louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries

Residents in St. Mary Parish especially are reporting more frequent encounters with the animals than ever before.

Bear activity could be on the increase for two Acadiana parishes. The rest of us should probably know what to do in the event of a bear encounter as well.

The two hundred pound buck was estimated to be worth over $15,000.00

Almost every tree stand accident can be prevented with a quick safety inspection and a little common sense.

Should you encounter a wild animal in your neighborhood there are steps you need to take for your own safety and the safety of the animal.

With the Department of Wildlife website renewing your fishing license can be done online or even on your phone.

The Wildlife Management Area will close just hours before the gates on the Morganza Spillway are opened.

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

Dates have been announced for Louisiana's 2019 red snapper recreational fishing season.

It might seem inhumane but leaving those tiny birds alone and letting nature take its course is what's best for the orphaned or distressed creatures.

Nautical tourism is a growing trend and New Iberia plans to ride the wave with a grant to build five new boat slips downtown.

A couple of Texas anglers had a great day on the water but it turned bad really quickly on shore.

A cell phone, a box, and wanting to save an animal are the first things you need for what, I hope, are a successful bird rescue.

Louisiana sportsmen can still keep a few extra dollars in their pockets, at least for now as the legislature considers a different approach for funding LDWF.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will suspend retail sales of hunting and fishing licenses today. They will be available online only after February 1.

As we get deeper into hunting season authorities are reminding hunters about their responsibility when it comes to carrying weapons in a vehicle.

Dove hunters this is your reminder that there are changes in the rules for this fall and winter hunting season.

Lane Thibodeaux also faces charges amid allegations he threatened people who reported him.

This fish came a long way just to wind up caught by a Louisiana fisherman.

This has got to be one of the most confusing Red Snapper seasons ever. The good news, you can fish this weekend.