The bill amends Louisiana's existing law regarding the nighttime taking of frogs, specifically addressing the use of firearms during this activity. The revised language allows individuals to carry and possess shotguns, rifles, or firearms while hunting frogs at night, which was previously prohibited. The bill also maintains the allowance for using jacklights and mechanical devices, such as frog catchers, as well as devices that puncture the skin, like gigs and spears, for frog hunting.
This legislative change aims to provide greater flexibility for hunters by permitting the use of firearms during nighttime frogging, thereby potentially enhancing their ability to harvest frogs. The amendment reflects a shift in policy to accommodate the needs of hunters while still regulating the methods used in the taking of frogs.
Statutes affected: SB106 Original: 56:634(A)
SB106 Engrossed: 56:634(A)
SB106 Enrolled: 56:634(A)
SB106 Act : 56:634(A)