Update:  Canceled; meeting will be rescheduled.

Finfish Task Force Meeting
Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 10:00AM
Wildlife and Fisheries Headquarters
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70898

I.              Pledge of Allegiance

II.            Call to Order

III.           Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

IV.           Approval of the August 25, 2021 Meeting Minutes

V.            Approval of the December 15, 2021 Meeting Agenda

VI.          New Business

A.    To Discuss Shark Regulations and Possible State Management Options- LDWF

B.    To Discuss Southern Flounder Management and Recent Legislative Changes- LDWF

C.   To Hear an Update on Spotted Seatrout Stock Status and Management Actions- LDWF

D.   To Discuss the National Bait Shortage- FTF

E.    To Hear an Update on the Status of the Louisiana Fishing Recovery Community Coalition- LDWF

F.    To Discuss the Status of Hurricane Ida Fisheries Industry Recovery- FTF

VII.         Public Comment

VIII.        To Hear Future Agenda Item Proposals

IX.          Set Next Meeting Date and Location

X.            Adjourn

The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend. To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at: https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d4T2NQlGTHyoDkkKwsj_NQ

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