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Welcome to the Sportsman's Paradise
Aerial Herbicide Application Completed on Wham Brake at Russell Sage WMA
Louisiana Launches Statewide Youth ATV/UTV Safety Task Force Initiative
LWFC Approves NOI to Conduct Recreational Alligator Hunting Season in 2026
LWFC Gives Final Approval to NOI for 2026 Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Season
LDWF Announces the 2026 Hard Card Photo Contest Winners
Spring Shrimp Season to Open in Louisiana Inshore Waters
CCA Louisiana, CITGO, and LDWF Announce Two New Artificial Reefs in the Lake Charles Area
LDWF Enforcement Division Earns National Accreditation
Louisiana Special White Shrimp Season to Open in Portion of State Inshore Waters from April 24, 2026, to May 10, 2026
Geocaching Pilot Program Launched at Three LDWF Public Lands
LDWF Target Range Grant Program Open for 2026 Applications
LWFC Sets the Louisiana Private Recreational and State Charter Red Snapper Season to Open Friday, May 1
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LWFC Approves Declaration of Emergency Establishing CWD Management Zones
LWFC Approves DE to Modify Extended Falconry Duck Season for 2026-27
Louisiana Outdoors Forever Project Selection Board to Meet Friday, June 5
Upcoming events
Hunter Ed Class - Ascension
ASCENSION 4H EXTENSION OFFICE 9039 S. ST. LANDRY, BUILDING C, GONZALES, LA, 70737Hunter Ed Class - Cameron
Cameron SO Substation, Hackberry 983 MAIN STREET, Hackberry, LA, 70645INTRO TO FISHING PARENT/CHILD WEEKEND - East Baton Rouge
Waddill Wildlife Refuge
