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45-772: The Atchafalaya Basin is in the Lower Mississippi River area of the Mississippi River Delta . The culmination of events that eventually led to the existence of wildlife management areas in the Basin in general and the Shereburne Complex in particular began after the Great Flood of 1844 and 1851 . The Great Flood of 1927 prompted the Louisiana Legislature to pass several flood control bills, including

90-405: A defined single season, or for a lifetime during such seasons for residents of the state, upon payment of the appropriate fees. As a general rule, hunting licenses are non-transferable, are a privilege (not a right), and does not allow trespass on private land. Hunting big game typically requires a tag for each animal harvested. Tags must be purchased in addition to the hunting license, and

135-590: A hunting licence, whether with firearms or using bows , and almost all native animals (except some duck , quail and kangaroo species) are protected. Landowners may obtain a "Destruction Permit" to kill or remove native species when their numbers impact agriculture. Hunting in New South Wales national parks requires a R-licence issued by the Game Council , but (as of mid-2013) this situation has been suspended pending review. Professional hunters are issued what

180-530: A hunting license is considered a privilege granted by the government , rather than a constitutional right under the Second Amendment . As a general rule, unprotected pest species are not subject to a hunting license. Vermin may be hunted without a license, or may even be the subject of a bounty paid to the hunter. A Federal law, the Airborne Hunting Act (AHA), was passed in 1971 with

225-653: A hunting license provided by the Agriculture Ministry through SERFOR. As requirement for obtaining the Hunting License, a Hunter Education Course must be passed, according to the Ley Forestal y de Fauna Silvestre 29763. Wildlife management plan for game species is focused on conservation principles and is detailed through the hunting calendars for different regions of the country, in which hunting seasons, fees and quotas per game species are determined. Additionally, to

270-527: A license, shooting on or across highways and unlawful killing or taking of big game." All gun owners in Australia must have a firearms licence (see gun laws in Australia ), but normally do not require a licence to hunt feral or invasive pest species (e.g. rabbits , foxes and feral pigs ). Most introduced species that can be hunted recreationally during open seasons (mostly deers ) do still require

315-696: A navigation channel for barges . The Old River Control Structure , the Bonnet Carré Spillway , the Mississippi River – Gulf Outlet Canal and other man-made structures on the lower reaches of the river seek to manipulate the flow of water in the vicinity of New Orleans . The political and engineering focus in the 20th century was to separate the Lower Mississippi River from its floodplain . Levees and channelization —along with substantial loss of bottomland forests to agriculture in

360-426: A shooting range and boat launches. There is also a 17-mile (27 km) marked paddling trail that lets visitors tour the bayou without a guide. Recreations also includes birding and nature watching, hunting , fishing , trapping , camping , and nature photography , all complemented by all-weather roads. 11,780 acres (47.7 km) are owned by The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The headquarters

405-409: A specific area is entitled to the respective landowners (if they own an area of more than 0.75 square kilometres (190 acres), otherwise all landowners of a municipality are integrated into an association) who may use their right for themselves or lease it. Depending on size and value of a hunting area a typical leasing rate may vary from about US$ 10–100 per acre per year. Additionally the lesse has to pay

450-490: A variety of hunting education courses that allow residents to hunt legally after obtaining their licence and a permit at designated outlets (most hunting & fishing stores, Canadian Tires, etc.) for a fee. A German hunting license is a certificate that grants its holder the exercise of hunting within legal ordinances. It is also the precondition to own hunting arms and ammunition (unlimited number of rifles/shotguns and up to two handguns). The actual right to exercise hunting in

495-511: Is a regulatory or legal mechanism to control hunting , both commercial and recreational. A license specifically made for recreational hunting is sometimes called a game license . Hunting may be regulated informally by unwritten law, self-restraint, a moral code , or by governmental laws. The purposes for requiring hunting licenses include the protection of natural treasures , and raising tax revenue (often, but not always, to dedicated funds). Hunting licenses are millennia old. Amongst

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540-514: Is eligible for a Possession and Acquisition Licence and issuance of firearm registration certificates, it is the provincial/territorial government's responsibility to regulate when and how the firearms can be used in hunting animals. In Quebec hunter education and licensing is managed by the Fédération québécoise des chasseurs et pêcheurs (FédéCP). Sécurité Nature, a program managed by the FédéCP, offers

585-519: Is located 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Krotz Springs on LA 975 in Pointe Coupee Parish, 15 miles (24 km) north of I-10. The office is the site of the Sherburne ghost town , which was a logging town from the 1880s to the 1930s, and ceased to exist after the timber was exhausted. An area of 15,220 acres (61.6 km), set aside as a National Wildlife Refuge , established in 1986, is part of

630-777: Is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The name means Bayou of the Bears and is across the Atchafalaya River from 28,500 acres (115 km) of Corps land called Indian Bayou . The area also includes the South Farm Unit. The combined area of the Sherburne Complex is part of the Atchafalaya Basin, the nation's largest river swamp, containing almost one million acres (4,000 km). The basin begins near Simmesport and stretches some 140 miles (230 km) southward to

675-440: Is sometimes referred to as a D-licence, but rather than being a hunting licence this is a category of firearms licence that includes semi-automatics and large-capacity magazines. Hunting regulation and licensing falls under both provincial/territorial and federal jurisdiction. The federal government is responsible for protecting migratory birds and nationally significant wildlife habitat, the regulation for endangered species and

720-839: Is the portion of the Mississippi River downstream of Cairo , Illinois . From the confluence of the Ohio River and the Middle Mississippi River at Cairo, the Lower flows just under 1000 miles (1600 km) to the Gulf of Mexico . It is the most heavily travelled component of the Mississippi River System . Unlike on the upper rivers, there are no locks or dams on the Lower Mississippi. The river is, however, constrained by levees and dikes to control flooding and secure

765-474: Is unclear as to what standard of review would apply, but the rational basis or arbitrary and capricious tests are the most likely standards. Under either standard, most hunting license regimes in the United States would likely pass muster, due to the need to conserve natural resources, to enforce the police power, and to raise revenue, all valid purposes of such laws. Most major conservation organizations in

810-565: Is very much in line with the English DMQ level DSC2. Over the last ten years or so European countries in general have made efforts to harmonise the previously fragmented rules and regulations with parallels being taken from the more difficult UK system. In the United States, regulation of hunting is primarily performed by state law; additional regulations are imposed through Federal environmental law regarding migratory birds (such as ducks and geese) and endangered species . Like many licenses,

855-709: The Flood Control Act of 1928 , as well as Mississippi River & Tributaries (MR&T) Project. The result was the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway system, channelization (Whiskey Bay cutoff), and bank stabilization projects. During the 1930s and 1940s extensive dredging was performed on the Atchafalaya. In 1954, after the Great Flood of 1951 , major dredging was resumed by the Corps. In 1963 the Old River control structure

900-567: The Norwegian Government (for wolves ) in the same year. Both Federal and state laws exempt the following: The Eagle feather law , (Title 50 Part 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations ), stipulates that only individuals of certifiable American Indian ancestry enrolled in a federally recognized tribe are legally authorized to obtain eagle feathers for religious or spiritual use. American Indians and non-American Indians frequently contest

945-629: The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are opposed to hunting, and would ban the practice rather than regulating it. In order to obtain a Hunting License in Argentina, an exam about the local hunting laws, wildlife conservation, safety and hunting rules must be approved. The hunter must also have a gun permit provided by RENAR, and a fee must be paid. In order to hunt in Peru, the sport hunter requires

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990-523: The alluvial valley —have resulted in a loss of wildlife and fish habitat, decreased water quality, and an expansion of the hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico . Agricultural runoff has resulted in increased turbidity , siltation , pollution from pesticides , toxicity to aquatic organisms, oxygen depletion and eutrophication . Channel depth of 9 feet is maintained by the Corps of Engineers from St. Louis, Missouri to Baton Rouge, Louisiana . On

1035-719: The right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by Second Amendment to the United States Constitution ; the Supreme Court of the US in February 2008, heard arguments on the proper standard of review for gun laws or regulations. However, in District of Columbia v. Heller , the Court declined to examine the broader issues, leaving state hunting licenses valid and in force. The current law

1080-707: The "Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System Project" (ABFS). In 1983, 10,232 acres (41.41 km) were purchased by the state for the creation of the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area. In 1985, Louisiana Public Law 99-88 was enacted to authorize a multipurpose plan. In 1986, the United States Congress approved $ 250,000.000 towards the creation of the Atchafalaya Basin Program and Louisiana Public Law 99-662, section 906, stated

1125-547: The 50 states require a prospective big game hunter take a several-hour course about safety, often termed sportsman education or "hunter's safety course" in the case of California. Such jurisdictions also may limit getting a hunting license to adults or may grant a " junior " license for persons as young as twelve years of age. Several United States and Canadian provinces have joined in an Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (IWVC) to control interstate hunting and to punish violators of differing laws. Federal law requires

1170-679: The Gulf of Mexico. Currently, the Atchafalaya Basin is bound by natural ridges formed by levee building along active and abandoned courses of the Mississippi River. Around 60 species of reptiles and amphibians, along with over 250 species of birds, including the American bald eagle and the peregrine falcon , can be found in this productive region. Many types of animal life and nearly 100 different species of fish and aquatic life can also be found in

1215-630: The Sherburne Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge , and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Bayou Des Ourses (Bayou of the Bears), with the intent of conservation and management of all fish and wildlife within the boundaries of the complex. The entire area is classified as "bottomland hardwoods". The area contains swamps , overflow lakes , and many bayous . This provides opportunities for scientific research , environmental education , and fish- and wildlife-oriented recreation. The three combined areas offer ATV trails, two campgrounds,

1260-689: The US favor the continued legality and regulation of hunting, including Ducks Unlimited , the National Wildlife Federation , and The Wilderness Society . The Defenders of Wildlife , National Audubon Society , and the World Wildlife Fund also support licenses for regulated hunting of wildlife. The Sierra Club supports hunting licenses, but there has been tension in the group for two decades between those who want to ally with hunters and to regulate them, and those opposed to hunting altogether. The American Humane Association and

1305-486: The basin. There are extensive gas pipe lines with names such as Gulf Central Pipeline, Dixie Pipeline, Dow Pipeline, Gas Gathering Pipeline, as well as Oil wells located in the area. Since 2001 and the controversy over road tree right-of-way clear cutting for oil wells, many agencies and organizations give input, oversight, and management assistance to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries concerning

1350-673: The breeding season. The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program, within the LDWF, is part of the Nature Conservancy , along with other organizations, with the responsibility of ensuring that the protection of the natural integrity of the complex is maintain within all aspects of planning and implementation of future decisions. [REDACTED]  This article incorporates public domain material from Carlisle, Tom. Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge . U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service . Lower Mississippi River The Lower Mississippi River

1395-437: The complex. Atchafalaya is a Choctaw Native American word: hacha for river and falaia for long, or "long river". All persons older than 16 or younger than 60 using wildlife management areas in the state of Louisiana, including the refuge, for any reason other than just traveling LA 975 must purchase a Wild Louisiana Stamp, hunting , or fishing license , or pay a daily charge of $ 2.00. An area of 17,000 acres (69 km)

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1440-669: The dissonance between his love for animals and his contempt for the populace: ... ". A whole distinct field of law was created outside of the Common Law, called the Forest Law , in the Middle Ages, although there were some restrictions in the Magna Carta . Hunting licenses have several purposes. These reasons include: public safety (especially of children, both as hunters and bystanders), regulation and conservation of wild animals, revenue for

1485-632: The first hunting laws in the Common law tradition was from the time of William the Conqueror (reign in England starting 1066). In the Peterborough Chronicle entry of 1087, The Rime of King William reported in verse that: This was because " William the Conqueror 's moral life lives in the landscape. His control of the forest mirrors his control of the people, and his establishment of hunting laws reveals

1530-455: The following requirements: The hunting exam is a test of expertise with a high failure rate. To pass it, each applicant has to participate in a comprehensive, difficult instruction course which consists largely of the areas shooting ( shotgun and rifle ), theory (esp. weaponry , local wildlife and habitat ) and practice. In practice the German system of examination for deer hunters (stalkers)

1575-424: The goal of eliminating aerial hunting , that is, shooting wildlife from planes or helicopters. Each state has different standards and paperwork requirements for getting a hunting license. These include the areas, time periods, harvesting techniques, distinctions between species, and a hunting safety course. Licenses to hunt typically go on sale once a year. Some states, such as New York , allow only during

1620-575: The international wildlife issues and treaties (i.e. CITES ) for Canada. For example, Migratory Game Bird Hunting licence is issued by the Canadian Wildlife Service , an agency of Environment Canada . All other matters fall under the provincial/territorial jurisdiction. The use of firearms in hunting is also separated into provincial/territorial and federal jurisdiction. Whereas the Canadian Firearms Program will determine who

1665-472: The landowner any damage by deers, wild hogs etc. The right to hunt is connected to the duty to care for all kind of animals listed by the hunting laws. For several species such as deers plans have to be developed by hunters and authorities, how many animals of a specified class and age may (or have to) be killed within a certain period of time. The purpose of the hunting license is to ensure that only well trained persons may exercise hunting. Applicants must fulfill

1710-736: The lower Mississippi, from Baton Rouge to the Gulf, the navigation depth is 45 feet, allowing for container ships and cruise ships to dock at the Port of New Orleans and bulk cargo ships shorter than 150 foot air draft to fit under the Huey P. Long Bridge and traverse the Mississippi to Baton Rouge. There is a feasibility study to dredge this portion of the river to 50 feet to allow New Panamax ship depths. 33°45′N 89°45′W  /  33.750°N 89.750°W  / 33.750; -89.750 Hunting license A hunting license or hunting permit

1755-428: The number of tags issued to an individual is typically limited. In cases where there are more prospective hunters than the quota for that species, tags are usually assigned by lottery. Tags may be further restricted to a specific area or wildlife management unit . States with these "tags" include Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. 49 of

1800-507: The plan to be of National interests. Governor Foster appointed the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources to work with the Corps of Engineers to produce the "Atchafalaya Basin Master Plan" for the development of the basin. In 1988 a plan was implemented and the current alliance was formed (Section 4.41-B of the Master Plan) creating the Sherburne Complex. The Sherburne Complex combines

1845-490: The protection and future of the complex. Right of way clearings for a new road to allow access to oil wells allowed cutting of kite nesting trees at the height of Neotropical migrant breeding season . The results, including a meeting at the Sherburne WMA headquarters August 14, 2001, resulted in many changes in the policies of the complex including that there will be no further implementation of forestry prescriptions during

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1890-563: The purchase of a duck stamp in order to shoot migratory waterfowl. They are regulated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service . United States law also mandates strict limits on the hunting ("taking") of endangered species . The U.S. is a signatory to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The Bush Administration proposed lifting some restrictions in 2005 (for antelopes ), as did

1935-507: The sovereign state, and containing the transmission of animal-borne diseases (such as Lyme disease and rabies ). The safety issues are especially highlighted in urban areas and shopping districts. For example, after in an incident in November 2012 whereby a man allegedly shot at a deer in a Walmart parking lot in Pennsylvania , he was charged with "reckless endangerment, ... hunting without

1980-562: The value and validity of the Eagle feather law, charging that the law is laden with discriminatory racial preferences and infringes on tribal sovereignty . Their arguments include that the law does not allow American Indians to give eagle feathers to non-American Indians, a common modern and traditional practice. (Many non-American Indians have been adopted into American Indian families, made tribal members, and given eagle feathers.) Some hunters have challenged hunting licenses, as being in violation of

2025-595: Was built to prevent the capture of the Mississippi by the Atchafalaya. In 1968, because of environmental concerns as well as a lack of funds, dredging was discontinued. In 1972 the Louisiana Congress enacted act 365 that established the Atchfalaya Basin Division, within the Department of Public Works. The Corps was directed to develop a plan for the Atchafalaya Basin which was completed in 1982 and became

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