
Recreational Gag Grouper State, Federal Fishing Season to Remain Closed until September 1, 2023
May 11, 2023The federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational Gag Grouper fishery, which closes the fishery through August 31, 2023, and runs the season from September 1, 2023, through November 9, 2023. The Gag Grouper recreational season was originally scheduled to open…

Spring Shrimp Season to Open in Remaining Louisiana Inshore Waters
May 4, 2023Today, May 4, 2023, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the opening dates for the remaining state inshore waters based on information provided by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) biologists and public comments. The Commission action sets the opening date of the spring inshore shrimp season as…

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to Meet May 4
April 28, 2023The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will meet at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 4, 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. Adoption of April 6, 2023 Commission…

Louisiana Shrimp Task Force to Meet May 3
April 28, 2023Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting Acy Cooper, Chairman Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 1:00 p.m. LDWF Headquarters 2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70898 AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call III. Approval of March 22, 2023 Meeting Minutes IV. Approval of the May…

LDWF Trip Ticket Staff Available During Upcoming Remote License Sales
April 24, 2023The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Trip Ticket staff will accompany Licensing during remote commercial fishing license sales. Staff will be present at the following times and locations to train new or existing seafood dealers on the process of filling out trip tickets, to answer questions regarding trip…

Spring Shrimp Season to Open in a Portion of Louisiana Inshore Waters May 1
April 19, 2023Today, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission convened a special meeting to consider setting the opening of the spring shrimp season in a portion of state inshore waters. The Commission set the opening based on information provided by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists and public comments. The Commission…