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 →
Tweet The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced the 2020 recreational red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 22 in both state and federal waters. The season will run weekends only (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday including the Monday of Memorial … Continue reading →
TweetToday, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to modify commercial and recreational minimum size limits for cobia. The proposed changes would modify the existing rule on the minimum commercial and recreational size limits for … Continue reading →
TweetThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced today that the recreational greater amberjack season will reopen in Louisiana and federal waters on May 1, 2020, and remain open through May 31, 2020. The recreational season closure of June 1, … Continue reading →
Tweet Rene LeBreton (504) 286-8745 rlebreton@wlf.la.gov For Immediate Release April 13, 2020 The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the portion of state outside waters between Calliou Boca and the Atchafalaya River Ship Channel at Eugene Island shall … Continue reading →
Tweet Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reminds the public that Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), refuges and shooting ranges remain open. Visitors, however, must practice social distancing measures and have no group larger than 10 people due to the … Continue reading →
TweetDo you know someone eager to learn about nature? Are you looking for some free resources to teach children about Louisiana’s fish and wildlife? Look no further. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has curated several great resources all … Continue reading →
TweetRecently, LDWF has had to respond to several fake news articles, one regarding increased fishing fines and, most recently, the supposed forced closure of hunting and fishing season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. None of it is true. Any valid … Continue reading →
TweetThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary, Jack Montoucet, signed a declaration of emergency to delay the opening of the recreational red snapper season. This delay will allow the Louisiana Widlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) to gather public … Continue reading →
TweetThe Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) encourages visitors to the state’s Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) to utilize LDWF’s free WMA Check In/Check Out App. The LDWF WMA Check In/Check Out App allows users to check in and check … Continue reading →
Tweet For Immediate Release March 26, 2020 Fresh, wild-caught Louisiana shrimp Live, Louisiana red swamp crawfish Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet is encouraging residents and visitors to purchase seafood produced and caught by Louisiana fishermen. … Continue reading →
TweetLDWF, LSU AgCenter, and Louisiana Sea Grant have produced a handout for commercial seafood harvesters to consider when handling seafood. These suggested handling techniques will help provide confidence to seafood buyers at all levels of the supply chain. The handout includes tips … Continue reading →
TweetDue to the recent office closures to the public, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) encourages new shrimpers to apply for their licenses immediately. LDWF staff are available to process their mailed applications. The department is issuing this … Continue reading →
TweetLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is hosting an open house at Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery on Saturday, March 28. The public is invited to stop by any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a 30- 45 … Continue reading →
Tweet Beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will be launching an online ordering portal to provide the oyster industry with hatchery-reared oyster larvae produced at the Michael C. Voisin Oyster … Continue reading →
Tweet The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is launching a new website on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Users may have trouble accessing the website throughout the day as we transition to the new site. The website launch will not affect … Continue reading →
Tweet 1st place winner, Douglas Blanda, shows off his 4.90 lb winning bass. Also pictured are 2nd place winner, Jean Abadie, and 3rd place winner, Mike Kimber. Haynes Academy, Team 1, took home the coveted trophy as the 2019 winners of Battle for … Continue reading →
