Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries 2025 Black Bear Hunting Lottery pulls in 1,300 applications

By Joe Gallinaro

Louisiana Radio Network

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says it received 1,300 applications for the 2025 Black Bear Hunting Lottery. LDWF black bear biologist John Hanks says the 2024 hunt drew 973 applications. He says interest was higher this year, because more of the state is open to bear hunting during a two-week-long season in December.

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