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Turkey season opened statewide on Saturday, April 5, and LDWF game wardens were out and about checking hunters for things like licenses, tags, and hunting over baited areas.

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.

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

Fish kills are on the rise in Louisiana, here's why they happen and how you can help the Department of Wildlife investigate and manage them.

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.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife is hosting Louisiana's Free Fishing Weekend this weekend, Here's how you can join in the fun.

Urinating in feed and shooting up someone's deer stand lands one person in jail and two others cited for harassment.

South Louisiana was a hot spot for bad behavior in the outdoors over the past few weeks.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is doing everything it can to get you out to enjoy our Sportsman's Paradise.