Louisiana implements new catch limits and bowfishing registration due to redfish population decline.
Louisiana's redfish population decline prompts new catch limits, including bowfishing registration. Bowfishing critics believe it contributes to redfish decline, while supporters argue it's harmless. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries now has clearer data on bowfishers and implemented new redfish limits since 1988, aiming to protect Louisiana's coastal resources and redfish populations.
July 08, 2024
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