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2021 red snapper season is set to begin
It is almost time to fill your coolers with red snapper! The 2021 season begins on May 28 in both state and federal waters. […]
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Gulf may hold three times as many red snapper as previously estimated
According to a study released on March 24, there are about three times as many red snapper as previously estimated in the Gulf of Mexico. […]
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The DESCEND Act of 2020 will go into effect in 2022
The DESCEND Act of 2020 will require commercial and recreational vessels to have a venting tool or descending device rigged and ready to use. […]
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Gulf Fishery Council snapper estimates triple those used by federal authorities
At the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council’s latest meeting, one of the main topics of discussion was “The Great Red Snapper Count.” […]
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Potential No. 2 mutton snapper in the state
On a September trip with Down the Bayou Charters, Lisa Schlitzkus hooked a 20-pound mutton snapper, the potential No. 2 in the state. […]
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Final Louisiana red snapper landing estimates for 2020
LDWF staff updated the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission with the final red snapper preliminary landing estimates for 2020. […]
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Red snapper and gray triggerfish seasons re-open this weekend
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to re-open the recreational red snapper season for one final weekend. […]
Outdoor Updates
Snapping them up!
World War II veteran, Bobby Hebert, 98, of Lafayette, and his son, Joey, enjoyed a red snapper trip on July 19. […]
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Recreational red snapper season to close Aug. 13
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to close the recreational red snapper season at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, August 13. […]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 26, 2020
LA Creel indicates that 609,371 pounds or 78 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of 784,332 pounds have been harvested. […]
Field Reports
Cajun mangrove snapper slam
This was the first mangrove snapper trip of the year for Tommy Vidrine. He caught a few big snapper and some nice eating-size ones. […]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 19, 2020
LA Creel indicates that 589,721 pounds or 75 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of 784,332 pounds have been harvested. […]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 12, 2020
LA Creel indicates that 535,887 pounds or 68 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of 784,332 pounds have been harvested. […]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 5, 2020
LA Creel indicates that 470,287 pounds or 60 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of red snapper have been harvested. […]
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Three men cited for red snapper violations in Plaquemines Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged red snapper violations on July 10 in Plaquemines Parish. […]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 21
LDWF released the latest red snapper landing estimates through June 21, 2020. LA Creel indicates that 368,920 pounds or 47 percent has been harvested. […]