LDWF Announces Text-to-Tag for your Deer and Turkey Harvest

Starting today, October 12, 2021, hunters can tag and validate their deer or turkey harvest directly from their smartphone (via text or website) immediately after the animal is harvested. Log into your account at LouisianaOutdoors.com to enroll in electronic text-to-tag and follow the steps below to tag and validate your harvest via your smartphone. As long as you complete the electronic tag before moving the animal, you do not have to attach a physical tag. You must have a physical copy or a picture of your harvest tags on your smartphone to use this feature.

Deer Tag Validation Phone Number has Changed to 225-267-9998

The LWFC Adopts Notice of Intent to Add Coastal Buffer Zones to Gulf Menhaden Harvest Regulations

Today, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to add coastal buffer zones to Gulf menhaden harvest regulations.

Louisiana Private Recreational Red Snapper Landing Estimates Through September 26

LDWF License Purchases will be Suspended October 10 and 11

Recreational and Commercial Seasons For Lane Snapper In Louisiana Waters To Close At 12:01 A.M., Local Time, On October 18, 2021, Until January 1, 2022

Federal Charter Fishing for Red Snapper to Reopen October 15 Through November 6

LDWF providing huge opportunity for Red Snapper anglers: 4-Fish Bag Limit

Karen Williams, Women's Fishing Workshop participant Candace Allo, Women's Fishing Workshop participant For the first time in years, the recreational red snapper bag limit in Louisiana will double to four fish per person, per day. Additionally, the red snapper season is moving to 7 days per week until further notice. The changes will be welcomed by anglers along with marinas and other entities that depend on business from recreational anglers.

Recreational Red Grouper Season to Close September 15

Today, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the season for the recreational harvest of red grouper will close in Louisiana waters at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The season is currently scheduled to re-open on January 1, 2022.

Recreational Gray Triggerfish Season to Close September 15

Today, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the season for the recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will close in Louisiana waters at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The season is currently scheduled to re-open on March 1, 2022.