1. A. Purpose—to establish rules and regulations for the take of outlaw quadrupeds, nutria and beaver during the nighttime hours (one-half hour after official sunset to one-half hour before official sunrise).
2. B. On private property, the landowner, or his lessee or agent with written permission from the landowner may take outlaw quadrupeds, nutria, or beaver during nighttime hours.

3. C. General Rules

   1. 1. The landowner, lessee or agent, with written permission from the landowner, may take or authorize the take of outlaw quadrupeds, nutria or beaver during nighttime hours on private property from one-half hour after official sunset to one-half hour before official sunrise.
   2. 2. Any participant shall not trespass or commit any other violations of law while conducting activities authorized.
   3. 3. No person shall be allowed to participate or be present during activities authorized if convicted of a class 3 or greater wildlife violation within the previous five years or if they have any other prohibition which would prevent the legal use of a firearm or participation in a hunting activity.
   4. 4. Outlaw quadrupeds, nutria and beaver may be taken by any means of take authorized by Title 56 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes and the rules and regulations of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
   5. 5. Any person attempting to take outlaw quadrupeds, nutria, or beaver between the hours of one-half hour after official sunset to one-half hour before official sunrise shall notify the sheriff of the parish in which the property is located of the intention to attempt to take outlaw quadrupeds, nutria or beaver within 24 hours prior to the attempted taking or immediately upon taking.

4. D. Penalties for Violation

   1. 1. Persons found in violation of rules and regulations contained herein or any other laws shall be subject to the penalties as authorized by law, violation of these regulations will be a class 3 violation as defined in R.S. 56:33.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:112, 56:115, and 56:116.1.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, LR 42:1692 (October 2016), amended LR 51:1896 (November 2025).