Telemetry Tagging Project Aims to Solve Grass Carp Mystery
Everyone knows that an abundance of food is an effective way to keep animals around. After all, a bowl of cat food on your porch ... Read More
Management Articles
LDWF’s Stock Assessment Team Keeps Your Favorite Fishery Going
Managing our aquatic natural resources in a way that keeps our state’s fisheries vibrant into the future is a big part of our department. But ... Read More
Improvements to False River Continue With Sportfish Spawning Beds
LDWF and the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury have joined forces in a project to take another step toward revitalizing sportfishing on False River. In November, ... Read More
Independence Island Artificial Reef Expansion Underway
In an effort to improve the habitat for recreational species like redfish and trout, among other aquatic organisms, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ... Read More
Volunteers Wanted for Fall Tagging Event
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries welcomes volunteers to sign up for our annual fall acoustic telemetry tagging event. The event will take place ... Read More
Survey Says: It’s Time for State-Based Management of Red Snapper
The people have spoken, and their message is loud and clear. It’s time for state-based management of the red snapper fishery in Louisiana. We recently ... Read More
How LDWF Fishery Sampling Efforts Impact Stock Assessments, Recommendations
Many fishermen often wonder how the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries comes up with our recommendations for fishery management decisions. After all, it’s our ... Read More
LDWF Applauds Council for Amendment 28, Will Continue Fighting for Fairness
We at LDWF strongly feel that you should always follow the latest and greatest science when you make decisions about managing fisheries. With that in ... Read More
