On June 2, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to modify rules regarding freshwater recreational yo-yos, trigger devices, trotlines, limb lines, jugs, and all other passive fishing devices containing a hook or hooks.  The proposed changes will modify existing rules and will be applicable statewide.  The intent of the rule is to decrease litter, provide accountability to passive gear, and reduce risk to resource users, fish, and wildlife.

The following modifications to the existing rule are proposed and will be published in the June 2022 Louisiana Register:

To view the full notice of intent, or to submit written comments relative to the proposed rule, contact Robby Maxwell, Inland Fisheries Section, 1213 N. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70601, or via e-mail to: rmaxwell@wlf.la.gov prior to July 29, 2022.  Following the public comment period, the Legislative Oversight Committees will have a 30-day period to review the amended rule and a summary of public comment provided by LDWF.  If this rule is finalized, the amended regulations will be effective in the fall of 2022.