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Coronavirus Emergency Info. and Stay at Home Order Details

The most current information regarding COVID-19 and the details of the stay at home order can be found at emergency.louisiana.gov.

LDWF Coronavirus News

LDWF news related to the cornoavirus pandemic including office closures, online licensing, event cancelations, etc.

LDWF Offices Will Be Closed to the Public Starting March 17

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Hot Topic: Spotted Seatrout

The latest information about spotted seatrout: public meeting dates, stock status, management options, regulatory processes, and links to presentations and reports.

BearWise Louisiana - Reducing Black Bear Conflicts

BearWise shares ways to prevent conflicts, resolve problems, and encourages community initiatives to keep bears wild!

Rainbow Trout Are Stocked Across the State

Rainbow trout have been stocked in public ponds across the state! These fish are easy to catch and the pond is near several neighborhoods, so we hope this will be an easy opportunity for families to get hooked on fishing.

Chronic Wasting Disease

Report a symptomatic deer, research carcass regulations, and learn about LDWF efforts to fight against Chronic Wasting Disease.

Louisiana Conservationist Magazine

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