On Saturday, June 6th, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will conduct a Boater Education Course at the Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) Training Center, located at 115 Watts Street in Jonesboro, LA. It is recommended to register now for the course as space is limited to the first 35 applicants. To register, click here or go to https://louisianaoutdoors.com/events/195578.

The course conducted by John Miller will run from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, with lunch provided by Caney Lake Community Foundation.

This FREE boating course includes information on choosing a boat, classifications, hulls, motors, legal and equipment requirements, navigation rules, navigation charts, trailering, sailboats, and related subjects that include canoeing, personal watercraft, and more. Participants who complete the course will receive a Boater Education Certificate.

Anyone born on or after January 1, 1984, must have this certification to operate a boat. 

Attention, everyone, young and old! Want to go fishing but don’t have a license? Then take advantage of the Free Fishing Weekend sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), slated for Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7.

During these two days, both residents and visitors can fish in Louisiana state waters without purchasing a recreational fishing license. Take advantage of a great opportunity to fish lakes like Caney Lake in Jackson Parish and make the catch of a lifetime, or even maybe take a family member or friend who is in a nursing home on a field trip they won’t forget.