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Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery to Open Aug. 29

Governor Landry and LDWF Secretary Sheahan Request USFWS to Expand Black-Bellied Whistling Duck Harvest Opportunity for Louisiana

Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge to Temporarily Close for Alligator Harvest on Sept. 4-10 Until Noon Each Day

LDWF Accepting Applications for 2024-25 White Lake WCA Youth, Marsh and Rice Field Waterfowl Lottery Hunts

Red Snapper Season to Open 7-Days A Week August 19

2024-2025 Hunting Regulations are Available Online

New Red Drum Regulations are in Effect

LDWF Warns Public of Potential Fish Kills Statewide

Hard Cards are Now Available for Purchase

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Hunter Ed - Franklin

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