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Alligator Hunters in St Martin and St Mary Parish learned the hard way the Louisiana Department of Wildlife Officials don't play when it comes to protecting the Sportsman's Paradise.

Teal season opens this Saturday in Louisiana, and if you've been itching to get out on the water, here's what you need to know before you go.

Louisiana's opening dove season weekend brought 141 citations for hunting violations, with baiting over birds being the most common offense.

Seeing a lone fawn doesn't mean it needs rescuing. Wildlife experts say hands off is the kindest thing you can do.

As spring fishing approaches, Lake Claiborne is the place to be. An upcoming meeting promises to shine a light on the lake's future and its fish populations.

Picture this: a bustling Bourbon Street morning takes an unexpected turn with a man and a live alligator. What could possibly go wrong?

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested a New Roads man carrying a live alligator down Bourbon Street on Valentine's Day. Eurell Johnson, 25, faces felony firearm charges.

A routine duck hunt turned into a serious story of violations and consequences for two young hunters in Louisiana—let's break it down.

Ascension Parish hunter faces $2,400 restitution after taking 5 illegal bucks. Kyle Barksdale cited for exceeding Louisiana deer limits, failing to tag harvests during 2025-26 season.

Wildlife agencies are offering $6,000 for tips about who shot a bald eagle in Erath. The bird died from a gunshot wound on December 5, 2025.

Louisiana wildlife agents cited a Des Allemands man for commercial fishing violations on Bayou Des Allemands, seizing 236 pounds of illegally harvested catfish.

In the heart of winter's fury, local heroes stepped up once more, rescuing stranded hunters from a perilous situation on the Red River.