UPDATE: The bill was amended to maintain LDWF’s ability to properly assess permit applications. It was also amended to include the Tangipahoa RIver. Thanks for your calls and emails to […]
UPDATE: On Friday, June 2, 2017, the Louisiana House of Representatives voted to pass the 2017 Coastal Master Plan. The plan will now replace the 2012 plan and can now
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Resolution No. 1A, 2016: Review of the Triploid Restriction on Grass Carp. LWF requests that the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries review its ban on the use of diploid
Recently, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted regulations on handling cervid carcasses as a preventive measure to hopefully halt the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) into Louisiana. Currently
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On April 4th, Governor John Bel Edwards issued Executive Order No 2016-09, directing all state agencies to operate in a manner consistent with the Coastal Master Plan. The Governor cited
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) adopted notices of intent for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 hunting seasons, 2016-17 general and Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) hunting seasons and rules and
The Coastal Preservation and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2017 has been published and is currently in the public commentary phase. The Plan is available for review
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Public Meetings Announcement The Coastal Protection Restoration Authority (CPRA) will be holding public hearings to discuss and receive comments on their Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Plan Integrated Ecosystem Restoration and Hurricane
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