Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
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Recent News About Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
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Judge says California gator products ban violates federal law, in win for Louisiana industry
A federal judge has concluded a California law banning the sale of products made from alligators raised in other states, including Louisiana’s wetlands, violates the federal Endangered Species Act, leading Louisiana wildlife officials to claim a legal victory. -
Federal judge sides with shrimpers, delays enforcement of sea turtle protection rule
A federal district judge has delayed enforcement of a National Marine Fisheries Service rule aimed at protecting endangered sea turtles, saying that it would have created economic havoc in Louisiana’s shrimp industry. -
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Lake Martin Agreement Finalized: Chauffe-Hebert Family Applauded By Attorney General Jeff Landry
Attorney General Jeff Landry issued the following statement after the Chauffe-Hebert Family finalized an agreement with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to provide public access to Lake Martin through a boat launch on the Rene and Eliza Chauffe Landing. -
Louisiana lifting oyster lease moratorium in the wake of erosion, litigation
A decades-long moratorium on new oyster leases in coastal Louisiana is ending, raising hopes that one of the mainstays of Louisiana cuisine will stage a comeback after years of environmental setbacks and litigation. -
Interim agreement reached on Lake Martin boat ramp as sides work for long-term resolution
For the first time since March, the boat launch and parking at Lake Martin has been opened to the public, with hopes it will remain open into the new year and beyond. -
Louisiana attorney general sues California over alligator hide ban
California has no right to ban the sale of alligator skins, meats and other products from alligators, according to Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry. -
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Protecting Jobs And Conservation Efforts, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry Files Legal Challenge Of California Law Prohibiting Importation And Sale Of Alligator Products
.Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Office has a filed a federal lawsuit challenging a California Law that bans the importation and sale of alligator skins, meats, and other products derived from the reptile. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana Pays Tribute to Fallen Law Enforcement Officers in Observance of National Police Week
United States Attorney David C. Joseph recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local and tribal police officers during National Police Week, which is being observed this week, Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019. National Peace Officers Memorial Day. -
Appeals court vacates summary judgment, sending Waste Management's case against rivals accused of bribing Nagin to trial
On April 10, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit sided against a company accused of bribing a former New Orleans mayor to close a landfill and reversed a previous summary judgment ruling in its favor. -
Oyster harvesters allege damages after oil spill
NEW ORLEANS – A larger collection of owners and lease holders of an oyster bed are seeking damages after an oil spill allegedly contaminated their property. -
All 64 Louisiana Parishes to receive BP aid for tourism
The first $5 million of tourism aid from BP will be split between all 64 Louisiana Parishes, Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne announced last week.