A Louisiana man was cited for illegal shrimping and could face fines and jail time after being caught with 544 pounds of shrimp during a closed season.

LDWF Secretary Bosworth represented Louisiana at the MABA Commission kickoff in D.C., discussing environmental policy with federal and nonprofit leaders.

Louisiana youth won top honors at the 2025 Youth Hunter Education Challenge National Championship in Arkansas with notable performances in individual and team events.

Louisiana fishers have reached 62.4% of their Red Snapper quota, landing 558,130 pounds by July 20. The season allows daily fishing with size and permit regulations, and sustainable practices like using descending devices are promoted.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will discuss wildlife and marine resource topics, hypoxia action, waterfowl regulations, and CWD control at their August 7 meeting.

LDWF found no violations during a menhaden fishing compliance check in Terrebonne Parish, despite public concerns. They confirmed boats were legally outside the buffer zone.

LDWF offers an 80% discount on combo hunting and fishing licenses to honorably discharged military veterans in Louisiana, effective August 1, as part of Act 321.

Guatemalan citizen Ruben Urizar-Beteta pleaded guilty to re-entering the U.S. illegally after deportation and received 30 months probation and a fine.

Mexican national Luis A. Gama was sentenced to 12 months in prison with supervised release for illegally re-entering the U.S. after a previous removal.

New Orleans launches a community engagement survey to involve residents in the Fiscal Year 2026 budgeting process to improve transparency and civic involvement.

LDWF has set the fall inshore shrimp season to open on August 11, with staggered start times for different zones and measures in place to ensure sustainable shrimp populations and turtle safety.

GeauxPass is hosting customer service events to assist with the Belle Chasse Bridge tolling system on August 5 and 6 at the Plaquemines Parish Multipurpose Center.

LDWF partnered with LSP to offer boating patrol classes to enhance interagency collaboration and marine operation skills for Louisiana law enforcement.