LDWF Applauds Council for Amendment 28, Will Continue Fighting for Fairness
We at LDWF strongly feel that you should always follow the latest and greatest science when you make decisions about managing fisheries. With that in ... Read More
Snapper Articles
2015 State Snapper Season a Success but Charter Fishermen Miss Opportunities
After several months of supplemental success, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will close recreational red snapper season in state waters Sept. 8 at ... Read More
LDWF Supports Revising Red Snapper Allocations Based on Latest Science and Improved Recreational Landings Data
At its upcoming meeting in New Orleans this week, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will take final action on Reef Fish Fishery Management ... Read More
AG Caldwell Opposes New Federal Limitations On Red Snapper Fishing
Attorney General James D. “Buddy” Caldwell, on behalf of our Department, is urging a court to throw out federal regulatory guidelines for red snapper fishing ... Read More
Louisiana’s Cooperative Marine Fish Tagging Program
The CCA, a conservation based group of anglers, started a volunteer tagging program back in the mid ’80’s due to the gamefish status of red ... Read More
2015 Recreational Fishing Regulations Major Changes
The LDWF is always monitoring the population of many species and the overall status of the environment. If they see negative impacts to populations, they ... Read More
