New regulations on the use of mud boats and air-cooled propulsion engines at Pass-a-Loutre Wildlife Management Area are now in effect through Jan. 31, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. Waterfowl hunters who will be using Pass-a-Loutre WMA this season should be aware of these changes.

According to the regulations adopted by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission earlier this year, operation of mud boats and air-cooled propulsion engines are prohibited after 2 p.m. Sept 1-Jan. 31. However, they will be allowed after 2 p.m. in South Pass, Pass-a-Loutre, Southeast Pass, Loomis Pass, Dennis Pass and Cadro Pass.

Go to http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/publication/37904-2016-2017-louisiana-hunting-regulations/2016-2017_ldwf_hunting_regulations_low-res1.pdf and scroll to page 88 for hunting regulations and dates for Pass-a-Loutre WMA.

Pass-a-Loutre WMA is located in southern Plaquemines Parish at the mouth of the Mississippi River, approximately 10 miles south of Venice. It is accessible only by boat. The nearest public launches are in Venice. The area is owned by LDWF and encompasses 115,000 acres.

For more information, contact Shane Granier at 504-284-5264.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.la.gov. To receive recreational or commercial fishing email and text alerts, signup at http://www.wlf.la.gov/signup.