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A Duson commercial fisherman faces federal charges after LDWF agents found 32 undersized Spanish mackerel and four bonnethead sharks on his Gulf trawler.

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested a New Roads man carrying a live alligator down Bourbon Street on Valentine's Day. Eurell Johnson, 25, faces felony firearm charges.

Ascension Parish hunter faces $2,400 restitution after taking 5 illegal bucks. Kyle Barksdale cited for exceeding Louisiana deer limits, failing to tag harvests during 2025-26 season.

Wildlife agencies are offering $6,000 for tips about who shot a bald eagle in Erath. The bird died from a gunshot wound on December 5, 2025.

Louisiana wildlife agents cited a Des Allemands man for commercial fishing violations on Bayou Des Allemands, seizing 236 pounds of illegally harvested catfish.

Imagine casting your line into the Red River soon, knowing it's brimming with newly stocked Florida bass and hybrids ready to put up a fight.

Louisiana boat registration services are temporarily offline for maintenance, impacting new registrations and renewals until November 5.

What started as a quiet night in Bienville turned into a major bust for a local hunter and the wildlife agents on patrol.

Three Louisiana men face up to $2,800 in fines and jail time after wildlife agents caught them illegally harvesting a pregnant deer during closed season.

This opening weekend of dove hunting season in Louisiana brought more than just the thrill of the hunt—there were quite a few surprises along the way.

Coroner IDs Philippe Lannelongue, 58; accidental drowning ruled after multi-agency search on Lake Pontchartrain.

The waters are getting a bit murky in Shreveport after a local man’s questionable boat sales come to light. Let’s break down what led to his arrest.

As the air cools with September’s arrival, hunters aren’t only after doves—there’s a whole other game in town that might surprise you.

Imagine wandering the night with a flashlight in one hand and a newfound sense of safety in the other. Frog hunting regulations are changing, and it’s intriguing.

With the state issuing more black bear permits this year, Louisiana hunters are excited about the bear hunting lottery that will open soon.

No bowhunting education required here, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider it. Louisiana’s new online course is a game changer for hunters.

Recent cases of a troubling deer disease in Louisiana have wildlife officials on high alert, sparking changes that affect hunters and the deer they love.

Once a rare sight, wild turkeys have made quite the comeback in Louisiana. It's a success story that keeps giving, especially come hunting season.

As summer heats up, our waters are facing a silent threat. Let’s talk about what that means for our local fish populations.

A federal grand jury has indicted former Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet on multiple charges, including conspiracy and wire fraud, related to a kickback scheme involving online education contracts.