louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently received a complaint call about a "large wolf like animal" being walked in front of a local elementary school.

The state has more than tripled the number of recreational boating fatalities compared to this same time last year.

Fishermen are asked to be on the lookout for fish kills in Louisiana marshes over the next several weeks.

According to reports, a 50-year-old man's body was recovered from the Old Courtableau waterway on January 18, 2021. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are continuing their investigation, but they do understand that this incident developed after the man's kayak capsized.

The money will fund Louisiana's bounty program to help quell the nutria population and protect the state's wetlands.

Fishing and boating are prohibited in the refuge at this time while storm cleanup continues.

If convicted the men could face fines of up to $3,000 and one year in jail.

Here's a great way to introduce young or new hunters to one of Louisiana's most abundant game animals.

The national day to celebrate hunting and fishing won't be observed in Louisiana this September out of concerns over COVID-19 mitigation.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries made the announcement that they will resume in-person hunter education classes and field days this month.