Events

June 5 - 8, 2017
hooks on a basket

Gulf Council to Meet in Naples, FL

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet June 5-8, 2017 at the Naples Grande Beach Resort, located at 475 Seagate Drive, Naples, Florida 34103. The meeting will convene on the following days and local times: Closed Session from 8:00 – 8:30 on Monday Council Committees meet 8:30 –…

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May 19 - 21, 2017
image of fishing net laying on a dock

LUMCON’s Meet the Fleet

09:00 am - 05:00 pm @

Meet the Fleet is a multi-day public event featuring the flagship vessels of Louisiana’s scientific research fleet. The Research Vessel (R/V) Pelican and the R/V Acadiana, owned and operated by the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), will be featured and open for public tours given by the vessel’s crew. These…

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May 4, 2017
Louisiana fishing boats

May Wildlife & Fisheries Commission Meeting

01:30 pm - 04:00 pm @

The next regular Commission Meeting will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, May 4, 2017, 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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May 2 - 4, 2017
Louisiana commercial fishing

LDWF: Expanded Licensing Services in Lake Charles

08:00 am - 03:30 pm @

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer new commercial fishing licenses and renewals and motorboat registration: Lake Charles Office 1213 North Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles, La. May 2 – 4 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fishermen are reminded that acceptable forms of payment will include personal checks, cashier’s…

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April 27, 2017
Image of people listening to a presentation at the Seafood Quality Training Lab of LFF

Quality Trailer Outreach with LDWF Licensing

08:30 am - 01:00 pm @ ,

The Quality Seafood Training Lab will host an on-site demonstration in conjunction with LDWF commercial fishing license sales and renewals (bring your renewal notice to avoid delays).  Activities will: Showcase onboard cold chain management techniques such as chilled water system, brine freezing and plate freezing Demonstrate best practices in handling…

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April 25 - 27, 2017
birds on a pier

LDWF: Expanded Licensing Services in Chalmette

08:00 am - 03:30 pm @ ,

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer new commercial fishing licenses and renewals and motorboat registration: St. Bernard Parish Government Building 8201 West Judge Perez Drive Chalmette, La. April 25 – 27 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fishermen are reminded that acceptable forms of payment will include personal…

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April 18, 2017
fresh caught oysters

April Oyster Task Force Meeting

01:00 pm - 03:00 pm @

Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 1 p.m. 2021 Lakeshore Dr., STE 210 New Orleans, LA 70122 AGENDA I.         Roll call and introduction of guests II.        Approval of March 17, 2017 Meeting Minutes and April 18, 2017 Agenda III.       Treasury Report A.      Oyster Tag Sales B.      LOTF Financial Report * Annual Financial…

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April 11 - 13, 2017
shorebirds and pelican in shallow water at Grand Isle

LDWF: Expanded Licensing Services in Bourg

08:00 am - 03:30 pm @ ,

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer new commercial fishing licenses and renewals and motorboat registrations from our Bourg location. Bourg Office 468 Texas Gulf Rd. Bourg, La. April 11-13, 2017 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Future locations coming soon. Fishermen are reminded that only personal checks, cashier’s…

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