Outdoor

Fall discounts offered at state parks for overnight stays

Louisiana State Parks are offering multiple discounts on overnight stays to encourage outdoor travel in the cooler months. Many campers say the mild Louisiana winter is their favorite time of year to hike the trails or fish when bass are biting, but the mosquitos are not.

LDWF urges public to be mindful of displaced wildlife following Laura

In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, wildlife species will seek higher ground and be displaced into habitat with which they may not be familiar.

LDWF Urges Public to be Mindful of Displaced Wildlife Following Hurricane Laura

LDWF Urges Public to be Mindful of Displaced Wildlife Following Hurricane Laura In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, wildlife species will seek higher ground and be displaced into habitat with which they may not be familiar.

Rayne man sentenced for killing, transporting whooping crane

Kaenon A. Constantin, 28, was sentenced on July 30 to five years of probation for killing and transporting a federally protected and endangered whooping crane, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney David Joseph.

Agents cite 2 St. Landry Parish residents for deer violations

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited two St Landry Parish residents on July 20 for alleged deer hunting violations. Agents cited Michael R. Alleman, 19, and Mikayla A.

New fishing piers, docks open at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge

(July 8) — Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge has long been a fishing hotbed for the public in southwest Louisiana and Cameron Parish.

CHICOT STATE PARK TO REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC TODAY

BATON ROUGE - Lt. Gov, Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of State Parks announce the reopening of Chicot State Park in Ville Platte to the public. The south campground and cabins are available for reservations, effective immediately for stays beginning today.

LDWF Participating in Safe Boating Week from May 16-22

LDWF Participating in Safe Boating Week from May 16-22 The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 16-22, which signifies the beginning of the spring and summer boating season.

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.