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Louisiana inshore shrimp season to close June 30, 2022 in state inside waters
The LDWF announced the 2022 spring inshore shrimp season will close at official sunset on June 30, 2022 in all state inside waters. […]
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Field Notes
Toadfish shrimp tool
Toadfish’s shrimp peeling tool is the only high quality tool that can peel, devein and butterfly the shrimp in one smooth, easy motion. […]
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Louisiana shrimp season to close Dec. 20 in portions of state waters
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the 2021 fall inshore shrimp season will close in most state inside waters. […]
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Louisiana inshore shrimp season to close July 2 in remaining inside waters
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the 2021 spring inshore shrimp season will close on July 2, 2021. […]
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Artificial Reef Program reminds shrimpers of reef locations in Lake Borgne and Mississippi Sound
LDWF is working to replace the buoys on four reefs and reminds shrimpers to be mindful of the reef locations. […]
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Opening dates for the spring inshore shrimp season
On May 6, 2021, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the opening dates for the spring inshore shrimp season. […]
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Shrimp season to open May 10 in the remaining state outside waters
State waters between the Atchafalaya River Ship Channel westward to the western shore of Freshwater Bayou Canal shall reopen to shrimping. […]
Outdoor Updates
Shrimp at the weir
New Iberia’s Clay Peltier has walked the two weirs along Bird Island Bayou in Marsh Island with cast net in hand for many years to catch shrimp. […]
Outdoor Updates
Louisiana restaurants to disclose use of foreign shrimp and crawfish
The Louisiana Senate unanimously passed House Bill 335 (34-0), requiring restaurants to disclose whether they serve imported shrimp or crawfish. […]
Columns
Pastalaya, Fish Tacos are hits
New Iberia’s Lynn Breaux shares his recipes for Savory Cajun Pastalaya and Lynn’s Fish Tacos. They have a good flavor profile and can be whipped up quickly. […]
Columns
Camp chef cooks Creole seafood classics
This Barbecue shrimp and sweet potato grits offers the contrasting tastes of spicy and sweet, while David Rouse’s corn and crab bisque makes a hearty meal. […]
Fishing
Inshore shrimp season to close July 2, in a portion of Zone 1 and Zone 3
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the 2018 spring inshore shrimp season will close at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2018, in the following areas: […]
Inshore Fishing
Inshore shrimp season to close June 27, in a portion of Zone 1 and Zone 2, LDWF says
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the 2018 spring inshore shrimp season will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, from the Mississippi/Louisiana state line westward to the western shore of Freshwater Bayou Canal except for the following waters: Lake Pontchartrain, Chef Menteur and Rigolets Passes, Lake Borgne, the Louisiana portion of Mississippi Sound, and the open waters of Breton and Chandeleur Sounds. […]
Columns
Easy (and delicious) shrimp recipes
Fishing with a chef is always fun: When you get back to the camp, it’s not bologna sandwiches. […]
Inshore Fishing
Marsh Man Masson vid: I caught my own shrimp to fill my freezer
After an incredibly successful fishing trip for speckled trout near Grand Isle, I connected with Capt. Daryl Carpenter, who has been pulling a 12- or 16-foot trawl every day, directly behind his camp on Louisiana’s only inhabited barrier island. […]
Columns
Captain of the kitchen
Balsamic Shrimp has a distinct sweet tang from the honey and the balsamic vinegar, but there is no sour component in its taste profile. […]