Events

March 6, 2018
Photo of the Louisiana Fisheries Forward Summit's booths

Fisheries Summit: Adapting to Change

08:30 am - 04:00 pm @ ,

The Louisiana Fisheries Forward Summit 2018, an expo for the state’s commercial fishing and seafood industry, will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. WHEN Tuesday, March 6, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE The Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA 70065. ADMISSION Free admission, and free…

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February 15, 2018
LA Fisheries Forward caged oysters

OTF Public-Private Oyster Grounds Committee Meeting

09:30 am - 11:30 am @

Oyster Task Force Public-Private Oyster Grounds Committee Thursday, February 15, 2018, 9:30 a.m. 2000 Quail Dr., Louisiana Room Baton Rouge, LA 70808 AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Discussion of the Possible Opening of Sabine Lake for Oyster Harvest- OTF III. Discussion of the Draft Oyster Lease Moratorium Lifting NOI-…

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February 15, 2018
oyster shells

February Oyster Task Force Meeting

01:00 pm - 03:00 pm @

Louisiana Oyster Task Force Meeting John Tesvich, Chairman Thursday, February 15, 2018, 1 p.m. 2000 Quail Dr., Louisiana Room Baton Rouge, LA 70808 I. Pledge of Allegiance  II. Roll call and introduction of guests  III. Approval of December 12, 2017 Minutes and February 15, 2018 Agenda  IV. Treasury Report A….

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February 20 - 22, 2018
cleaning crabs

Rescheduled Basic Seafood HACCP Training

Update:  this class has been rescheduled due to hazardous driving conditions in January. Training in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is mandated for seafood processors by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  This two and a half day basic HACCP training is designed to educate seafood processors, packers,…

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February 1, 2018
birds on a pier

February 2018 Wildlife & Fisheries Commission Meeting

09:30 am - 11:30 am @

The next regular Commission Meeting will be held at 9:30 AM on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the Wildlife and Fisheries Headquarters Building located at 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. The following items will be discussed: 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Adoption…

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Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, 2018
shorebirds and pelican in shallow water at Grand Isle

Gulf Council Meeting in New Orleans

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet January 29 – February 1, 2018 at the Hyatt Centric hotel, located at 800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The meeting will convene on the following days and local times: Full Council Session from 8:30 – 9:00 on Monday Council Committees meet…

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January 29, 2018
white shrimp in a buckert

Rescheduled Shrimp Task Force Meeting

10:00 am - 12:00 pm @

Monday, January 29, 2018, 10:00 a.m. Terrebonne Council Meeting Room 8026 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360 AGENDA I. Roll call and Introduction of Guests II. Approval of the December 6, 2017 meeting minutes and of the January 17, 2018 Agenda III. Treasury Report A. Budget Report- LDWF B. Financial Disclosure…

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January 17, 2018
white shrimp in a buckert

CANCELED: Shrimp Task Force Meeting

10:00 am - 12:00 pm @

Due to inclement weather, tomorrow’s Shrimp Task Force meeting has been cancelled.  Once rescheduled, we will announce the new meeting date and time.   The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana’s abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us atwww.wlf.la.gov. To receive  email…

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January 16, 2018
shrimp on conveyor belt at processing factory

January Sanitation Control Procedures Class

08:30 am - 04:45 pm @

This one-day workshop covers Sanitation Control Procedures for Processing Fish and Fishery Products that meets U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) training requirements.  It is designed to educate seafood processors, packers, wholesale dealers, harvesters & warehouses about sanitation procedures. Participants who complete the course receive a certificate issued by Association…

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