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Explore how Louisiana's 2024-25 deer season could shape up, with insights on weather, habitat, and challenges like CWD and feral hogs.

An Arkansas man is accused of illegally killing 15-point buck and then entering that same deer in a Big Buck Contest in Louisiana.

While opening weekend of dove season in Louisiana has come and gone for some, many still await their court date to put that weekend behind them.

Those passionate about hunting and teaching will be afforded the opportunity to become certified volunteer instructors for LDWF.

Six Louisiana men are facing charges of hunting contest fraud and could be facing jail time if convicted for alleged cheating in two wild hog hunting contests.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has arrested six subjects for their roles in allegedly committing fraud in hog hunting contests

The New Orleans Police Department has recently released a statement asking the public to help them locate a missing alligator.

Right now the limit is three. If approved, fishermen will be allowed to take four.

In 2018 the CDC issued a warning to Louisiana hunters about "Zombie Deer". Now, the Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is reporting a total of 19 deer afflicted with chronic wasting disease.

About 17 Louisiana Wildlife Agents went to assist at New Orleans Mardi Gras and captured a gigantic 14.5 foot snake and other illegal animals in two days.

Over the last few years Louisiana's huge population of hunters and fishermen have gone through a number of changes in regards to hunting and fishing licenses.

Louisiana's black bear populations have recovered so well that the Department of Wildlife is proposing a limited hunting season. Here's when that will happen.