Hunters may validate deer by utilizing text-to-tag tagging through the LDWF web portal or the LDWF web portal via LA Wallet or by calling the toll-free validation number: 225-267-9998.

To see exact opening dates in all areas, go to the LDWF Seasons and Regulations page. Deer hunters are required to have a basic hunting license and deer license, or an equivalent combination.

LDWF biologists and managers cannot make accurate determinations on hunting success and deer population parameters. Prior to hunting deer, all deer hunters, regardless of age or license status ...

According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ... Prior to hunting deer, all deer hunters, regardless of age or license status, must obtain deer tags and have tags in possession ...

Neither hunter was wearing the required hunter’s orange or possessed deer tags, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The incident occurred Dec. 23 around 5 p.m. in ...

A reminder for deer hunters to carry those LDWF-issued deer tags with you on your hunt. If you’ve waited for the prime rut to begin in the eastern and southeastern parishes, or taking time ...