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LWFC Gives Final Approval to NOI for 2026 Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Season
LDWF Announces the 2026 Hard Card Photo Contest Winners
Spring Shrimp Season to Open in Louisiana Inshore Waters
CCA Louisiana, CITGO, and LDWF Announce Two New Artificial Reefs in the Lake Charles Area
LDWF Enforcement Division Earns National Accreditation
Louisiana Special White Shrimp Season to Open in Portion of State Inshore Waters from April 24, 2026, to May 10, 2026
Geocaching Pilot Program Launched at Three LDWF Public Lands
LDWF Target Range Grant Program Open for 2026 Applications
LWFC Sets the Louisiana Private Recreational and State Charter Red Snapper Season to Open Friday, May 1
LWFC Ratifies DE Expanding Chronic Wasting Disease Control Area in Northeast Louisiana
Seasons & Regulations
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Boat Title or Registration
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Outdoor Explorer Tool
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WMAs, Refuges & Conservation Areas
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Recreational Red Snapper Landings for the 2026 Opening Weekend
LDWF Enforcement Division Participating in “National Safe Boating Week” May 16-22
Geaux Play Outdoors’ Bird The Boot Challenge Begins May 15
Upcoming events
Hunter Ed Class - Bossier
Haughton Masonic Lodge #95 F&AM 101 South Hazel Street (corner of East Jackson and South Hazel St.), Haughton, LA, 71037Fishing Secrets Explained - Rapides
FORTS RANDOLPH & BUHLOW STATE HISTORIC SITEHunter Ed Field Day - Jefferson Davis
LSU Ag Center- Jennings
