Two large alligators were filmed in a Metairie canal near West Esplanade and Severn Avenue. State wildlife officials say enjoy sightings from a safe distance.

TxDOT has put up wildlife‑crossing signs on Galveston Island after researchers revealed a local coyote population carrying red‑wolf DNA — animals that could matter for recovery.

A city commission reduced a NORD employee’s suspension to five days and ordered backpay, raising fresh questions about staffing, inspections and safety at neighborhood playgrounds.

The Texas horned lizard hasn't been reliably recorded in Louisiana for decades. State documents, historical records and Texas recovery work explain why.

The Samuel Barton Stewart III Memorial Foundation is donating to convert City Park’s maintenance corral into the S. Barton Stewart III Center, supporting City Park 2050.

Barataria Preserve's visitor center and most trails will close Feb. 2 for phased boardwalk and facility repairs after Hurricane Ida damage.

St. Charles Parish invites residents and visitors to enjoy its outdoor activities and share experiences using #MySCPHome, highlighting its serene landscapes.

Louisiana's LDWF has announced the closure of oyster harvesting in parts of Drum Bay and Shell Point Reef due to a "localized mortality event" and overharvesting, affecting 1,843 acres.

Louisiana agents cited three men for multiple fish and wildlife violations at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA, including exceeding shrimp limits and illegal fishing methods.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation is auctioning a black bear hunting trip to fund conservation efforts, despite potential ethical concerns.

Louisiana LDWF hosts women's fishing workshops aimed at teaching skills like fish handling and equipment preparation, with limited spots for participants.

LDWF begins a controlled drawdown in Russell Sage WMA to combat invasive giant cutgrass and improve habitat for wintering waterfowl, urging boaters to be cautious.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will close the spring inshore shrimp season by June 30; the decision aims to protect juvenile shrimp populations and ensure sustainable shrimping.