Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Four people were injured after three boats collided on the Amite River. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is investigating the crash, as reported by the Associated Press State Outlets (APSO).

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that over a dozen boaters were cited for DWI during increased patrols over the Fourth of July weekend.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents are increasing patrols during the Fourth of July weekend to enforce boating laws and promote life jacket use. The focus is on addressing impaired boating and ensuring water safety for residents enjoying the holiday.

Louisiana temporarily increases red snapper catch limits from four to five fish per person per day for the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary. Size restrictions remain in place, and the change is managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Louisiana temporarily increased the red snapper daily catch limit from four to five fish per person for the Fourth of July weekend to encourage outdoor celebration of the U.S. 250th anniversary. The adjustment applies to state coastal waters, with size restrictions requiring fish to be at least 16 inches. Louisiana manages its own red snapper fishing since 2019, with this year's recreational catch limit set at 882,000 pounds.

Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed a bill to designate Atlantic tarpon as a saltwater game fish in Louisiana, despite unanimous legislative support and advocacy by wildlife groups. The bill aimed to enable regulations for conservation, but Landry argued it would create unnecessary restrictions without conservation benefits.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, along with Louisiana State Police and local first responders, rescued 74 people and six pets from floodwaters in Avoyelles Parish caused by Tropical Storm Arthur. Agents used trucks, boats, and specialized equipment to reach residents and ensure their safety.

A shuttle driver in Louisiana saved a child and two women trapped in rip currents near Caminada Pass. Jordan Matthew, a shuttle service operator, rescued the three individuals, none of whom could swim, by bringing the child to safety first and then guiding the women to shore.

A shuttle driver in Louisiana saved a young boy and two women trapped in rip currents near Caminada Pass. Jordan Matthew rescued the individuals one by one, pulling the second woman to shore as officials warned about deceptive tidal currents in the area.

Jordan Matthew, a shuttle driver in Louisiana, rescued a child and two women trapped in dangerous rip currents near Caminada Pass. The victims, who couldn't swim, were saved after Matthew entered the water to bring them to safety one by one. Officials warned that the area's waters often appear calm but have strong tidal currents.

Louisiana lawmakers approved new privacy laws for hunters and fishers, exempting personal information related to hunting lotteries, fishing permits, and wildlife GPS data from public records. The laws, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, take effect August 1 and aim to protect sensitive data while expanding hunting opportunities for non-residents.

Louisiana wildlife regulators approved a new plan to manage chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer, easing restrictions on baiting for hunters within designated disease management zones. The policy change follows legislation by state lawmakers requiring adjustments to CWD prevention measures, with updated zones now covering parts of Catahoula, Concordia, Ouachita, and Tensas parishes.