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First Tour Du Teche Canoe Race to be Held Sept. 17-19
Thursday, September 2, 2010
  The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division hasapproved a marine event permit for the upcoming Tour du Teche canoe race from Sept. 17-19. The 130-mile race on Bayou Techewill begin at Port Barre on Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. with a finish line at Patterson....
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Pearl River Man Cited for Second Offense D.W.I. in Lake Pontchartrain
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents arrested a Pearl River man for allegedly driving a motorboat while under the influence (DWI) of alcohol on Aug. 21 in St. Tammany Parish. LDWF Agents Austin Arteaga and Jared McIver were on patrol in Lake...
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L.D.W.F. Enforcement Agents Issue 142 Citations on Ouiska Chitto River
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agents issued 142 citations on the Ouiska Chitto River in Allen Parish during the months of May, June and July 2010. Numerous Enforcement Division details on the Ouiska Chitto River throughout the summer months consisted of...
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L.D.W.F. Agents Arrest Baton Rouge Boater
Thursday, July 15, 2010
  Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents arrested a Baton Rouge man on July 9 for flight from an officer and other charges.  On June 12, LDWF agents were attempting to stop a vessel for a violation on Blind River in Ascension Parish when the vessels...
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L.D.W.F. Agents Arrest Gonzales Man after Fatal Lake Maurepas Boating Incident
Thursday, July 15, 2010
  Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents arrested a Gonzales man on July 13 for three counts of negligent homicide for his alleged role in the death of three Gonzales citizens following a boating incident in Lake Maurepas in May.  Agents arrested...
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Recent Announcements

  • New Boating Regulations
    The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Division (LDWF/LED) is advising boaters to be aware of new boating regulations. PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES Every person ...
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  • Mandatory Education
    All persons born after January 1, 1984, must complete a boating education course and carry proof of completion to operate a motorboat in excess of 10 horsepower. The person may operate the boat if...
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  • Recreational Boating
    United States Power Squadron Classes: The American Boating Course is a two (2) day course, usually held on Saturdays, and covers the following information: INTRODUCTION TO BOATING -- types of...
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