Archive for August, 2016

2016 Fall Shrimp Season Opening Dates Announced

shrimp boat at work

The opening dates of the 2016 Louisiana fall shrimp season were announced at the August 4 meeting of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission. The Commission set the dates based on information provided by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists and public comments. The opening dates for the 2016…

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NOAA Fisheries Announces New Text Message Alert Program

LA Fisheries Forward

NOAA Fisheries Southeast is pleased to announce the introduction of our new text message alert program.  The program will allow you to sign up to receive important fishery related alerts via text message. Text alerts you may receive include: Immediate fishery openings and closures Any significant changes to fishing regulations…

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