Louisiana Administrative Code Title 76 - WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES
Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) Title 76 – Wildlife and Fisheries contains the administrative rules and regulations issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). These rules implement and enforce the state laws concerning the management, conservation, and use of wildlife and aquatic resources in Louisiana.
🔍 Overview of Title 76 – Wildlife and Fisheries
This title governs a wide range of topics related to hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife management, licensing, enforcement, and conservation programs in the state. It is divided into Parts, each dedicated to a particular area or species.
📚 Common Parts and Topics in Title 76:
Part I – Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Administrative procedures
Public hearings
Rulemaking processes
Part III – Office of Wildlife
Hunting Regulations:
Deer, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, waterfowl seasons and limits
Hunting zones and weapons restrictions
Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs):
Access rules, permits, special hunts
Endangered Species:
Protected species lists
Habitat conservation rules
Part V – Office of Fisheries
Recreational Fishing:
Size and creel limits
Gear restrictions
Seasonal closures
Commercial Fishing:
Licenses and reporting
Shrimping, crabbing, oyster harvesting rules
Menhaden and other marine species
Aquaculture:
Permitting and operation rules
Part VII – Enforcement
Rules governing enforcement by LDWF agents
Penalties for violations
Seizure and forfeiture procedures
Part IX – Licensing and Permitting
Hunting and fishing licenses (resident and non-resident)
Commercial licenses
Special permits (alligator hunting, falconry, wildlife rehabilitation)
Part XI – Boating and Water Safety
Boat registration and titling
Operation rules
Safety equipment and education requirements
⚖️ Administered by:
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF)
Supported by statutory authority from Title 56 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (La. R.S. 56)
🐊 Notable Topics Often Addressed:
Alligator management and harvest programs
Oyster lease programs and coastal restoration
Public vs. private water body access
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) control in deer
Invasive species and aquatic vegetation control
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