Sitting governors could get more sway over fishing and hunting in Louisiana

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 534

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Governors could be given more power over the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, with more appointees who would hold their seats as long as the state leader stays in office, but the proposal doesn’t sit well with a leading wildlife advocate.

The Louisiana Senate Committee on Natural Resources voted unanimously Wednesday to advance a proposed constitutional amendment to increase the commission’s size from seven to nine voting members. The governor currently appoints all …

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