Louisiana Has Limited Access Areas on Atchafalaya Delta WMA Until Jan 31 2018

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is reminding users of Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area (WMA) that new limited access areas (LAA) are in effect through Jan. 31. Operation of internal combustion engines inside LAA boundaries is prohibited from Sept. 1-Jan. 31. However, hunters and fishermen may access and navigate LAA via use of paddles, push poles or electric trolling motors. Any vessel with a movable outdrive system may enter an LAA as long as the boat’s internal combustion engine is trimmed up out of the water in an inoperable position. Vessels with... READ MORE