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LDWF: Be mindful of displaced wildlife

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 13, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, wildlife species will seek higher ground and be displaced into habitat with which they may not be familiar.
Boat ramp opened on Acadiana Conservation Corridor Wildlife Management Area. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

Boat ramp opened on Acadiana Conservation Corridor Wildlife Management Area. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

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New boat ramp on Acadiana Conservation Corridor WMA

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 13, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has opened a new boat ramp on Louisiana Highway 29 on the west side of I-49 at the Acadiana Conservation Corridor Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
The Gueydan Duck Festival is proud to host the 54th Annual Louisiana State Duck and Goose Calling Contest. The contest will be held today at the Gueydan Civic Center in Gueydan. The contest is sanctioned by the World Duck Calling Contest Committee of Stuttgart, Arkansas, and conducted under the auspices of the Gueydan Duck Festival Association.

The Gueydan Duck Festival is proud to host the 54th Annual Louisiana State Duck and Goose Calling Contest. The contest will be held today at the Gueydan Civic Center in Gueydan. The contest is sanctioned by the World Duck Calling Contest Committee of Stuttgart, Arkansas, and conducted under the auspices of the Gueydan Duck Festival Association.

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Louisiana State Duck/Goose Calling Contest is held Sunday

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, August 23, 2024
The Gueydan Duck Festival is proud to host the 54th Annual Louisiana State Duck and Goose Calling Contest. The contest will be held Sunday at the Gueydan Civic Center in Gueydan.

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Boat ramp closes at Acadiana Conservation Corridor

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has closed the boat ramp on La. 29 on the west side of I-49 at the Acadiana Conservation Corridor Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for construction of a new boat ramp. It will be closed for approximately two weeks.

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LDWF schedules drawdown for Henderson Lake

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Continuing their long-standing collaboration to enhance the overall health of Henderson Lake, and based on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recommendations, the St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St.
Fish stocking operation. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

Fish stocking operation. (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries photo)

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LSUE’s Haythem Abraham called to Palestine’s U20 World Cup qualifying camp

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, July 26, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) hatcheries produced and stocked approximately 4.2 million freshwater sportfish into 50 waterbodies statewide during the spring 2024 stocking season. The stocked fish primarily consisted of Florida Bass (4.

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2 from Opelousas die in boating incident

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Search and rescue teams with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Sabine Parish Fire District responded to a fatal boating incident in Sabine Parish on May 28.

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Spring squirrel hunting season begins Sunday

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Sunday in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 26, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) said. Squirrel hunting is the perfect gateway for hunting and a great introduction for youth into the sport.

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Lights out urged for spring bird migration

Rebecca Chaisson
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) is calling upon residents and businesses throughout the state to join others in turning off bright or excess lighting from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. through May 31 to help protect the billions of migratory birds that fly through Louisiana at night during this period.