Hunting and Fishing Advisory Education Council

The framework for the Hunting and Fishing Advisory Education Council was created during the 2001 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature by Act No. 322.

56 Section 699.21. Membership
A. The Hunting and Fishing Advisory Education Council shall be established within the Department
of Wildlife and Fisheries to promote the many benefits of hunting and fishing among Louisiana citizens
and to educate the citizens of the state on those benefits.
B. Members of the council shall serve on a voluntary basis and shall not receive any compensation or
reimbursement for expenses. The council shall meet at least twice annually and shall consist of the
following members:
(1) One member appointed by the Louisiana Wildlife Federation.
(2) One member appointed by the Louisiana Coastal Conservation Association.
(3) One member appointed by the Louisiana Wild Turkey Federation.
(4) One member appointed by the Louisiana Bass Federation.
(5) One member appointed by the Charter Boat Captain's Association.
(6) One member appointed by the Trapper and Alligator Hunter's Association.
(7) One member appointed by the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
(8) One member appointed by the Louisiana Outdoor Writer's Association.
(9) One member appointed by the Cajun Becasse Society.
(10) One member appointed by the Bayou State Bowhunter's Association.
(11) One member appointed by the chairman of the Senate Natural Resources Committee.
(12) One member appointed by the chairman of the House of Representatives Natural Resources
Committee.
(13) One member appointed by the Louisiana Marine Trades Association.
(14) One member appointed by the Jefferson Parish Marine Fisheries Advisory Board.
(15) One member appointed by the director of the LSU Agriculture Center Cooperative Extension
Service who is a specialist or agent assigned to fisheries or wildlife advisory work.

Section 699.22. Council powers; duties; responsibilities
The council shall develop plans and strategies to promote public awareness that fees, taxes, and
traditional expenditures of hunters and anglers provide financial support for the management of fish and wildlife resources, habitat conservation and management, and the enforcement of fish and wildlife laws, and contribute to the local and national economy.

Council Members