Columns
Pogie fishing damage facts stack up
The reason catching pogies has become such a hot-button item is we have more recreational fishermen than we had 40 years ago.[…]
menhaden
Inshore Fishing
LWFC modifies pogie buffer
Commercial menhaden fisheries will now have to adhere to a half-mile buffer on the Louisiana coast for the 2024 season.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LWFC stalls when facing pending vote to pass tougher pogie regulations
At its February 1, 2024 meeting, the LWFC voted to postpone a decision to adopt the rules for the menhaden fishery.[…]
Fishing
Eighteen reported menhaden spills this year finally leads to LWFC action
Eighteen menhaden fisheries spills this year has caused the LWFC to pass a NOI modifying current rules for the industry.[…]
News Breaker
Two commercial fishing companies cited for fishing violations
LDWF enforcement agents have cited two commercial fishing companies for violations related to harvest of menhaden.[…]
Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to develop menhaden regulations
The LWFC adopted a Notice of Intent to prohibit the waste of fishery resources and abandonment of menhaden purse seine gear.[…]
Inshore Fishing
CCA leads effort to take pogie battle back to legislature
CCA Louisiana is undertaking a government relations campaign targeting the menhaden fishery in the Gulf of Mexico.[…]
Fishing
Pogie buffer battle continues
The LWFC voted to amend a previous NOI, reducing Louisiana coastal buffer zones to Gulf menhaden harvest regulations.[…]
News Breaker
The LWFC amends Notice of Intent regarding coastal buffer zones to Gulf menhaden harvest
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission amended a NOI that creates coastal buffer zones to Gulf menhaden harvest regulations.[…]
Inshore Fishing
The LWFC adopts NOI to add 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.[…]