louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries

Dignitaries officially cut the ribbon on a brand new I-10 attraction yesterday. Louisiana families will be able to get a sneak peak this weekend.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has extended several hunting seasons after the recent winter storm stopped activities across the state.

Louisiana duck hunters who have been patiently waiting for the season to begin won't have too much longer to wait.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking for trappers and hunters to help them with their Coastwide Nutria Control program.

These lottery hunts are for LDWF Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) for the 2024-2025 hunting season.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced a drawdown scheduled for False River to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Six Louisiana men are facing charges of hunting contest fraud and could be facing jail time if convicted for alleged cheating in two wild hog hunting contests.

Louisiana State Police have arrested an Evangeline Parish man in connection with a harrowing incident that led to a LDWF agent's gun going off.

Over the Mardi Gras weekend, "Saffron" the pet possum was confiscated from his owner by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in the French Quarter.

About 17 Louisiana Wildlife Agents went to assist at New Orleans Mardi Gras and captured a gigantic 14.5 foot snake and other illegal animals in two days.

In 2018 the CDC issued a warning to Louisiana hunters about "Zombie Deer". Now, the Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is reporting a total of 19 deer afflicted with chronic wasting disease.

These changes are set to go in place on June 1, 2022. Here's what you need to know.

Anglers will be limited to two fish per day and each catch must be at least 16 inches long or longer.

If convicted the men could face fines of up to $3,000 and one year in jail.

These snake-like fish are poised to pose major problems for Louisiana fishermen.