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LA Rev Stat § 56:81 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§81. Additional compact amendments by signatory states

RS 81 - Additional compact amendments by signatory states  It is agreed that any two or more states party hereto may further amend this compact by acts of their respective legislatures, subject to approval of Congress as provided in Article I, Section 10 of the Constitution of the United States, to designate the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission as a joint regulating authority for the joint regulation of specific fisheries affecting only such states as shall so compact, and at their joint expense. The representatives of such states shall constitute a separate section of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission for the exercise of the additional powers so granted, but the creation of such section does not deprive the state so compacting of any of their privileges or powers in the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission as constituted under the other articles of this compact.  Acts 1981, No. 837, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:82 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§82. Absence from representation on the commission

RS 82 - Absence from representation on the commission  Continued absence of representation or of any representative on the commission from any state party hereto shall be brought to the attention of the governor thereof.  Acts 1981, No. 837, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:83 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§83. Operating expenses; proration

RS 83 - Operating expenses; proration  The operating expenses of the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission shall be borne by the states party hereto. Such initial appropriations as are set forth below shall be made available yearly until modified as hereinafter provided: Florida$ 3,500.00Alabama1,000.00Mississippi1,000.00Louisiana5,000.00Texas 2,500.00Total$ 13,000.00The proration and total cost per year of thirteen thousand dollars, above mentioned, is estimate only, for initial operations, and may be changed when found necessary by the commission and approved by the legislatures of the respective states. Each state party hereto agrees to provide, in the manner most acceptable to it, the travel costs and necessary expenses of its commissioners and other representatives to and from meetings of the commission or its duly constituted section or committees. Acts 1981, No. 837, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:84 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§84. Continuance of compact; renunciation; notice

RS 84 - Continuance of compact; renunciation; notice  This compact continues in force and remains binding upon each compacting state until renounced by act of the legislature of such state, in such form as it may choose. Renunciation shall not become effective until six months after the effective date of the action taken by the legislature. Notice of renunciation shall be given to the other states party hereto by the secretary of state of the compacting state so renouncing upon passage of the act.  Acts 1981, No. 837, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:85 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§85. Commission representatives from Louisiana; appointment; alternates

RS 85 - Commission representatives from Louisiana; appointment; alternates  In pursuance of R.S. 56:74, there shall be three representatives from Louisiana to the commission. The Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries shall be an ex officio representative; a member of the state legislature from a coastal parish, named by the governor for a four year period from the date of his election or until his successor has been elected shall be the second representative; the third representative shall be appointed by the governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall be a citizen of Louisiana having a knowledge of and interest in marine fisheries. The term of the third representative is for a period of four years. He shall hold office until his successor shall be appointed and qualified.  The Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries, as ex officio representative, may delegate, from time to time, to any deputy or other subordinate in his department or office, the power to be present and participate, including voting as his representative or substitute at any meeting or hearing by or other proceeding of the commission.  Acts 1981, No. 837, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:86 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§86. Commission powers to be no limitation on state powers

RS 86 - Commission powers to be no limitation on state powers  Any powers granted in this Part to the commission shall be regarded as in aid of and supplemental to and in no case a limitation upon any of the powers vested in the commission by other laws of the state of Louisiana, by the laws of the states of Florida, Texas, Mississippi, or Alabama, by the Congress of the United States or by the terms of the compact.  Acts 1981, No. 837, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:87 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§87. Necessary travel expenses; payment

RS 87 - Necessary travel expenses; payment  All necessary expenses incident to the membership of Louisiana in the commission are payable out of the general fund by the treasurer of this state. Such expenses shall include travel cost and necessary expenses of the commissioners and other representatives of Louisiana to and from meetings of the commission or its duly constituted sections or committees.  Acts 1981, No. 837, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:91 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§91. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 984, §18.

RS 91 - Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 984, §18.
LA Rev Stat § 56:92 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§92. Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989.

RS 92 - Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 56:93 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§93. Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989.

RS 93 - Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 56:94 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§94. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 984, §18.

RS 94 - Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 984, §18.
LA Rev Stat § 56:95 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§95. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 984, §18.

RS 95 - Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 984, §18.
LA Rev Stat § 56:96 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§96. Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 984, §18.

RS 96 - Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 984, §18.
LA Rev Stat § 56:101 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§101. Repealed by Acts 1981, No. 737, §2.

RS 101 - Repealed by Acts 1981, No. 737, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 56:102 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§102. Hunting guide license; fees; penalties

RS 102 - Hunting guide license; fees; penalties  A. No person shall act as nor represent himself to be a hunting guide unless that person possesses a valid hunting guide license, proof of liability insurance, and a valid state recreational hunting license that grants hunting privileges appropriate for his client's guided hunting activity. In addition, any person acting as a hunting guide who is in charge of the operation of a vessel shall have a valid captain's license issued by the United States Coast Guard.  B.(1) The annual fee for a resident hunting guide license is one hundred fifty dollars.  (2) The annual fee for a nonresident hunting guide license is six hundred dollars.  C. A hunting guide license is valid for one year, beginning on July first of each calendar year and expiring on June thirtieth of the following calendar year.  D. A hunting guide license may be purchased at any time of the year for the current license year and from June first for the immediately following license year.  E. A hunting guide license shall be issued by the department during normal working hours and may be purchased in person at the Baton Rouge office, or at any other location designated by the department.  F. The fees derived pursuant to this Section shall be placed in the Conservation Fund.  G. A violation of any provision of this Section shall constitute a class four violation under the provisions of R.S. 56:34.  Acts 2021, No. 356, §2, eff. Nov. 15, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 56:103.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§103.1. Nonresident licenses; penalties

RS 103.1 - Nonresident licenses; penalties  A. No nonresident shall at any time hunt, take, possess, or cause to be transported by any other person any wild bird or any wild quadruped, unless he is at the time of such act the lawful holder of an effective nonresident license for that purpose issued to him by authority of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.  B.(1) In order to hunt, take, possess, or transport deer or turkey in Louisiana, in addition to a nonresident basic hunting license, a nonresident shall be required to purchase and have on his person a nonresident big game license. In order to hunt, take, possess, or transport waterfowl in Louisiana, in addition to a nonresident basic hunting license, a nonresident shall be required to purchase and have on his person a nonresident duck license. The fee for an annual nonresident duck license shall be twenty-five dollars. In order to hunt, take, possess, or transport turkey in Louisiana, in addition to a nonresident big game hunting license, a nonresident shall be required to purchase and have on his person a nonresident wild turkey license. The fee for an annual nonresident wild turkey license shall be twenty dollars and fifty cents.  (2) In addition to all other licenses required by law, a special primitive firearms license may be authorized to take deer during the special deer hunting season for primitive firearms. A fee may be charged for the issuance of such license as provided in R.S. 56:104(A)(4), and the fees therefrom shall be dedicated to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to be used for the development and study of the deer herds within the state after costs for the administration of the licensing program have been deducted.  C. Violation of this Section shall constitute a class two violation.  NOTE: §103.1 as repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, eff. June 1, 2022. RS 103.1 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.  Acts 1993, No. 73, §1, eff. July 1, 1993; Acts 2000, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 26, 2000; Acts 2008, No. 51, §1, eff. June 5, 2008; Acts 2010, No. 100, §1; Acts 2021, No. 356, §6, eff. June 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 56:104.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§104.1. Hunting permits for persons with physical disabilities

RS 104.1 - Hunting permits for persons with physical disabilities A. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is hereby authorized to adopt rules and regulations for the creation and issuance of hunting permits for individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities. A temporary disability is one of such severity that it shall last for a duration of at least one year. The rules and regulations shall provide for the duration and costs of the permits and provide for disability classifications of "wheelchair user", "mobility impairment" as defined in R.S. 47:463.4(E), and "amputee of an upper extremity". Such permits may be issued only to those persons certified by a physician licensed to practice medicine by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. If the physician certifies that the disability is temporary, the person holding the permit shall be required to recertify to the department each year that such certification is still valid. The commission rules and regulations shall provide for special hunts for persons with disabilities, special deer seasons, and access to wildlife management areas. B. During the formulation of the rules and regulations provided for in this Section, the commission shall request and receive advice and information from Louisiana Outdoorsmen With Disabilities, Inc. Acts 1995, No. 1226, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 1997, No. 396, §1, eff. June 20, 1997; Acts 2006, No. 775, §1; Acts 2008, No. 51, §1, eff. June 5, 2008; Acts 2014, No. 811, §29, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 56:106 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§106. Field trials

RS 106 - Field trials Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a nonresident may participate in Louisiana in a field trial conducted by recognized field trial associations that are registered with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries using dogs in such field trial without being required to obtain any hunting license so long as the field trial association has given to the office of wildlife and the enforcement division of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, at least five days prior to the date of such field trial, notice of the dates and place of the trial. Such notice may be given electronically through fascimile or e-mail. Requirements for registration of field trial associations will be established by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Participants may carry firearms and discharge live ammunition during such field trials, if required to do so by the rules of the field trial. Added by Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 1988, No. 534, §1; Acts 2003, No. 452, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:107 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§107. Firing, feeding and breeding grounds

RS 107 - Firing, feeding and breeding grounds  In order to protect wild birds and wild quadrupeds and to prevent the destruction of feeding and breeding grounds thereof, no person shall wilfully set fire to any wild woodland, marshland, or prairie land. However, this Section does not apply to the owner of the land setting such fires to clear or prepare his enclosed land for agricultural or pastoral purposes or for the purpose of improving food conditions for the wildlife found thereon. In any case, this shall be done only under permit and under the supervision of persons authorized to enforce the provisions of this Sub-part. Such authorized burning shall not be done during the breeding season of wild bird life.
LA Rev Stat § 56:108 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§108. Deer and turkey harvest records and tagging

RS 108 - Deer and turkey harvest records and tagging A. The Wildlife and Fisheries Commission may promulgate and adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act in relation to deer or turkey harvest records and tagging. Such rules and regulations may include the following: tagging requirements, gender, age, antler requirements, take, possession, limit, and reporting requirements. B. Deer tagging shall only occur when a reduced buck limit is adopted by the commission. Acts 2004, No. 841, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:109.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§109.1. Use of all-terrain vehicle trails on wildlife management areas

RS 109.1 - Use of all-terrain vehicle trails on wildlife management areas  A. The department shall keep at least one all-terrain vehicle trail on each department-owned wildlife management area that has such a trail open throughout the year. The department may temporarily close the year-round trail if weather or other conditions render the use of the trail a public safety or an environmental hazard. Access to the year-round trail shall be granted for use by all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, horses, and bicycles, under rules and regulations promulgated under the Administrative Procedure Act. Persons using the year-round all-terrain vehicle trails shall possess a WMA hunting permit.  B. A violation of the provisions of this Section, or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant this Section, shall constitute a class one violation.  Acts 2004, No. 847, §1; Acts 2018, No. 618, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:109.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§109.2. Preservation of wildlife management areas; wildlife refuges; public hunting grounds and recreation areas

RS 109.2 - Preservation of wildlife management areas; wildlife refuges; public hunting grounds and recreation areas A. The commission shall exercise its authority to manage wildlife management areas, wildlife refuges, public hunting grounds and recreation areas in a manner to support, promote and enhance public hunting, fishing, and recreational opportunities to the extent authorized by law. The commission shall recognize, to the extent authorized by law, hunting, fishing, and recreational opportunities as primary uses of wildlife management areas, wildlife refuges, public hunting grounds and recreation areas that are available for public hunting, fishing, and recreational opportunities. The commission shall make land management decisions based on criteria that include public hunting, fishing, and recreational opportunities as a primary consideration. B. Before March first of each calendar year, the commission shall submit to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment a written report containing a listing of all acreage owned by the department and managed by the commission that is available for public hunting, fishing, and recreational opportunities and a listing of all acreage that was lost or gained for such purposes. Acts 2006, No. 561, §2; Acts 2008, No. 580, §7.
LA Rev Stat § 56:109.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§109.4. Use of airboats on the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area

RS 109.4 - Use of airboats on the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area  A. Use of airboats on the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area shall be limited to airboat trails. Such trails shall be established by rules and regulations promulgated by the commission, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, where airboat operation is feasible and in a manner to best protect public safety and wildlife resources and habitats. An airboat trail shall be established only on trails or rights of way existing as of February 1, 2018. Such rules and regulations shall also include the following:  (1) Require the exhaust of any internal combustion engine used on any airboat operated on airboat trails be equipped with an automotive-style factory muffler, underwater exhaust, or other manufactured device capable of adequately muffling the sound of the exhaust of the engine.  (2) Limit the size of the internal combustion engine of any airboat operated on airboat trails to no greater than three hundred fifty-one cubic inches.  (3) Require every person using an airboat trail to possess a WMA hunting permit, to notify the department annually of the airboat's registration number, and to make such airboat available for inspection by department personnel.  (4) Prohibit the use of established airboat trails by airboats between September first and the following January thirty-first.  B. A violation of the provisions of this Section, or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this Section, shall constitute a class one violation. Additionally, any person who violates the provisions of this Section, or rules or regulations promulgated pursuant to this Section, three times within a ten-year period shall be prohibited from operating an airboat on any wildlife management area.  C. The provisions of this Section shall terminate and be null and void on August 1, 2019, and thereafter.  Acts 2018, No. 618, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:110 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§110. Deer Management Assistance Program areas; notice; signs; prohibitions

RS 110 - Deer Management Assistance Program areas; notice; signs; prohibitions  A. The department shall direct the owner or operator of the Deer Management Assistance Program area to post suitable signs identifying the lands as a Deer Management Assistance Program area which shall be placed at reasonable distances along the boundaries of the lands and at roads and other entrances for the information of the public. The department shall establish rules and regulations regarding the description and content of the signs and the manner and method of posting signs to reasonably identify the lands as Deer Management Assistance Program areas. No person shall willfully or maliciously remove, destroy, or deface any sign or notice placed or posted.  B. After the posting of the Deer Management Assistance Program area as provided in Subsection A, no person shall knowingly take, attempt to take, disturb, or destroy any wild bird or wild quadruped or the nest, egg, or young thereof on lands designated as Deer Management Assistance Program areas, or shall have in his possession or keep, while on the lands, any firearm, trap, snare, or other device capable of being used in the taking or disturbance of the birds or quadrupeds on such areas, unless the person has been expressly authorized by a permit from the owner, lessee, lessor, or hunting club or organization authorized to hunt on the land to do so and then only for the purpose and under the conditions specified in the permit.  C. The owner or operator of the Deer Management Assistance Program area shall be responsible for the actual direct cost of posting the lands with signs as provided in Subsection A.  D. Violation of the provisions of Subsection A of this Section shall constitute a class one violation.  E. Violation of the provisions of Subsection B of this Section shall constitute a class two violation.  Acts 1990, No. 499, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 56:110.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 56 - Wildlife and Fisheries|§110.1. Quality Deer Management Program

RS 110.1 - Quality Deer Management Program A. The department shall have authority over the Quality Deer Management Program ("program"), and shall formulate additional guidelines according to property-specific objectives, goals, and limitations. B. The program shall be developed using a management philosophy that encourages good stewardship and unites landowners, hunters, and managers in a common goal of producing biologically and socially balanced deer herds within existing environmental, social, and legal constraints. The program shall include protocols for the protection of young bucks, including an adequate harvest of female deer to maintain a healthy population in balance with existing habitat conditions and landowner desires. The program shall also promote the production of quality deer, quality habitat, and quality deer hunting experiences. C. The department shall use its resources to do the following: (1) Instruct and train qualified personnel as to the policies and procedures for administering the program. (2) Supply landowners, hunting clubs, and cooperating agencies with pertinent brochures, handouts, and other information containing management techniques and applications. (3) Properly prepare and suggest wildlife management recommendations. (4) Develop and maintain a close working relationship with other state and federal agencies or non-governmental organizations that have similar or corresponding programs directly or indirectly affecting public and private land development and management. (5) Provide incentives to encourage landowners and hunting clubs to participate in the program. D. The program shall be voluntary, and landowners or hunting clubs who participate in the Quality Deer Management Assistance Program are eligible to participate in this program. Qualification for participation in this program shall be determined by rules and regulations promulgated by the commission, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Acts 2010, No. 337, §1.