The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is warning folks not to fall for fake news about bans on fishing or other outdoor activities during the coronavirus shutdown. LDWF spokesperson Renee LeBreton says outside of the seizure of three state parks as isolation areas for COVID-19 patients, nothing has changed when it comes to what you can do outdoors.
“Every day there is a different post about something that is closing, a fishing season that is going to close, or that agents are writing tickets just if they see people out, all of it is just fake,” said LeBreton.
LeBreton says in fact LDWF is encouraging people to go exploring nature, maybe catch some fish, or go hunting. He says it’s a great way to stay away from other people.
“We would love for people to just get a chance to actually learn how to fish, learn how to be outside, use those WMAs, things that maybe you didn’t have to for before. This is a great time to see what our state has to offer,” said LeBreton.
LeBreton says instead of trusting some random person on Facebook, trust the professionals to tell you what is and is not allowed right now and visit their Facebook page or website for up to date info on everything you need to know about what you can do outdoors.
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