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: 2023 Derelict Crab Trap Cleanup Event; Volunteers and Sponsors Needed
October 5, 2022The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will host its annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo volunteer cleanup event this February. LDWF encourages volunteers and sponsors to participate in these events to make the crab trap rodeos successful in 2023 and keep our Sportsman’s Paradise pristine. Volunteers Volunteers will help…
LDWF has Completed the Construction of Two Oyster Reefs in Drum Bay
September 15, 2022The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has completed the construction of two oyster reefs totaling approximately 230 acres in Drum Bay (St. Bernard Parish) to increase oyster habitat and fisheries production. The construction process, known as cultch planting, is a proven habitat improvement technique used by LDWF. This…
Wildlife and Fisheries Announces Stock Assessment Schedule
September 13, 2022The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is currently conducting stock assessments on important recreational and commercial fish stocks, including Redfish (Red Drum), in Louisiana state waters. Stock assessments are computer-modeled simulations of fish populations that incorporate life history metrics (age, growth, reproduction), stock abundance information (survey catch effort),…
Upcoming Fisher Events
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Gulf Council to Meet in Biloxi, Mississippi, October 24-27, 2022
@ Beau Rivage Resort Learn More
Public Hearings on Greater Amberjack Allocations and Catch Limits
06:00 pm - 09:00 pm @ Webinar (online) Learn More
