The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is reminding those that need their boating education about the 14th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 26 at nine different locations across the state.
There are still spots available for this Saturday’s Boating Safety Lagniappe Day Courses at several locations. LDWF urges the public to register for one of the nine classes by visiting https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/boater-education and click on the link for “Find A Course Near You.”
During Boating Education Lagniappe Day, LDWF will provide instructors for the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) boating education course and NASBLA boating education certification and lunch with some locations also providing door prizes all free of charge.
Anyone born after Jan. 1 1984 is required by law to complete a NASBLA approved boaters safety course before operating a vessel on the public waters of the state. This comprehensive course covers all things related to boating safety here in Louisiana and is accepted in all other states that require NASBLA certification.
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Agents Association along with other business partners help make annual Lagniappe Day possible across the state.
Below is the list of lagniappe class locations with their specific registration links below:
Claiborne Parish – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lake Claiborne State Park
225 State Park Rd.
Homer, LA 71040
Sponsors: Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Sam Dowies, Coca Cola of Minden, Michael’s Men Store, River Cities Machine, Homer Motor Supply, Bass Pro Shop and M&M Auto.
https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events/193394
Ouachita Parish – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ludwig Marine
7423 Hwy. 165 N
Monroe, LA 71203
Sponsors: T.P. Outdoors of Monroe and Ludwig Marine of Monroe
https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events/193379
Rapides Parish – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Region 3 LDWF Enforcement Office
1995 Shreveport Hwy.
Pineville, LA 71360
Sponsor: LWAA
https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events/193460
Lafayette Parish – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LDWF Lafayette Office
200 Dulles Rd.
Lafayette, LA 70506
Sponsors: Pizza Village and Redmond Marine
https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events/193317
Calcasieu Parish – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LDWF Lake Charles Office
1025 Tom Watson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70615
Sponsors: Beauregard Parish Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited and Mr. Gatti’s Pizza of Lake Charles
https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events/193340
Assumption Parish – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bayou L’ourse Recreation Center
1213 La Hwy 662
Morgan City, LA 70308
Sponsors: Assumption Parish Police Juror Ira Patureau and LWAA
https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events/193455
St. Tammany Parish – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tammany Yacht Club
1196 Harbor Dr.
Slidell, LA 70458
Sponsors: Gus’ Tackle and Nets of Slidell and LWAA
https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events/193475
Tangipahoa Parish – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apocalypse Sports
40147 Interstate Service Rd.
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Sponsor: Apocalypse Sports
https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events/193489
Jefferson Parish – 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Jefferson Parish Regional Library
4747 W. Napoleon Ave.
Metairie, LA 70001
Sponsor: LWAA
https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events/193466
