LDWF schedules September public meetings for waterfowl hunters

Six statewide meetings planned to discuss zones, splits, season dates and more

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled six meetings across the state next month to provide information and accept public comments on waterfowl hunting topics including zones and splits, changes in how season dates will be set and more.

“We’re making a big change in setting waterfowl hunting season dates, and it is happening at the same time we have the opportunity to change our waterfowl zones and splits for the 2016-17 through 2020-21 seasons,” Larry Reynolds, LDWF Program Manager, said in a press release.

All meetings will begin at 6 p.m. with the following dates and locations:

Monday, Sept. 14: Bossier Sheriff Sub Station, 2510 Viking Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111

Tuesday, Sept. 15: West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave., West Monroe, LA 71291

Thursday, Sept. 17: Alexandria Convention Hall, 915 3rd Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

Tuesday, Sept. 22: Estuarine Habitats & Coastal Fisheries Center, 646 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506

Wednesday, Sept. 23: Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., 2nd Floor Council Chambers, Jefferson, LA 70123 

Thursday, Sept. 24:  LSU Ag. Center, 7101 Gulf Hwy, Lake Charles, LA 70607

For more information, contact Larry Reynolds at 225-765-0456, or email him here.