Louisiana has long relied on science to guide how it manages its natural resources. From energy to agriculture to fisheries, ...

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has taken early steps to adjust a buffer zone that would allow commercial menhaden fishing closer to the state’s coastline, reigniting the industry’s ...

Louisiana is often called "Sportsman's Paradise," reflecting the state's reputation for abundant opportunities when it comes to hunting and fishing. With its diverse landscapes, such as coastal ...

LOUISIANA, USA — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is investigating widespread fish kills across the state following a recent period of extreme cold that caused water ...

In 2022, a menhaden fishing ship and its net boats spilled about a million fish off the Louisiana coast, leaving the floating mass to rot in the summer sun. A few months later, another spill blanketed ...

This article is brought to you by the Louisiana Commercial Fishing Coalition LLC. As Louisiana’s menhaden fishing industry prepares for the 2025 season, beginning Monday, April 21, fishermen, their ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A day with family and friends ended with a large catch by one fisherman from Thibodaux. Lee Grafton said he caught a 350.8-pound broadbill swordfish while fishing ...

The summer weather is getting hotter while the skies have been cloudy and stormy, and these weather conditions can trigger fish kills inland and near shores. Fish kills may seem ominous when you first ...