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LDWF Encourages Non-Resident College Students to Pick Up Hunting, Fishing Licenses at Resident Rates for the Fall

Reminder: Flounder Season Closed October 15 - November 30

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to Enforce Burn Bans on its Public Lands

Passive Recreational and Commercial Fishing Gear Marking and Tending Rules go into Effect on October 20

Louisiana 2024-25 Deer Season Opens in Some Areas Sept. 21

LDWF Announces New Saltwater Fishing Class

Squirrel and Rabbit Hunting Seasons Begin Oct. 5 in Louisiana

LDWF Black Bear Hunting Lottery Process Successfully Finishes With 973 Applications

LWF Commission Adopts NOI to Expand Recreational and Commercial Shark Harvest

Governor Landry and LDWF Secretary Sheahan Request USFWS to Expand Black-Bellied Whistling Duck Harvest Opportunity for Louisiana

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