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 →
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 →
