Animals

Louisiana dove hunting season opens Saturday, September 5, 2026. North and South zones have different dates. Hunters 18 and older need a license and HIP certification.

Seeing a lone fawn doesn't mean it needs rescuing. Wildlife experts say hands off is the kindest thing you can do.

Imagine a pet that looks like a lovable cartoon character but needs careful attention to thrive.

Louisiana averages over 2,000 animal/vehicle crashes every year. Here are the animals you're most likely to encounter while driving.

Louisiana's recreational alligator hunting lottery opens August 20 and runs through August 30. Up to 5,000 hunters may receive two tags per zone for the October 1–31 season.

Two Denham Springs residents are facing felony charges following an ongoing animal abuse investigation, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office.

LDWF is issuing 42 black bear hunting permits through a lottery for the December 5–20, 2026 hunt. Applications are open through August 28. A $50 non-refundable fee applies.

Baton Rouge's first cat café is opening this fall alongside a new Cat Haven adoption center featuring room for 125 cats, coffee, and opportunities to adopt.

A Covington, Louisiana woman pleaded guilty after Homeland Security agents in New Orleans uncovered her role in a disturbing online monkey torture network.

The Broussard Fire Department is hosting Ember's 7th Birthday Party and City-Wide Water War at Arceneaux Park on July 25, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a water gun.

The Lafayette Animal Shelter is offering free dog and cat adoptions through July 26 during the nationwide Empty the Shelters campaign.

Water snakes are especially common around lakes, but it's also possible to encounter venomous species like cottonmouths in certain areas.

A Louisiana man's choice to share a disturbing act online has led to serious legal repercussions.

Authorities say the husband and wife now face a combined total of 83 charges related to bestiality and animal cruelty following a months-long investigation.

One family from Plaucheville, Louisiana has put out an urgent message on Facebook showing video of their entire deer herd escaping the flood as they try to get to higher ground.

A viral video making the rounds on social media shows a large alligator cruising through floodwaters in a neighborhood in Luling, Louisiana.

While not every exotic animal is legal to own, Louisiana residents may be surprised to learn that several uncommon creatures can legally be kept as pets.

A Louisiana animal facility is back in the spotlight after report details years of escaped animals, federal violations, safety concerns, and management turmoil.

The Cajun asthma dog, almost always a chihuahua, is said to be able to take away asthma or breathing problems from a child suffering from these ailments.

A remarkable surge in turkey harvests has hunters buzzing this season. It seems the adjustments made in 2018 are really paying off.