Fishery Management

Oyster Seasons for 2016-17 Set

LA oyster season map

On September 1, 2016, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the 2016/2017 oyster seasons based on the annual oyster stock assessment provided by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists and comments received from members of the public, including the oyster industry. The following opening dates were set for…

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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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