Draft EPA permit opens Pandora's box of compliance problems for boaters July 2, 2008
ALEXANDRIA , VA , July 1, 2008 - In response to a federal court order, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a draft permit for millions of recreational vessels for "normal operational discharges" that could open a Pandora's box of compliance problems and unfairly subject recreational boaters - including those who own canoes and kayaks - to potential nuisance lawsuits.
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Hunter education classes being offered statewide July 1, 2008
As the fall hunting season draws closer, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Hunter Education Section will offer more courses in hunter education and bow hunter education with classes being added every week.
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Governor signs two hunting-related acts into law June 25, 2008
The Louisiana legislature passed and Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed two hunting-related acts into law during the 2008 session that authorize the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to change several guidelines in the upcoming seasonal hunting regulations.
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Applications being accepted for 2008 Bayou Pierre W.M.A. lottery dove hunt June 17, 2008
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is now accepting applications for the 2008 Bayou Pierre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) lottery dove hunts scheduled for the first Saturday of the September 2008 dove season. The deadline for returning the applications to the address listed on the application is July 8.
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Corps workshop seeks input on Bonnet Carré Spillway Master Plan June 6, 2008
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, is hosting an informational workshop on Wednesday, June 11 at Destrehan High School, 1 Wildcat Ln., in Destrehan to collect input on current and potential recreational uses and management of natural resources found in the Bonnet Carré Spillway.
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Water access bill in need of angler support June 2, 2008
BATON ROUGE, La. – A bill that would set in law the right to recreationally fish navigable waters up to the high-water mark is in dire need of angler support, the bill’s author told Louisiana Sportsman.
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Youth Anglers Allowed To Take Undersized Bass During Memorial And Labor Day Weekends May 22, 2008
In an effort to increase participation in freshwater fishing by the state's youth, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) will allow the taking of undersized black bass by anglers 15 years of age and younger during the Memorial and Labor Day weekends on select waterways.
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Bonnet Carré Spillway to be closed completely today May 8, 2008
NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, will close the final 30 bays at the Bonnet Carré Spillway today. The Corps began to close bays on Apr. 30. The number of bays closed each day was determined by the flow in the river and the daily drop in river stage.
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L.D.W.F. And Bowie Outfitters To Hold Deer Scoring And Measuring Event On May 10 May 6, 2008
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in cooperation with Bowie Outfitters, in Baton Rouge, is conducting a deer scoring and measuring event this Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bowie Outfitters is located at 8630 Perkins Road.
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Popular captain caught with more than 900 red snapper, DWF says May 1, 2008
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents made a major bust Monday night of a well-known charter captain who allegedly harvested an incredible amount of red snapper.
By Todd Masson
Iatt Lake Aquatic Plant Management Plan Announced April 29, 2008
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has released a new Iatt Lake aquatic plant management plan.
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L.D.W.F. Enforcement Agent Among Four Arrested During Drug Trafficking Investigation April 28, 2008
A cooperative investigation involving the Louisiana State Police (LSP) Bureau of Investigation/North District, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division and the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in the arrest of an LDWF enforcement agent and three others in LaSalle Parish.
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