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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Third Round Alternative Oyster Culture Grant Recipients Announced
March 22, 2023The third round of Alternative Oyster Culture (AOC) grants, totaling $470,000, have been announced. Six grow-out farm grants were awarded to: Larry (Terrell) Boudin Kirk Daigle Hubern Ray Doxey, Jr Mervin B. Mallet Ryan Mallory Anthony Theriot Two additional AOC parks also received funding: Southern Belle AOC Park, located south…
LDWF Makes Canceled Oyster Lease List Available Online
March 10, 2023The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is required to make public notice regarding the nonpayment of fees related to oyster leases on both its website and in the official journal of the parish in which the lease is located. As per Louisiana Revised Statute 56:429, any lessee who pays…
Gulf Council Asks Fishermen for Information on Mutton Snapper
March 9, 2023The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of what’s happening with mutton snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. The Council recognizes that as active fishermen, you may notice trends or interesting things happening in the Gulf that the scientists and managers may not…
Upcoming Fisher Events
Check out our workshops and events
Gulf Council to Meet in Gulfport, Mississippi on April 3 – 6, 2023
@ Gulfport Learn More
LA Shrimp Task Force March Meeting
10:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Terrebonne Parish Library Learn More
STF Legislative Committee Meeting
09:00 am - 10:00 am @ Terrebonne Parish Library Learn More
