WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES
COMMISSION
Bart Yakupzack, chairman
Chad J. Courville, vice-chairman
Pat Manuel
Robert J. Samanie III
Alfred R. Sunseri
Bill Hogan
Jerri G. Smitko
12 General Fishing Information
36 Other Recreational Activities
4 Licenses
17 Freshwater Fishing
24 Saltwater Fishing
9 Definitions
John Bel Edwards, Governor
Jack Montoucet , Secretary
Bryan McClinton, Undersecretary
Patrick Banks, Assistant Secretary
Randy Myers, Assistant Secretary
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
2000 Quail Drive
Mailing:
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
225-765-2800
For updated information and the
latest regulations visit us online at
www.wlf.louisiana.gov
DIVISION ADMINISTRATORS
Harry Blanchet, Fisheries
Kenneth Ribbeck, Wildlife
Buddy Baker, Coastal & Nongame Resources
Col. Joey Broussard, Enforcement
45 WMA & Refuge Regulations
HELP STOP POACHING
REPORT FISHING VIOLATIONS
Operation Game Thief
1-800-442-2511
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
53 Boating Safety
General Regulations...................................12
How to Measure a Fish..............................14
Saltwater/Freshwater Line.........................16
General Information...................................24
Saltwater State Creel & Size Limits.............29
Recreational Shrimping..............................36
Recreational Oystering...............................39
Recreational Crabbing................................40
Recreational Crawfishing...........................42
Reptiles & Amphibians...............................43
INFORMATION HOTLINE
1-800-256-2749
General Information...................................17
Freshwater State Creel & Size Limits..........21
55 Fish Consumption Advisories
To manage, conserve, and promote wise
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LDWF MISSION STATEMENT
114
COMMISSION
Bart Yakupzack, chairman
Chad J. Courville, vice-chairman
Pat Manuel
Robert J. Samanie III
Alfred R. Sunseri
Bill Hogan
Jerri G. Smitko
12 General Fishing Information
36 Other Recreational Activities
4 Licenses
17 Freshwater Fishing
24 Saltwater Fishing
9 Definitions
John Bel Edwards, Governor
Jack Montoucet , Secretary
Bryan McClinton, Undersecretary
Patrick Banks, Assistant Secretary
Randy Myers, Assistant Secretary
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES
2000 Quail Drive
Mailing:
P.O. Box 98000
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
225-765-2800
For updated information and the
latest regulations visit us online at
www.wlf.louisiana.gov
DIVISION ADMINISTRATORS
Harry Blanchet, Fisheries
Kenneth Ribbeck, Wildlife
Buddy Baker, Coastal & Nongame Resources
Col. Joey Broussard, Enforcement
45 WMA & Refuge Regulations
HELP STOP POACHING
REPORT FISHING VIOLATIONS
Operation Game Thief
1-800-442-2511
24 hours a day - 7 days a week
53 Boating Safety
General Regulations...................................12
How to Measure a Fish..............................14
Saltwater/Freshwater Line.........................16
General Information...................................24
Saltwater State Creel & Size Limits.............29
Recreational Shrimping..............................36
Recreational Oystering...............................39
Recreational Crabbing................................40
Recreational Crawfishing...........................42
Reptiles & Amphibians...............................43
INFORMATION HOTLINE
1-800-256-2749
General Information...................................17
Freshwater State Creel & Size Limits..........21
55 Fish Consumption Advisories
To manage, conserve, and promote wise
ƵƟůŝnjĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ >ŽƵŝƐŝĂŶĂ͛Ɛ ƌĞŶĞǁĂďůĞ ĮƐŚ
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ĂŶĚ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƐŽĐŝĂů ĂŶĚ ĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ
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LDWF MISSION STATEMENT
114