Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Night hunting case in St. Landry Parish leads to 12 arrests in largescale deer investigation

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited 12 subjects during the months of January and February for alleged illegal deer hunting activity in St. Landry Parish.

Best practice when encountering injured or orphaned wildlife is to leave it alone, undisturbed, LDWF advises

The best thing to do when encountering injured or orphaned wildlife is to leave it alone and undisturbed advises the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Each year LDWF receives calls from concerned citizens who have found what they believe to be orphaned or abandoned mammals.

LDWF stresses safety after 3 recent boating fatalities

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division is encouraging all boaters to practice safe boating while enjoying the waterways of Louisiana. This notice comes after three people have died in boating accidents in 2021.

Port Barre kayker who died identified

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a boating fatality that occurred in St. Landry Parish on Jan. 18. The body of Thomas Godeaux, 50, of Port Barre, was recovered from the Old Courtableau waterway around 3:40 p.m. Monday.

Wildlife & Fisheries graduates law enforcement cadets

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Law Enforcement Academy on Tuesday graduated its 33rd class of cadets into the ranks of LDWF Enforcement Division agents at a ceremony in Baton Rouge.

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.

Whooping crane chicks surviving

At least three whooping crane chicks hatched in Louisiana this spring remain alive, including one that is nearing fledging, the stage when it is able to fly.

2020 – 2021 fishing licenses available

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds anglers that if you purchase your fishing license now, it will be good until June 30, 2021. That’s nearly 13 months. Current licenses will not expire until June 30,.

Fisheries affected by year’s flooding

The lingering effects of the 2019 record floodwaters on Louisiana’s aquatic life continue to be measured by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The Mississippi River remained above flood stage for a historic length of time, with records dating back to 1900.

Volunteers sought to monitor bat colonies

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is conducting bat colony monitoring in the state in an effort to survey for white-nose syndrome, a disease caused by a fungus that is responsible for more than 6 million bat deaths in the United States.