Hunters, fishers get expanded privacy under new Louisiana laws

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 508

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Hunters and fishers in Louisiana now have expanded privacy after state lawmakers approved bills to exempt information about them from public records laws.

Gov. Jeff Landry has signed off on the laws, which take effect Aug. 1.

House Bill 1177 by Rep. Jerome “Zee” Zeringue, R-House, exempts personal information related to certain hunting and fishing licenses from the state’s public records law.

Anyone who applies for a hunting lottery through the …

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