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A local hunting guide faces serious charges after wildlife agents allege he had hunters shoot ducks that weren't legal to take.

Louisiana's opening a special nine-day duck season this October, but there's a catch: you can only hunt one specific species.

Alligator Hunters in St Martin and St Mary Parish learned the hard way the Louisiana Department of Wildlife Officials don't play when it comes to protecting the Sportsman's Paradise.

South Louisiana's beloved fishing and crabbing spot goes on a restricted operating schedule beginning Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Three Louisiana hunters are now facing charges in two states after a turkey hunting trip turned into a multistate wildlife investigation.

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

Big changes are coming to fishing in the Atchafalaya Basin—get ready for a new limit that could change your next trip to the water.

There are a lot of things that can get you arrested on Bourbon Street, Carrying a machine gun while smoking pot would be two of those things.

As the sun sets over Louisiana's fields, a routine patrol uncovers a troubling tale of illegal hunting and its consequences.

Caught in the act: a night on the levee turns into a costly mistake for one Louisiana hunter. The details are as gripping as they are cautionary.

Louisiana Wildlife agents charge two hunters with illegal deer hunting activity, one hunter was cited for using illegal methods to harvest four different animals.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife agents have cited two South Louisiana hunters with illegal night hunting. The pair is facing thousands of dollars in fines and possible jail time.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife Agents working with St. Landry Parish deputies have cited two men for illegal hunting activities.

The federal government shutdown is now being felt by Louisiana sportsmen. Two Louisiana Wildlife Management Areas have been closed. It is possible that more closures could occur.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife agents uncover more than shrimp during the search of a shrimping vessel in Iberia Parish.

Louisiana hunters can now start planning their fall hunts and trips to the camp. The new seasons and regulations have been revealed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife.

Boating and bottles don't mix. Louisiana Wildlife Agents arrest 19 people for DWI while boating over the July 4th weekend.

A hunting incident involving a large silhouette and shot in the dark has landed a Louisiana man in trouble with the Department of Wildlife.

Expect a lot of extra anglers on Louisiana waters and waterways this weekend. And no, you won't need a fishing license to join in the fun.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife is asking your to be their eyes and ears as they investigate a potentially serious situation on our state's waterways.