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WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas

LDWF Announces the Addition of a New WMA in Washington Parish – Bogue Chitto WMA

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Approves 2025-27 Hunting Regulation Notice of Intent

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

The Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana and the LDWF Nature and Science Center Have Officially Opened

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

LDWF Announces the Addition of a New WMA in Allen Parish - Flatwoods Savanna WMA

LDWF REMINDER: Take of Jake Turkeys Prohibited Except for Properly Licensed Youth 17 and Under

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

CWD Case Found in a White-tailed Deer in Catahoula Parish; First CWD Confirmed Positive in a Wild Deer Outside of Tensas Parish

LDWF Announces Winners of the 2025 Durable License Card Contest

Louisiana Private Recreational and State Charter Red Snapper Season to Open Thursday, May 1

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Seasons and Regulations

Species Field Guide

WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas

LDWF Announces the Addition of a New WMA in Washington Parish – Bogue Chitto WMA

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Approves 2025-27 Hunting Regulation Notice of Intent

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

The Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana and the LDWF Nature and Science Center Have Officially Opened

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

LDWF Announces the Addition of a New WMA in Allen Parish - Flatwoods Savanna WMA

LDWF REMINDER: Take of Jake Turkeys Prohibited Except for Properly Licensed Youth 17 and Under

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

CWD Case Found in a White-tailed Deer in Catahoula Parish; First CWD Confirmed Positive in a Wild Deer Outside of Tensas Parish

LDWF Announces Winners of the 2025 Durable License Card Contest

Louisiana Private Recreational and State Charter Red Snapper Season to Open Thursday, May 1

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Agents Cite Chauvin Man for Crabbing Violation in Terrebonne Parish

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

LDWF to Hold Public Meeting on Wild Turkeys in Northeast Louisiana on May 28

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Upcoming Events

Boater Ed Class - Rapides

Boater Ed Class - Iberville

Hunter Ed Field Day - Webster

Hunter Ed Instructor Class -Lafayette

Seasons and Regulations

Species Field Guide

WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas

LDWF Announces the Addition of a New WMA in Washington Parish – Bogue Chitto WMA

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Approves 2025-27 Hunting Regulation Notice of Intent

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

The Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana and the LDWF Nature and Science Center Have Officially Opened

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

LDWF Announces the Addition of a New WMA in Allen Parish - Flatwoods Savanna WMA

LDWF REMINDER: Take of Jake Turkeys Prohibited Except for Properly Licensed Youth 17 and Under

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

CWD Case Found in a White-tailed Deer in Catahoula Parish; First CWD Confirmed Positive in a Wild Deer Outside of Tensas Parish

LDWF Announces Winners of the 2025 Durable License Card Contest

Louisiana Private Recreational and State Charter Red Snapper Season to Open Thursday, May 1

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Recent News

Agents Cite Chauvin Man for Crabbing Violation in Terrebonne Parish

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

LDWF to Hold Public Meeting on Wild Turkeys in Northeast Louisiana on May 28

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Upcoming Events

Boater Ed Class - Rapides

Boater Ed Class - Iberville

Hunter Ed Field Day - Webster

Hunter Ed Instructor Class -Lafayette