The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.

Agenda:

1.      Call to Order

2.      Pledge of Allegiance

3.      Roll Call

4.      Approval of August 3, 2023 Agenda

5.      Adoption of July 6, 2023 Commission Meeting Minutes

6.      Commission Special Announcements / Personal Privilege

7.      Enforcement Report, July 2023 – Major Edward Skena, Enforcement Division

8.      Receive an Update on LDWF Enforcement’s CAD Electronic Ticketing System – Major Dean Aucoin, Enforcement Division

9.      Receive an Update on Enforcement Efforts Regarding Houseboat Registration – Major Rick Owens, Enforcement Division

10.  Receive and Consider a Declaration of Emergency to Set the Opening Date for the 2023 Fall Inshore Shrimp Season – Peyton Cagle, Marine Fisheries Biologist

11.  Receive and Consider a Notice of Intent Establishing Closures of Certain Waters Associated with the 2024 Derelict Crab Trap Removal Program – Peyton Cagle, Marine Fisheries Biologist

12.  Receive an Update on the Special Bait Dealer’s Permit Before the December Sunset – Peyton Cagle, Marine Fisheries Biologist

13.  Receive and Consider an Amendment to the November 2022 Spotted Seatrout Notice of Intent to Modify Size and Bag Limits – Jason Adriance, Marine Fisheries Biologist

14.  Consider a Letter to NOAA Requesting Updated Conversion Factors for Certain Seafood Products – Patrick Banks, Assistant Secretary

15.  Receive Public Comments

16.  Adjournment

A live audio/video broadcast of this meeting will be available via Zoom. To view via webinar, register at: https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lZcNWAbVRKOfXJrpY1ky5g