LDWF to Host Live Session Online to Address CARES Act Fund Questions

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will discuss and answer questions about the $14.6 million in federal funding it has received to help the state's fishing community suffering financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic during its bi-monthly live social media series "Conservation Conversations."

LDWF Schedules Drawdown for John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir

Oyster Task Force and Public/Private Seed Grounds Committee Meetings are Canceled

LDEQ evaluating water quality in Lake Charles

Oyster Task Force Public / Private Seed Grounds Committee to Meet September 16

Oyster Task Force to Meet September 16

LDWF to Begin Accepting Applications for $14.6 Million CARES Act Funds

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will soon begin accepting applications for $14.6 million in financial assistance that will be available to Louisiana fishermen and others in the industry who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Five Cited for Closed Season Shrimp Violations in St. Bernard Parish

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Sets the 2020-2021 Oyster Season

LDWF Investigating Fish Kill in Lake Charles Due to Hurricane Laura

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries staff are investigating a fish kill in Lake Charles, in the wake of Hurricane Laura. Staff will be conducting an assessment to determine what species are impacted and the extent of the fish kill.