Louisiana native Bowfin. LDWF warns that the Northern Snakehead threatens our native species by outcompeting and preying on them, potentially devastating both recreational and commercial fisheries.
LDWF said if you think you have caught a Northern Snakehead you should take a side-view photo of the fish, kill it and report its exact location to their Aquatic Invasive Species Hotline at 225-765-3977 if possible.
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) -- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries had an important message for anglers who find themselves hooking this non-native invasive species of fish. The Northern Snakehead is a highly predatory fish that closely resembles the Louisiana native Bowfin. LDWF warns that the Northern Snakehead threatens…
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Calling all of the women of Louisiana. Are you interested in learning how to fish and all the other necessities for fishing? The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is hosting a women's fishing 101 workshop. Applications are now open for the department's…
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Calling all of the women of Louisiana. Are you interested in learning how to fish and all the other necessities for fishing? The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is hosting a women's fishing 101 workshop. Applications are now open for the department's…