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LA Rev Stat § 56:127 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§127. Confiscation of illegal traps or snares and quadrupeds taken thereby

RS 127 - Confiscation of illegal traps or snares and quadrupeds taken thereby  Every officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this Sub-part shall immediately confiscate and hold for evidence any trap, snare, explosive, gun, or other material evidence found by him placed or set contrary to the provisions of this Sub-part, and confiscate and hold for evidence all quadrupeds, the pelts, skins, and parts thereof found by him to have been taken or possessed contrary to the provisions of this Sub-part, and hold the same subject to disposition by general or special order of the director.  Amended by Acts 1974, No. 717, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:128 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§128. Falconry

RS 128 - Falconry  Rules, regulations, and issuance of permits affecting the sport of falconry within the state shall be as designated and administered by the department and shall at least conform to the minimum federal falconry standards as prescribed by the United States Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. A current basic hunting license or permit shall be required to practice the sport of falconry. No falconry permit shall be issued to any applicant under sixteen years of age.  Acts 1992, No. 966, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:129 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§129. §§129 to 135 Repealed by Acts 1958, No. 133, §2

RS 129 - §§129 to 135 Repealed by Acts 1958, No. 133, §2
LA Rev Stat § 56:136 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§136. Jurisdiction where offense committed in river between two parishes or in Gulf of Mexico

RS 136 - Jurisdiction where offense committed in river between two parishes or in Gulf of Mexico  If any offense is alleged to have been committed in a river dividing two parishes, any court in either parish has territorial jurisdiction if otherwise competent as herein provided; if committed in any lake, bay, inlet, or other body of water bound by more than one parish, any court in any parish bordering on such waters has territorial jurisdiction if otherwise competent as herein provided.  If any offense is alleged to have been committed in the Gulf of Mexico within the waters of the state, any court in any parish bordering on the Gulf has territorial jurisdiction if otherwise competent as provided herein.
LA Rev Stat § 56:137 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§137. §§137, 138 Repealed by Acts 1958, No. 133, §2

RS 137 - §§137, 138 Repealed by Acts 1958, No. 133, §2
LA Rev Stat § 56:139 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§139. Criminal penalty

RS 139 - Criminal penalty  A. Whoever violates any of the provisions of this Subpart, where no fine or imprisonment has been otherwise specifically provided, shall be guilty of a class one violation. For the third offense, the license under which said violation occurred shall be revoked and shall not be reinstated at any time during the period for which it has been issued and for one year thereafter. The jail sentences herein provided shall be mandatory except for the first and second offenses, which shall be at the discretion of the court, and no sentence or fine shall be suspended for any cause or reason whatever, nor shall any diminution of any sentence be granted or allowed for good behavior or otherwise.  B. Upon conviction for any offense for which a penalty is provided by Subsection (A) hereof or by any other provision of this Subpart, and in addition to such penalty, the court may suspend or revoke the offender's hunting and/or fishing license and any or all privileges to hunt or to fish in this state that may be granted under any law or color of law whenever, in the judgment of the court, the circumstances warrant suspension or revocation, and in such case the suspension or revocation shall be for a period not to exceed the period for which the license was issued plus one year thereafter.  Amended by Acts 1958, No. 133, §1; Acts 1970, No. 339, §1; Acts 1993, No. 188, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:140 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§140. Foxes; bobcats

RS 140 - Foxes; bobcats  A. It shall be unlawful to trap or kill foxes by use of any firearm or other weapon, device, or poison at any time, except that foxes may be included in the open season for taking nongame quadrupeds provided by R.S. 56:260. In such event foxes may be taken by any legal means unless otherwise restricted by law or regulation. B. It shall not be unlawful for any person to allow his dogs to run or chase foxes or bobcats at any time of the year, except on wildlife management areas and wildlife refuges and except from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset in any area of the state where a still hunting season for deer is in progress as established by rules and regulations of the commission, provided no such person shall take, trap, or kill any fox or bobcat by the use of firearm, or any other weapon, trap, or mechanical device in connection therewith. C. Violation of this Section constitutes a class two violation. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 344, §2; Acts 1978, No. 446, §2; Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 1992, No. 528, §1, eff. June 29, 1992; Acts 2003, No. 1248, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:141 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§141. Training of dogs during closed season; taking of certain pen-raised birds for the purposes of field trials and hunting dog training

RS 141 - Training of dogs during closed season; taking of certain pen-raised birds for the purposes of field trials and hunting dog training  A. It shall be legal for hunters, dog trainers, or dog handlers to train their dogs, any breed or species, during the closed season. During such training sessions, said trainer or handler may carry handguns and may discharge only blank ammunition, but cannot take or kill game quadrupeds or game birds of any type or kind, except raccoons. This Section shall not apply in any manner to raccoon hunters who may pursue their sport at any time, nor to persons taking pen-raised quail or pen-raised mallards under the provisions of Subsections B and C hereof.  B. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hereby empowered to authorize by permit the taking of pen-raised quail or pen-raised mallards during other than the open season for hunting for the purpose of field trials, upon application of any recognized field trial association. In order to obtain a permit to take pen-raised quail or pen-raised mallards as authorized by the provisions of this Subsection, applicants therefor must be recognized field trial associations. Applicants shall apply to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the permit and the department may then issue the permit subject to rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to protect the wildlife of the state.  C. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is hereby empowered to authorize by permit the taking of pen-raised quail or pen-raised mallards during other than the open season for hunting for the purpose of training hunting dogs. Applicants shall apply to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the permit and the department may then issue the permit subject to rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to protect the wildlife of the state.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 453, §1. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 307, §1; Acts 1977, No. 344, §3; Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 1981, No. 838, §1; Acts 1988, No. 615, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:142 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§142. Catahoula lake area; operation of mud boats for purpose of hunting or fishing prohibited

RS 142 - Catahoula lake area; operation of mud boats for purpose of hunting or fishing prohibited  A. The operation in the area of Catahoula Lake north and west of the Little River line of power-driven air boats for the purpose of fishing or hunting, and particularly for the hunting of wild geese and ducks, and for the purpose of constructing duck blinds on the Catahoula Lake is hereby prohibited.  B. Violation of the provisions of this Section constitutes a class two violation.  C. The Wildlife and Fisheries Commission or its agents shall enforce the provisions of this Section.  Added by Acts 1960, No. 292, §§1 to 3. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 837, §3; Acts 1993, No. 242, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:143 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§143. "Hunter orange" or "blaze pink" display by hunters with guns

RS 143 - "Hunter orange" or "blaze pink" display by hunters with guns  A. Any person hunting any wildlife during the open gun deer hunting season and possessing buckshot, slugs, a muzzleloader, or a centerfire rifle shall display on his head, chest, or back a total of not less than four hundred square inches of material of a daylight fluorescent orange color known as "hunter orange" or a daylight fluorescent pink color known as "blaze pink". Persons hunting on privately owned, legally posted land may wear a cap or a hat that is completely covered with hunter orange or blaze pink material in lieu of the foregoing requirement to display four hundred square inches of hunter orange or blaze pink. These provisions shall not apply to persons hunting deer from elevated stands on property which is privately owned and legally posted, or to archery deer hunters hunting on legally posted land where firearm hunting is not permitted by agreement of the owner or lessee.  B. Violation of this Section constitutes a class one violation.  Acts 1992, No. 528, §1, eff. June 29, 1992; Acts 1992, No. 741, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 1993; Acts 1993, No. 64, §1; Acts 2008, No. 36, §1; Acts 2016, No. 7, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:144 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§144. Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 188, §2.

RS 144 - Repealed by Acts 1993, No. 188, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:151 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§151. Purpose

RS 151 - Purpose The hunting of migratory waterfowl has long been a source of recreation and tourism in Louisiana. In order to protect and preserve this most valuable asset, the Louisiana Duck License, Stamp, and Print Program is created as a means of funding approved projects through sale of a migratory waterfowl license, hereinafter known as the "duck license", and sale of duck stamps and prints. Acts 1988, No. 632, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1990, No. 392, §1; Acts 2001, No. 270, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:152 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§152. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.

RS 152 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:153 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§153. Design, marketing, and sale of duck stamps and prints

RS 153 - Design, marketing, and sale of duck stamps and prints The department shall provide by regulation for the annual creation of duck stamps and duck stamp prints, the manner of selection of an artist and the manner of reproduction, distribution, marketing and sale of such stamps and prints. Purchase of such stamps and prints shall not authorize the purchaser to hunt, take, possess, or transport ducks in the state of Louisiana. The secretary is hereby authorized to sell such stamps and prints by the method he deems to be most beneficial to the department, including public or private auction or direct sale to an individual, group, or organization. The cost for a resident duck stamp shall be five dollars and fifty cents and the cost for a nonresident duck stamp shall be twenty-five dollars. The department shall retain exclusive ownership and production rights to the design for reproduction of duck stamps and prints to sell to hunters, collectors, and other interested persons. Upon completion of this process, the original artwork shall be returned to the artist. Acts 1988, No. 632, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 1988, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 12, §1, eff. Oct. 27, 1988; Acts 1992, No. 858, §1; Acts 2001, No. 270, §1; Acts 2010, No. 100, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:154 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§154. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.

RS 154 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:155 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§155. Louisiana Duck License, Stamp, and Print Fund; purposes

RS 155 - Louisiana Duck License, Stamp, and Print Fund; purposes  A. Funds received by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries pursuant to the sale of duck licenses, stamps, and prints shall be placed in the Louisiana Duck License, Stamp, and Print Fund as provided by R.S. 56:10(B).  B. Subject to appropriation, the monies in the Louisiana Duck License, Stamp, and Print Fund shall be used:  (1) To acquire lands in Louisiana which have the primary and direct purpose of conserving, restoring, and enhancing migratory waterfowl habitat.  (2) To carry out migratory waterfowl habitat restoration and enhancement projects on lands under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.  (3) To fulfill the purposes of Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this Subsection, when feasible and when in coastal areas, in a manner which will contribute to the protection of the coastal areas of the state from deterioration and which will enhance the productivity of the coastal marshes.  (4) To acquire lands for wildlife and game management.  C. Subject to appropriation, the monies in the Louisiana Duck License, Stamp, and Print Fund may be used:  (1) To make grants, not to exceed ten percent of the program revenues, to the North American Waterfowl Habitat Conservation Plan for the purpose of acquiring, developing, or maintaining migratory waterfowl areas within Louisiana.  (2) To cover the administrative costs associated with the implementation of the Louisiana Duck License, Stamp, and Print Program, not to exceed five percent of the program revenues.  NOTE: §155 as repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 155 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.  Acts 1988, No. 632, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 270, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 56:156 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§156. Reciprocal agreements

RS 156 - Reciprocal agreements  The department may negotiate a reciprocal agreement with any state that shares a common boundary with Louisiana if the neighboring state has a similar duck license requirement and fee. The agreement may permit a resident of the state with which the agreement is made to hunt migratory waterfowl in this state without a Louisiana duck license if the person possesses a waterfowl stamp issued by the other state.  NOTE: §156 as repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 156 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.  Acts 1988, No. 632, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 270, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 56:157 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§157. Penalties

RS 157 - Penalties  Whoever violates the provisions of this Subpart shall be subject to a class one violation.  NOTE: §157 as repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 157 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.  Acts 1988, No. 632, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 270, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 56:161 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§161. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.

RS 161 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:162 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§162. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.

RS 162 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:163 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§163. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.

RS 163 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 100, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:164 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§164. Louisiana Wild Turkey Fund; purposes

RS 164 - Louisiana Wild Turkey Fund; purposes  A. Funds received by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries pursuant to the sale of wild turkey licenses shall be placed in the Louisiana Wild Turkey Fund as provided by R.S. 56:10(B).  B. Subject to appropriation, the monies in the Louisiana Wild Turkey Fund shall be used:  (1) To acquire lands in Louisiana which have the primary and direct purpose of conserving, restoring, and enhancing wild turkey habitat.  (2) To carry out wild turkey habitat restoration and enhancement projects on lands under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.  (3) To acquire lands that are suitable for wild turkeys and wild turkey management.  NOTE: §164 as repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 164 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.  Acts 1995, No. 225, §1; Acts 2010, No. 100, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 56:165 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§165. Reciprocal agreements

RS 165 - Reciprocal agreements  The department may negotiate a reciprocal agreement with any state that shares a common boundary with Louisiana if the neighboring state has a similar wild turkey stamp or license requirement and fee. The agreement may permit a resident of the state with which the agreement is made to hunt wild turkey in this state without a Louisiana wild turkey license if the person possesses a wild turkey stamp or license issued by the other state.  NOTE: §165 as repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 165 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.  Acts 1995, No. 225, §1; Acts 2010, No. 100, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 56:166 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§166. Penalties

RS 166 - Penalties  Violation of the provisions of this Subpart shall constitute a class one violation.  NOTE: §166 as repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 166 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.  Acts 1995, No. 225, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 56:171 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§171. Wildlife; business of raising and selling; breeder's license

RS 171 - Wildlife; business of raising and selling; breeder's license   A. Whoever desires to engage in raising, selling, or raising and selling domestic white-tailed deer or other domesticated deer native to North America; squirrels, rabbits, or other wild game quadrupeds; pheasants, quail, doves, or other domesticated wild game birds; domesticated wild waterfowl, resident or migratory; or their parts, on breeding farms or propagating preserves of which he is the owner or lessee, shall apply to the secretary for a license to do so. Provided that commission requirements have been satisfied, including payment of a fee of fifty dollars, a license shall be issued permitting the applicant to breed and propagate such animals and sell them alive, or in the case of domesticated wild game birds, to sell their parts and to kill and transport them and sell their carcasses for food, as hereinafter provided in this Subpart.  B. The state license expires at midnight on the last day of each December.  C. In the case of a breeder of wild migratory game and other birds, the applicant shall have received a like license from the federal government under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  D. Violation of any of the provisions of this Section constitutes a class two violation.  Amended by Acts 1974, No. 717, §1; Acts 1981, No. 838, §1; Acts 1986, No. 520, §1; Acts 1991, No. 110, §2; Acts 1992, No. 41, §2; Acts 1992, No. 528, §1, eff. June 29, 1992; Acts 2021, No. 356, §2, eff. Nov. 15, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 56:172 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§172. Killing of birds or animals; sale; trapping regulations; exporting live specimens

RS 172 - Killing of birds or animals; sale; trapping regulations; exporting live specimens   A. Any licensee may kill or sell such animals or birds provided for in this Subpart at any time, except that domesticated species of wild game birds or wild waterfowl, killed by shooting, shall not be bought, sold or traded under the provisions of this Subpart.  B. Wild nongame quadrupeds raised on such licensed breeding farms or preserves may be taken for their pelts only in the open seasons, as prescribed by law. Special parish closed seasons do not apply to such licensed breeders or propagators.  C. Any licensed breeder, after receiving a shipping permit furnished by the department on application, may ship live specimens outside the state for breeding, scientific, or educational purposes.  D. Any licensed breeder may possess or sell such animals or birds for food as hereinafter set forth in this Subpart.  Amended by Acts 1974, No. 717, §1; Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §2, eff. Nov. 15, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 56:173 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§173. Transportation of birds or animals killed; tags; sale of carcass

RS 173 - Transportation of birds or animals killed; tags; sale of carcass  A. No such animal or bird provided for in this Subpart killed as aforesaid and intended for sale shall be shipped, transported, sold, or offered for sale unless each quarter and each loin of each carcass of the animal and the carcass of each bird, or each consignment of feathers, is tagged with an indestructible tag or seal, to be furnished by the department at cost. The quarters, loins, and carcasses, when tagged as aforesaid, may be possessed, sold, or offered for sale at any time.  B. No person shall sell any portion of or sell the carcass of such animal or bird which shall not at all times have affixed thereto the tag or seal. However, the keeper of a hotel, restaurant, boardinghouse or club, or a retail dealer in meat, may sell portions of a quarter or loin of any such domesticated pheasant, quail, duck, goose or other domesticated wild game bird or domesticated wild waterfowl, tagged or sealed as aforesaid, to a patron or a customer for actual consumption, without a license being required.  Amended by Acts 1974, No. 717, §1; Acts 1981, No. 736, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:174 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§174. Shipment of carcasses or parts thereof; tag or label

RS 174 - Shipment of carcasses or parts thereof; tag or label  Any common carrier may receive and transport carcasses of such animals or birds, or parts thereof. However, to every package containing such carcasses or parts thereof shall be affixed a tag or label, upon which shall be plainly printed or written the name and license number of the person to whom the breeder's license was issued who is thus transporting; the number of carcasses or portions thereof contained therein; and a statement that the animals or birds were killed and tagged in accordance with the provisions of this Sub-part.