Outdoor

LDWF buildings reopen statewide on May 18

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be opening its offices in phases beginning Friday, May 15, at its headquarters in Baton Rouge and across the state on Monday, May 18.

LDWF Hunter, Boater Education Classes canceled

LDWF Hunter, Boater Education Classes for May Canceled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic All Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) hunter and in-person boater education classes in May have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

LWF Commission Sets 2020 Recreational Red Snapper Season

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.

Spring Squirrel Season Opens May 2

Spring squirrel hunting season begins Saturday in Louisiana and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds hunters to use social distancing practices due to the coronavirus pandemic. Spring squirrel season runs from May 2-24.

LDWF Father/Child FUN Camp Canceled Due to Pandemic

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ (LDWF) Father/Child FUN (Families Understanding Nature) Camp scheduled for May 1-3 at the Woodworth Outdoor Education Center has been canceled.

LDWF Advises Public to Leave Wildlife and Birds Alone

LDWF Advises Public to Leave Suspected Injured or Orphaned Wildlife and Birds Alone With families spending more time at home and out and about in their neighborhoods due to the coronavirus pandemic, they may notice the abundance of wildlife and birds with which Louisiana is blessed.

LDWF to Hold Hearing on Hunting Season via webinar

LDWF to Hold Public Hearing on Hunting Season Rules and Regulations Amendments on April 20 at 10 a.

LDWF’s Photo Contest A Good Opportunity Amid Pandemic

BATON ROUGE - With school out, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF has a way to help kids unleash their creativity, the Louisiana Natural and Scenic Rivers System photo contest.

Louisiana Wildlife Management Areas remain open

BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds the public that Wildlife Management Areas, refuges and shooting ranges remain open. Visitors, however, must practice social distancing measures and have no group larger than 10 people due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Public Restrooms at All LDWF Facilities Closed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

All public restrooms at Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) facilities are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, LDWF announced Wednesday (April 8). Included in the closure are restroom facilities at LDWF Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), refuges and shooting ranges.