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Explore how Louisiana's 2024-25 deer season could shape up, with insights on weather, habitat, and challenges like CWD and feral hogs.

Louisiana duck hunters who have been patiently waiting for the season to begin won't have too much longer to wait.

Six Louisiana men are facing charges of hunting contest fraud and could be facing jail time if convicted for alleged cheating in two wild hog hunting contests.

The New Orleans Police Department has recently released a statement asking the public to help them locate a missing alligator.

Louisiana State Police have arrested an Evangeline Parish man in connection with a harrowing incident that led to a LDWF agent's gun going off.

Right now the limit is three. If approved, fishermen will be allowed to take four.

Black bears are all over the state of Louisiana, but when one is spotted close to home it just means more.

About 17 Louisiana Wildlife Agents went to assist at New Orleans Mardi Gras and captured a gigantic 14.5 foot snake and other illegal animals in two days.

In 2018 the CDC issued a warning to Louisiana hunters about "Zombie Deer". Now, the Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is reporting a total of 19 deer afflicted with chronic wasting disease.

Louisiana's black bear populations have recovered so well that the Department of Wildlife is proposing a limited hunting season. Here's when that will happen.

I've got to quote my old bald headed Uncle from Grand Cane on this one; "Well, that's about as clear as mud."

Two people were injured in a horrible boat crash along the Tickfaw River this past weekend.

A Louisiana nutria rat captured the hearts of thousands earlier this week but now the family of the motherless rodent is wiping away tears over their beloved pet being taken away.

Urinating in feed and shooting up someone's deer stand lands one person in jail and two others cited for harassment.

A LDWF agent in the area witnessed the man entering his home with a rifle at the time of the shooting. Now residents want justice.

LDWF officials are proud to have lakes that they manage on the list and encourage everyone to grab a pole and go fishing! Here's the list.

Several Louisiana state agencies have heard you and they want to make the process of registering your boat and trailer a lot easier.

These changes are set to go in place on June 1, 2022. Here's what you need to know.

Is there a limit on flounder? Is there a season for flounder? The answers: "Yes" and "there will be, soon". To find out about the proposed season, CLICK HERE

A social media post is claiming that the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is requiring proof of vaccination for license renewal.