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WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas

WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas

Louisiana’s Annual Free Fishing Weekend to be Held June 7-8

LDWF Warns Public of Potential Fish Kills Statewide

LWFC Adopts Notice of Intent to Modify the Special Bait Dealer’s Permit

Application Process Open for Alligator Lottery Harvests on LDWF WMAs, Public Lakes and USACE Property

LDWF Issues Permit Application for Registering Prohibited or Restricted Native Turtles in Possession by July 19

LDWF Announces Recreational Gag Grouper Season to Open September 1, 2025

LDWF Partners with Ten States to Launch Alligator Information Website

Spring Shrimp Season to Open in Louisiana Inshore Waters

LDWF Announces Bid Process for Alligator Hunting on Certain WMAs, WCAs, USACE Properties and Refuges for 2025-27 Alligator Harvest Seasons

LWFC Approves DE and NOI to Expand CWD Control Area Beginning May 1

‘Louisiana Outdoors Forever’ Accepting Pre-Applications for a New Funding Cycle

LDWF Announces Winners of the 2025 Durable License Card Contest

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