L.W.F.C. Hears Waterfowl Season Zone Options for 2011-2015 Seasons

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Feb. 9, 2011 - The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) was informed of options available to the state for the 2011-2015 waterfowl seasons during their Feb. 8 meeting.

In a presentation prepared by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Waterfowl Program Study Group, the commission was reminded that the current five-year seasonal pattern of two zones with two scheduled splits ended with this past waterfowl season. The state can make a change in the current seasonal pattern that would remain in place for the next five seasons.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) preliminary options offered to states include the following selections to choose from:

* No zones with up to two season splits (three season segments)
* Two or three zones with the option for split seasons
* Four zones with straight seasons (no splits)

The four zones with straight seasons option and the three zones with split seasons option are currently proposals for the 2011 season that have not been officially approved by the USFWS.

The various options will be explained in greater detail at LDWF’s public meetings in March where all hunting season proposals will be discussed. Those meetings are scheduled for the following dates and locations:

* March 9 at 6 p.m., Alexandria Convention Hall located at 915 Third St.
* March 15 at 6:30 p.m., LDWF Office in Minden located at 9961 Hwy. 80.
* March 15 at 6:30 p.m., Yambilee Festival Bldg., 1939 W. Landry, Opelousas
* March 16 at 6 p.m., Ponchatoula High School Cafeteria, 19452 Hwy. 22.
* March 17 at 6 p.m., Bastrop Visitor Center, 124 N. Washington St.
* March 22 at 6:30 p.m., LSU Ag Center, 7101 Gulf Hwy., Lake Charles.

For more information, contact Larry Reynolds at 225-765-2346 or lreynolds@wlf.la.gov.
 

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