louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries

Lottery applications are now open for residents who want to hunt alligators on Louisiana public lands.

Anglers will be limited to two fish per day and each catch must be at least 16 inches long or longer.

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.

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

Hunters hoping for alligator tags and a chance to hunt the reptiles this season will need to apply by the end of the month.

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.

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.