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License Still Needed to Hunt Louisiana Feral Hogs

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Louisiana --(Ammoland.com)- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) wants to remind citizens that a valid Louisiana hunting license is still required to take outlaw quadrupeds including feral hogs with the new laws that went into effect today, Aug. 15.

Legislation passed during the 2011 Legislative Session, provides additional options for citizens to take outlaw quadrupeds (armadillos, coyotes, feral hogs) and nuisance animals (nutria and beaver).

House Bill 294, signed into law by Governor Bobby Jindal as Act 95, makes it legal beginning today, to take outlaw quadrupeds, nutria and beaver at night from March through August on private property with any legal firearm.

Anyone taking part in these activities at night is required to notify the parish sheriff’s office 24 hours in advance of any such hunt.

Additionally, House Bill 169, signed into law by Governor Jindal as Act 29, allows the take of nuisance quadrupeds at night using sound suppressors on the firearm(s) utilized, beginning today. Anyone using such a weapon must have in possession a valid permit issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The use of sound suppressed weapons is restricted to the take of outlaw quadrupeds, including coyotes and feral hogs, from March through August on private property.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.louisiana.gov on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb or follow us on Twitter @LDWF.

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Volunteers Needed for July Stewardship Workdays in Southeastern Michigan

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Department of Natural Resources today announced the schedule of volunteer stewardship workdays to be held throughout July in southeastern Michigan state parks and recreation areas.

Volunteers are needed to control invasive, non-native plants including pulling spotted knapweed, controlling swallow-wort and cutting invasive shrubs from natural areas within state parks and recreation areas.

These activities will help protect and restore unique natural areas – including wetlands, prairies and woodlands – in these southeastern Michigan state parks. Volunteering for these workdays is a great way to get outside, enjoy Michigan’s beautiful summer scenery and get some fresh air.

Dates, times and locations of the workdays are as follows:

• - Saturday, July 9, Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• - Saturday, July 9, Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland County), 9 a.m. to noon
• - Sunday, July 10, Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• - Sunday, July 10, Algonac State Park (St. Clair County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• - Wednesday, July 13, Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• - Saturday, July 16, Highland Recreation Area (Oakland County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• - Saturday, July 16, Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• - Sunday, July 17, Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• - Wednesday, July 20, Waterloo Recreation Area (Washtenaw County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• - Saturday, July 23, Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• - Sunday, July 24, Brighton Recreation Area (Livingston County), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteers should bring appropriate clothing for outdoor work, including long pants, boots, gloves and drinking water.

For information about the specific tasks at each location and to get maps and directions, visit the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/dnrvolunteers and link to the “Calendar of Volunteer Stewardship Workdays.” All volunteers are asked to register. Any questions should be directed to Laurel Malvitz-Draper at malvitzl@michigan.gov or 248-359-9057.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

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