There are other small bills with big problems that will could outdoors groups busy in Baton Rouge over the next few months. It's just one of the hazards of loving the outdoors. Prohibits the taking of freshwater gamefish by bow and arrow. Provides no license requirements for recreational use of crawfish nets, crab traps, crab lines, dip nets or minnow traps. Increases fines on most migratory bird law violations and dedicates 50 percent of revenue to salaries and benefits of state game wardens.
Increases creel limits on catfish.
Prohibits taking of freshwater game with bow. Sets recreational blue crab limits at 144 daily and possession. Repeals law requiring loss of mullet fishing permits upon conviction of any violation. Allows all native-born Louisianians to qualify for resident licenses. Removes prohibition against fishing mullet at night.