Louisiana
"No License Required" Fishing Weekend Set for June
10-11
Posted:
6/2/06
The Louisiana
Wildlife and Fisheries Commission officially proclaimed June
10 and 11 "No License Required" fishing days for
Louisiana citizens and visitors during June 1 meeting proceedings.
The promotional fishing dates are provided for non-anglers
as an opportunity to experience the sport of fishing.
"We
hope people use these weekend dates to get outdoors and experience
the thrill of recreational fishing with family or friends,"
said Dwight Landreneau, secretary of the Department of Wildlife
and Fisheries.
The program
provides the open access opportunity in an effort to attract
more people into the ranks of licensed fishermen. Those license
fees support LDWF's conservation efforts including habitat
management.
"No
License Required" fishing weekend is a part of the Sixth
Annual National Fishing and Boating Week that runs from June
3 to June 11. The event was created to help reverse the trend
of declining participation in outdoor activities across America.
According
to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, children spend
44 hours a week watching TV, playing videogames and on the
computer. Research data, compiled by the Recreational Boating
and Fishing Foundation, shows that outdoor activities can
get kids interested in nature and help with family communication.
"LDWF
is encouraging licensed recreational fishermen to introduce
someone to fishing on the weekend of June 10-11," said
John Sturgis, LDWF education manager. "It's an activity
anyone of any age can enjoy, even without a boat. Louisiana
offers some of the best bank and pier fishing opportunities
in the south."
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