Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Seasons and Regulations

Species Field Guide

WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas

Reminder of Oyster Season in Calcasieu Lake for the 2025-2026 Public Oyster Season

LDWF Now Accepting Applications for 38th Enforcement Academy

LDWF Announces $5.2 Million for Conservation Projects through the Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program

LDWF Announces Statewide Black Bass Angler Survey and Requests Participation

Louisiana Private Recreational Red Snapper Season has Closed

LWF Commission Amends Commercial Menhaden Buffer Zones off the Louisiana Coast

Tim Taylor Wins 2026 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition

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

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

LAWFF Launches Inaugural Raffle to Support LDWF Conservation Efforts

Stay in the Know

Be a Wildlife & Fisheries Insider

Join the list for insider info on the latest news, reminders, tips, events and more.

Media Releases

Need Assistance?

Wildlife Control and Removal Injured or Orphaned Wildlife Contact Local Law Enforcement Private Land Management Assistance Aquatic Vegetation Assistance

WMA's, Refuges, and Conservation Areas Review Our Research and Publications Louisiana Conservationist Magazine View Photos Watch Videos

Explore

Our Outdoor Explorer interactive map allows you to discover all our state has to offer—from basins to bayous and ranges to refuges. Start exploring today.

Begin Your
Adventure

Upcoming Events

Dec05

Hunter Ed Class - Evangeline

Dec06

Boater Ed Class - Lafayette