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2025-26 Louisiana Duck Season Opens in November

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LAWFF Launches Inaugural Raffle to Support LDWF Conservation Efforts

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Seasons and Regulations

Species Field Guide

WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas

LDWF Offices to be Closed on Veteran's Day (Nov. 11)

LWF Commission Amends Commercial Menhaden Buffer Zones off the Louisiana Coast

Tim Taylor Wins 2026 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition

LDWF Partners with PayIt to Launch New Digital Platform for Boat Registration Renewals and Duplicates

LDWF Launches Development of Louisiana’s First Stakeholder-Driven Black Bass Management Plan

LWFC Approves NOI to LDWF Hunter Education Program for Instructor Recruitment, Age Certification

LDWF to Hold Commercial Fishing License Sales at Select Offices in December

2025-26 Louisiana Duck Season Opens in November

LDWF Provides Hunters with Feral Hog Trapping Guidance for CWD Control Areas

LAWFF Launches Inaugural Raffle to Support LDWF Conservation Efforts

Save the date for the 77th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park on Saturday, March 28, 2026!

Louisiana Private Recreational Red Snapper Landing Estimates - Closure Coming Soon

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