The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has cancelled its leased dove field hunts in DeRidder and Ragley due to the excessive rainfall from Hurricane Harvey. However, the LDWF leased dove field hunt in Tangipahoa Parish will be available for Saturday’s (Sept. 2) opening day of dove season as will several wildlife management areas (WMAs) throughout the state.
 
Go to http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/hunting/dove for a list of WMAs providing dove hunting opportunities and information on the LDWF leased dove field in Tangipahoa Parish. 
 
LDWF will continue to work with the landowners to provide an alternative date for the DeRidder and Ragley hunts. If successful, LDWF will announce the dates via a news release and on the LDWF website.
 
Hunters are reminded that on state WMAs and LDWF leased dove fields non-toxic shot is required when hunting doves; no lead shot is allowed.