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.
Latest News
Check out the latest news and updates
New Gulf For-Hire Electronic Reporting Requirements Begin January 2021
November 25, 2020Educational materials are on their way to all permit holders and are available online NOAA Fisheries and the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils are implementing the new Southeast For-Hire Electronic Reporting Program in January 2021. The intent of the program is to provide more timely catch information…
Final Rule Revises the Annual Catch Limit for Gray Snapper in the Gulf
November 23, 2020NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule for gray snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. This rule reduces the annual catch limit for Gulf of Mexico gray snapper. WHEN WILL THE RULE TAKE EFFECT: The rule becomes effective on December 17, 2020. WHAT THIS MEANS: The final rule reduces the annual catch…
Meeting Dates for Skimmer Turtle Excluder Device Reimbursement Program (STEDRP)
November 23, 2020On April 1, 2021, skimmer vessels 40 feet in length and over will be required by federal law to install turtle excluder devices (TEDs). The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will operate the Skimmer Turtle Excluder Device Reimbursement Program (STEDRP), which will reimburse up to 60 percent of the…
Upcoming Fisher Events
Check out our workshops and events
Greater Amberjack Management Listening Session
03:00 pm - 05:00 pm @ Webinar (online) Learn More
December Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Meeting
09:30 am - 11:30 am @ LDWF Baton Rouge Learn More
Supporting Our Wild-Caught Fisheries Panel Discussion
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm @ Webinar (online) Learn More
