The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will begin renewing oyster leases for the 2021-2022 lease renewal period on Monday, November 1.  As in prior years, oyster leases will be renewed in person at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) office in New Orleans.  Instructions on how to renew your oyster lease will be mailed to the address on file with the department on November 1.

Please contact the Oyster Lease Program at 504-284-5279 or Marc Maniscalco at 504-284-5277 with any questions regarding the lease renewal process.

Payment can be mailed to the address listed below:

LDWF

Attn:  Oyster Lease Program

2045 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 422

New Orleans, LA 70122

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