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News: 2004

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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