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Recreational Gag Grouper State, Federal Fishing Season to Remain Closed until September 1, 2023
May 11, 2023The federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational Gag Grouper fishery, which closes the fishery through August 31, 2023, and runs the season from September 1, 2023, through November 9, 2023. The Gag Grouper recreational season was originally scheduled to open…

Spring Shrimp Season to Open in Remaining Louisiana Inshore Waters
May 4, 2023Today, May 4, 2023, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the opening dates for the remaining state inshore waters based on information provided by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) biologists and public comments. The Commission action sets the opening date of the spring inshore shrimp season as…

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to Meet May 4
April 28, 2023The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge. Agenda: 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Adoption of April 6, 2023 Commission…