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WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas

WMAs, Refuges, and Conservation Areas

Louisiana Shrimp Season to Reopen in Remaining State Outside Waters on March 24, 2026

LDWF Commercial License and Trip Ticket Staff to be at Field Offices This Spring

LWFC Approves Notice of Intent for 2026 Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Season

Commission Adopts Notice of Intent to Modify Crappie and Black Bass Regulations on the Saline-Larto Complex

LWFC Sets the Louisiana Private Recreational and State Charter Red Snapper Season to Open Friday, May 1

LDWF Requests Bass Anglers to Submit Tournament Results for 2026 Season

LWFC Passes Amendments to 2026-27 Hunting Regulation Notices of Intent

LDWF to Host Beyond the Stand: Reptiles, Amphibians and What Every Hunter Should Know

LWFC Ratifies DE Expanding Chronic Wasting Disease Area in East Central Louisiana

WETshop 2026 Applications Are Now Open

Big Bass Fishing Rodeo Coming to New Orleans City Park

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