TweetGov. John Bel Edwards announced today a $250,000 program that will pay part of the cost shrimp fishermen will have to pay for mandated devices to protect sea turtles and other animals from getting trapped in their nets. The Louisiana … Continue reading →
TweetThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invites the public back to the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently announced the reopening of the area closed since Hurricane Laura. Lacassine refuge received … Continue reading →
TweetYesterday, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission voted to allow oyster leases to be renewed by mail for the 2020-2021 lease renewal period. As has occurred in past years, oyster leases may also be renewed in person at the Louisiana … Continue reading →
Tweethe Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) voted to delay a decision on spotted seatrout management changes for one year. The adopted motion asks LDWF to provide the following information at the October 2021 Commission meeting: Updated spotted seatrout biological … Continue reading →
TweetThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will soon begin accepting applications for $14.6 million in financial assistance that will be available to Louisiana fishermen and others in the industry who have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The … Continue reading →
Tweet 2020 oyster season overview map. For Immediate Release September 3, 2020 The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the 2020-2021 oyster season based on the annual oyster stock assessment provided by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists … Continue reading →
TweetLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to re-open the recreational red snapper season for one final weekend this year. Anglers will have the opportunity to harvest the remaining 6% (roughly 44,000 lbs) … Continue reading →
Tweet The project includes distributing fish descender devices to recreational anglers and teaching best practices on their use. NOAA announced a new partnership with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission to restore recreational fish species impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil … Continue reading →
Tweet 2020 Fall Shrimp Season Rene LeBreton (504) 286-8745 rlebreton@wlf.la.gov For Immediate Release August 6, 2020 Today, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the opening dates for the fall inshore shrimp season based on information provided by biologists … Continue reading →
Tweet The Rockefeller Refuge project protects four miles of Louisiana coastline. (Photo: Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries) NOAA and partners have completed construction on the Rockefeller Refuge Gulf Shoreline Stabilization Project in southwest Louisiana. This project will reduce erosion along the … Continue reading →
Tweet Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge has long been a fishing hotbed for the public in southwest Louisiana and Cameron Parish. With the completion of recreational enhancements last week at Rockefeller, there are now more spots for the angling public to enjoy, including … Continue reading →
TweetThe much anticipated opening date of the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Morehouse Parish has been determined. The newly renovated WMA will become available to the public on July 15 when the gates open at 6 a.m. The … Continue reading →
Tweet Women’s Fishing Workshop participants putting their newly learned skills to use. Rene LeBreton (504) 286-8745 rlebreton@wlf.la.gov For Immediate Release June 18, 2020 The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LWFF) are teaming up to … Continue reading →
TweetThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Louisiana State University and Louisiana Sea Grant have released a survey to gather public input on spotted seatrout management options. This survey is an additional effort to collect public input on these options; … Continue reading →
Tweet\ The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. Louisiana’s Free Fishing Weekend is an opportunity for residents and visitors … Continue reading →
TweetThe Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to decrease the commercial trip limit of greater amberjack from 1,500 lbs to 1,000 lbs gutted weight. This action matches those taken by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric … Continue reading →
Tweet Two New Fishing Piers/Boat Docks to Open on Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, LDWF Announces May 22, 2020 – Two new fishing piers/boat docks will open on Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge on Saturday (May 23), including the Unit 4 and Mud … Continue reading →
Tweet Louisiana Fisheries Set to Receive $73 million in Federal Assistance smorton@wlf.la.gov The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is developing plans on how to best utilize $73 million in federal funding to help the state’s fishing industry rebound … Continue reading →
TweetThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will reopen Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge to the public at 8 a.m., Friday, May 15. The public was barred from the site in March because of health concerns stemming from the coronavirus … Continue reading →
TweetToday, May 7, 2020, two actions were taken to open the 2020 inshore and offshore shrimp season. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the opening dates for the state inshore waters based on information provided by the Louisiana Department … Continue reading →
