Louisiana Sportsman

A NOI modifying the existing buffer to accommodate industrial fishing zones off the Louisiana coast was introduced by the LWFC.[…]

Chairman Kevin Sagrera announced his plan to call for a NOI to amend the recent agreement for a ½-mile buffer zone for the menhaden fishery.[…]

It’s time to reconsider the menhaden industry’s economic impact on our state compared to that of recreational fishing.[…]

LDWF agents responded to the complaints on July 24 and found a fleet of menhaden boats between Taylor’s Bayou and Wine Island.[…]

The reason catching pogies has become such a hot-button item is we have more recreational fishermen than we had 40 years ago.[…]

Commercial menhaden fisheries will now have to adhere to a half-mile buffer on the Louisiana coast for the 2024 season.[…]

At its February 1, 2024 meeting, the LWFC voted to postpone a decision to adopt the rules for the menhaden fishery.[…]

Eighteen menhaden fisheries spills this year has caused the LWFC to pass a NOI modifying current rules for the industry.[…]

LDWF enforcement agents have cited two commercial fishing companies for violations related to harvest of menhaden.[…]

The LWFC adopted a Notice of Intent to prohibit the waste of fishery resources and abandonment of menhaden purse seine gear.[…]

CCA Louisiana is undertaking a government relations campaign targeting the menhaden fishery in the Gulf of Mexico.[…]

The LWFC voted to amend a previous NOI, reducing Louisiana coastal buffer zones to Gulf menhaden harvest regulations.[…]

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission amended a NOI that creates coastal buffer zones to Gulf menhaden harvest regulations.[…]

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to add coastal buffer zones to Gulf menhaden harvest regulations.[…]