LAC 76:III.107. Collection of Mayhaw Fruit

A. All persons gathering mayhaw fruit on wildlife management areas (WMA) for commercial or home consumption shall abide by the following rules and regulations. 1. Everyone must abide by all rules and regulations in effect on the WMA. 2. Access routes and vehicle use must conform to rules and regulations established for the respective WMA. 3. Damage to mayhaw trees (trunk and branch) and surrounding vegetation is prohibited. 4. The use of mechanical harvesters, including shakers, is prohibited. 5. Mayhaw harvest is prohibited on wildlife management areas when turkey seasons are in progress. 6. Persons may only take 5 gallons per person per day for home consumption. Collecting in excess of 5 gallons per person per day is defined as a commercial activity. Anyone wishing to collect in commercial quantities must obtain a permit from the district office and notify the department as to where collection will take place. 7. If the department deems that collection of mayhaw is detrimental to a specific area then the department may close that portion to all mayhaw collection. B. These rules are being implemented to allow for harvesting of the fruit and still protect the resource for future use.