Welcome to Louisiana Fisheries Forward
A voluntary education and training program from the
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Louisiana Sea Grant College Program at LSU.
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LDWF preliminary findings show flooding affecting shellfish, finfish
June 13, 2019The recent Louisiana high water events along with the opening of the Bonne Carre’ Spillway are having a noticeable effect on the state’s supply of oysters, shrimp, crab and finfish, according to preliminary assessments from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). Preliminary results from monitoring of commercial harvest…
June Council Update
June 13, 2019The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met last week in Destin, Florida. The following is a brief overview of what was accomplished: Data Collection Advisory Panel The Council populated its Data Collection Advisory Panel (AP) and created its charge. The charge is “To review and evaluate data collection and…
Gulf Council recommends a new commercial trip limit for greater amberjack
June 10, 2019The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a Framework amendment that considers reducing the commercial trip limit for greater amberjack. The Council decided to reduce the trip limit to 1000 pounds gutted weight. When 75% of the annual catch target is met, the trip limit will…
Upcoming Fisher Events
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June Oyster Task Force Meeting
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm @ Belle Chasse Auditorium Learn More
OTF Coastal Restoration Committee Meeting
10:00 am - 11:00 am @ Belle Chasse Auditorium Learn More
