The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) gave final approval for a notice of intent (NOI) for rule changes to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Reptile and Amphibian Regulations. The action came during the LWFC monthly meeting Nov. 7 (Thursday) in Baton Rouge.
The changes are designed to further protect native reptile and amphibian resources in the state as well as improve governance and regulation of non-native and native species. To see the amended and original NOI, go to https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/resources/category/commission-action-items.
The NOI is now subject to a 30-day Louisiana Legislative Oversight period and could publish in the Louisiana State Register as early as Dec. 20.
For more information, contact LDWF State Herpetologist Keri Lejeune at klejeune@wlf.la.gov.