boating

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

Louisiana Department of Wildlife authorities are investigating a fatal boating crash over the weekend in which alcohol was likely involved.

Y'all be careful out on the beautiful waterways of Louisiana

All three boaters were rescued just as strong storms were approaching the area on Friday afternoon.

Efforts to socially distance on the water have created more crashes on Louisiana's waterways during the coronavirus pandemic.

There were no other injuries reported in the crash that occurred on Avery Canal over the weekend.

According to Facebook user Don Meaux, a local boater is missing in Vermilion Bay.
Meaux's post features a story from The Advocate, which indicates that the missing boater was in a 17-foot Boston Whaler rigged with a trawl.
Several agencies are assisting in the search, including St...

Two men were killed Thursday (Sept. 5th) afternoon in a boating accident on the Amite River...

The waters have receded to the point where recreational boaters may once again have use of the public waterways.

Here are a few reminders from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for you and your family

Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents are patrolling the state's waterways looking for impaired boaters and proper safety equipment.

Officials say many of these areas and public boat launches won't reopen until the water level recedes.