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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
The Commission operates as a policy-making and budgetary control board, with no administrative function.
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Louisiana Black Bear
Louisiana’s official state mammal, the Louisiana black bear (Ursus americanus luteolus) is also the state’s most recent conservation success story. The Louisiana black bear’s recovery is a symbol of effective wildlife management approaches and the value of protection under the Endangered Species Act.
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Fishing Workshops and Courses
LDWF offers several fishing workshops and courses throughout the year. Based on participants’ experience and comfort level, there's something for everyone.
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Hot Topic: Red Snapper
Seasons, bag and size limits, and other management measures for private recreational Red Snapper fishing in Louisiana and waters adjacent to our coast.
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LDWF Shooting Ranges
LDWF shooting range locations, rules and hours
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Louisiana Outdoors Forever
During the 2022 legislative session, the Louisiana House of Representatives and Louisiana Senate passed House Bill 762, establishing the Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program and Louisiana Outdoors Forever Fund.
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Small Game - Quail, Rabbit, Squirrel, Woodcock
Hunting quail, rabbit, or squirrel (small game) in Louisiana is the perfect gateway into hunting. It’s relatively inexpensive and, in the case of squirrel and rabbit, the species are abundant with plenty of hunting opportunities on public land.
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Visiting LDWF’s Public Lands – Engaging in Non-Consumptive Activities
Louisiana’s Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), refuges, and conservation areas offer incredible opportunities to explore the outdoors and partake in non-consumptive activities, from hiking and birdwatching to camping and berry-picking.
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Chronic Wasting Disease
Learn about Chronic Wasting Disease and see Control Area Regulations and maps for Louisiana.
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LA Creel
LA Creel is LDWF’s recreational saltwater landings data collection program. LA Creel uses a combination of data collected dockside and through phone and email surveys to estimate recreational saltwater fish harvests. The goal of LA Creel is to provide statistically significant recreational fishery information to aid in managing Louisiana’s valuable fishery resources.
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Alligator
Learn about Louisiana alligator hunting, research, management, and commercial industry.
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Scenic Rivers Descriptions and Map
Louisiana Scenic Rivers Descriptions and Map
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LDWF Reminds Public to Leave Suspected Injured, Orphaned Birds Undisturbed
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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Adopts NOI Requiring Licenses for Hunting Guides
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LDWF holds opening of Lake Charles office that will benefit multi-parish area
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Former LDWF Enforcement Division Colonel Passed Away on March 2
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LDWF to Offer Dove Lease Fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 7
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Bully Good Show: Two Louisiana Hunters Harvest Black Bears Where Teddy Roosevelt Hunted
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LDWF and Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation Partner to Bring Outdoor Adventures to Louisiana Schools
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LWFC Gives Final Approval to CWD Control Area Notice of Intent