Events

March 1, 2023
vendor booths set up at Pontchartrain Center at Summit 2020

LA Fisheries Forward Summit

08:30 am - 03:30 pm @

 Commercial fishermen, dock owners and processors will have the opportunity to learn about issues facing their industry at the Louisiana Fisheries Forward Summit, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at the Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner. Admission is free, but advance registration is required for those wanting lunch.  This expo is…

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February 14, 2023
sacks of oysters with shucking tool and gloves on top

LA Oyster Task Force February Meeting

10:00 am - 12:00 pm @

Louisiana Oyster Task Force Meeting Mitch Jurisich, Chairman Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 10:00 a.m. East Bank Regional Library 4747 W Napoleon Ave Metairie, LA 70001   I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests III. Approval of January 24, 2023 meeting minutes and February 14, 2023 Agenda IV….

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February 2, 2023
Photo of a typical landscape of the Atchafalaya River Basin

LA Wildlife & Fisheries Commission February Meeting

09:30 am - 11:30 am @

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries headquarters, located at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.  AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Adoption of January 5, 2023…

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January 30 - February 1, 2023
gray triggerfish

Gulf Council Meeting in Baton Rouge

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, January 30 through Thursday, February 2, 2023 at The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  At this meeting, the Council plans to take final action on two issues: A Framework Action to increase the gray triggerfish…

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January 31, 2023
red snapper

NOAA Fisheries Hosts Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Participant Workshop

05:30 pm - 06:30 pm @

Key Message: NOAA Fisheries is sending this notification to invite IFQ participants to attend an informal workshop and Question & Answer session at 5:30 PM (CDT) or immediately following the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, 201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For…

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January 24, 2023
oyster shells

OTF Public-Private/Enforcement/Legal Committee

09:30 am - 10:00 am @

Oyster Task Force Public-Private/ Enforcement/ Legal Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 9:30 a.m. New Orleans Lakefront Airport 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd New Orleans, LA   I.            Call to Order II.            Pledge of Allegiance III.            Introductions IV.            To Discuss the 15% Allowance of Dead Shells and Oysters Under the…

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January 24, 2023
fresh oytser

OTF Marketing Committee Meeting

10:30 am - 11:30 am @

Oyster Task Force Marketing Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 10:30 a.m. New Orleans Lakefront Airport 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd New Orleans, LA   I.            Call to Order II.            Pledge of Allegiance III.           Introductions IV.           To…

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January 24, 2023
photo of three oyster boats in Gulf waters

Oyster Task Force to Meet January 24

01:00 pm - 03:00 pm @

Louisiana Oyster Task Force Meeting Mitch Jurisich, Chairman Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 1:00 p.m. New Orleans Lakefront Airport 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd New Orleans, LA 70126   I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests III. Approval of December 13, 2022 meeting minutes and January 24,…

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January 24 - 26, 2023
workers at processing facility peeling crawfish

Basic Seafood HACCP Training

LSU AgCenter’s School of Food Sciences is offering two Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) related workshops for seafood dealers—specifically processors, packers, wholesalers, importers, harvesters and warehouses. Both courses will be held at LSU’s Efferson Hall, at the corner of Highland Rd. and E. Parker Blvd.; advance registration is required and…

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