Durable License Card Contest

LDWF Reminds Houseboat Owners about Registration Requirements

Louisiana Private Recreational and State Charter Red Snapper Season to Open Thursday, May 1

LDWF to Hold Commercial Fishing License Sales at Select Offices

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Announces 2026 Louisiana Duck Stamp Contest

2025 Boating Education Lagniappe Day Slated for April 26

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