louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries

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.

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.

Louisiana outdoor enthusiasts will need to mark September 23rd calendar for a series of special events around the state.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife has been listening to your suggestions and they've made some major upgrades in regards to your hunting and fishing licenses.

LDWF agents cited the two Evangeline Parish men for the alleged fishing violations in Rapides Parish on June 9.

There are several videos and pictures that have been posted online from the weekend, when the fish kill was first spotted at the Freeport beach, leading some to be concerned.

Beginning this year and extending through 2025, Louisiana will only be divided into two separate zones.

Soon, it may be a little more expensive to hunt and fish in Louisiana.