Recreational and Commercial Seasons For Lane Snapper In Louisiana Waters To Close At 12:01 A.M., Local Time, On October 18, 2021, Until January 1, 2022

Temporary TED (Turtle Excluder Device) Exemption for Skimmer Vessels 40’ in Length or Greater

Oyster Task Force to Meet September 28 at 1:00 p.m.

Additional Meeting Dates for Skimmer Turtle Excluder Device Reimbursement Program (STEDRP) Announced

LDWF Reminds Public to Be Aware of Displaced Wildlife From Storm, Including Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, wildlife species may be displaced into inappropriate or marginal habitats, often in areas with which they may not be familiar. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by floodwater from the storm.

LDWF Warns Public of Potential Fish Kills Due to Hurricane Ida

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission scheduled for Sept.2 is Canceled

Due to the impacts of Hurricane IDA, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 2,  has been canceled.

Four Cited for Closed Season Shrimping Violations in St. Bernard Parish

Drone Surveillance Leads to Oyster Fishing Violations in Lafourche Parish

Finfish Task Force to Meet August 25