L.W.F.C.
Gives Notice of Intent to Refine Freshwater Shrimp Rules
Posted:
12/6/04
Louisiana
Wildlife and Fisheries Commission at its December 2 meeting
issued a notice of intent that would clarify the rules for
freshwater commercial shrimping. The improved rule will be
up for final ratification this spring after a period of public
review and comment. The document indicates legal freshwater
commercial shrimping areas and gear.
Earlier versions
of the rule inadvertently omitted legal gear other than the
freshwater shrimp trap. The new rule refers to a list of previously
authorized gear that is still acceptable. The rule also states
that freshwater commercial shrimping is legal anywhere in
the state unless otherwise prohibited.
Interested persons
are encouraged to submit written comments to Inland Fisheries
Division Administrator Bennie Fontenot at Louisiana Department
of Wildlife and Fisheries, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA
70898-9000 before 4:30 p.m., February 5, 2005.
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