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• New Video Demonstrates the Tastier Side of Invasive Species
• Fall Inshore Shrimp Season Extended in Portion of Zone 1
• Commercial Fishing Licenses Available in Bourg on Dec. 8 and 9
• Commission Takes No Action to Modify Reef Fish Rules
• Commercial Fishery for Greater Amberjack in Louisiana Waters to Close 12:01 A.M., Local TIme, Nov. 7, 2009 Until Jan. 1, 2010
• 2008 Louisiana Recreational Fisherman and Health Advisory Survey Report
• D.H.H., L.D.W.F. Officials Express Concerns Over Proposed F.D.A. Oyster Action on Oyster Industry
• Oyster Season to be Delayed in Portions of the Public Oyster Seed Grounds
• Lake D'Arbonne Reopened for Fishing Activities
• Lake Bistineau Drawdown Initiated on Sept. 16
• L.D.W.F. Extends Deadline for Commerical Fisherman and Seafood Dealer Cooperative Research Survey Program
• Salvinia Control Effort on Saline Lake Proves Successful
• Commercial King Mackerel Season to Close September 12
• NOAA to Pursue National Policy for Sustainable Marine Aquaculture
• L.D.W.F. and Partners Host Elmer's Island Trash Bash
• L.D.W.F. to Begin Accepting Applications for Boat Titles this Week
• L.D.W.F. Provides Updated Information for Disaster Reimbursement Program
• Sea Grant Extension Leader Announced
• Commission Sets 2009-10 Louisiana Oyster Seasons
• 2009 Louisiana Fall Shrimp Season to Open August 10
• L.D.W.F. Announces Locations and Times to Assist Commercial Fishermen and Seafood Dealers in Competing Cooperative Research Surveys
• L.D.W.F. Extends Application Deadline for Commercial Fisherman and Seafood Dealer Cooperative Research Survey Program
• Shrimp Season to Close in Additional Portions of Zone 1 and All of Zone 3
• LDWF Seeking New Members to Crab Task Force
• Shrimp Season to Close in Portions of Zone 1
• Commercial Fisheries for Deepwater Groupers in Louisiana Waters to Close 12:01 A.M., Local Time, June 27, 2009 Until Jan. 1, 2010
• Shrimp Season to Close in Zone 2
• Commercial Fishing for Large Coastal Sharks to Remain Closed in Louisiana Waters
• State of Louisiana Announces $30 Million Assistance Program to Aid Fishermen Affected by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
• L.D.W.F. Extends Deadline to Complete Oyster Lease Rehabilitation Work
• L.D.W.F. Schdules Second Public Meeting to Present the Tilapia Rapid Response Plan for Port Sulphur Area
• LDWF Removes Abandoned Crab Traps in Portions of Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes
• Recreational Fishery for Red Snapper in Louisiana Waters to Close 12:01 A.M., Local Time, August 15, 2009
• L.D.W.F. Schedules Public Meeting to Present Tilapia Eradication Plan for Port Sulfur Area
• Direct Mail Campaign Re-Introducing Thousands to Fishing
• Louisiana Spring Shrimp Season to Open
• L.D.W.F. Fishing Closure Declared in an Area South of Port Sulphur in Plaquemines Parish
• L.D.W.F. Fisheries Recovery Assessment Will Benefit Commerical Fisherman and Seafood Dealers
• Shrimp Season in Portion of Louisiana Offshore Territorial Waters Reopened to Shrimping
• Hunting and Fishing Advisory Education Council to Meet
• Two Special Artificial Reef Sites to Be Established
• Oyster Season to Close Early in Selected Portions of the Public Oyster Seed Grounds
• Fall Inshore Shrimp Season to Close in Zone