LDWF Artificial Reef Program’s Master Plan Addresses Loss of Shallow-water Platforms Along Louisiana Coast

Governor Edwards: U.S. Commerce Secretary Approves Gov. Edwards' Request for Federal Disaster Declaration Following Historic Mississippi River Flood-Fighting Efforts

“I appreciate President Trump and Secretary Ross for this emergency declaration, which is critically important to our fishing industry in Louisiana," Gov. Edwards said. "Right now...

Shrimp Task Force Legislative Committee to Meet October 2

Shrimp Task Force Legislative Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 9:30a.m. Terrebonne Council Meeting Room 8026 Main St. Houma, LA 70360

Shrimp Task Force to Meet October 2, 2019

Shrimp Task Force Meeting The following is the agenda for the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting. The public is invited to attend.

Recreational Red Snapper Season to Reopen for the Next Two Weekends, LDWF Announces

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season for the next two weekends.

Port Sulphur Man Pleads Guilty to Oyster Violations

A Port Sulphur Man pleaded guilty to commercial oyster violations and flight from an officer in the 25th Judicial District Court of Plaquemines Parish on Sept. 19.

LDWF to Bring Get Out and Fish! Community Fishing Program to New Orleans and Jennings, LA

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are excited to announce the addition of two new parks to the Get Out and Fish! community fishing program this fall.

LDWF Data Updates Loss of Aquatic Resources from Historic 2019 Flooding

The lingering effects of the 2019 record floodwaters on Louisiana’s aquatic life continue to be measured by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

LDWF Issues Correction to the 2019 Fall Blue Crab Harvest Regulation

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has corrected an error published in a news release regarding the final rule for the 2019 fall blue crab harvest regulation.

Haughton Man Cited for Recreational Fishing Violations

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Haughton man for alleged recreational fishing violations on Sept. 1 in Bossier Parish.