La. Admin. Code tit. 76 § XIX-107

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XIX-107 - Experimental Dove Field Leasing Program

A. In recognition of the popularity of dove hunting and the lack of lands available to the general public for dove hunting, the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission establishes rules for an Experimental Public Dove Hunting Program on private lands leased by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

B. The following rules will apply to those lands which dove hunting rights have been leased by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the day(s) specified in the lease.

1. All hunters are required to have a daily permit. This permit will be available at the field on the day of the hunt. Permits will be issued on a first come, first serve basis. An administrative fee may be charged for daily permits.

2. Leased fields may be closed to additional hunters when a predetermined number of permits have been issued. However, additional hunters may be admitted throughout the day as hunters leave the field and surrender their permits.

3. No alcoholic beverages may be consumed or possessed on the leased property. Persons who appear to be impaired or under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances will be denied access to the field(s).

4. Shot is restricted to non-toxic shot, size 6 and smaller.

5. Repealed.

6. Loaded firearms are prohibited in vehicles or at check stations.

7. Persons exhibiting unsafe gun handling as determined by LDWF staff or assigns shall be removed from the field(s).

8. Vehicles are restricted to designated areas or roads.

9. No Littering. Each hunter is responsible for removing his/her trash, including shell hulls, from the leased property.

La. Admin. Code tit. 76, § XIX-107

Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, LR 23:593 (May 1997), Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission), LR 431423 (7/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:783 and 56:109 B.