LSU
Seeks Participants for Coastal Fishing Bait Survey
Posted:
8/13/04
In an effort to
strengthen Louisiana’s saltwater bait industry, Louisiana
Sea Grant and the LSU Agricultural Center are conducting a
study of the current status of bait species and the potential
for further development of this industry in Louisiana. During
the first phase of research, conducted this summer, Sea Grant
agents interviewed numerous bait harvesters and retail bait
dealers along the Louisiana coast.
In Phase 2 of the
study, coastal anglers and charter boat operators are being
asked to participate in the study through an on-line survey.
Information derived from this portion of the study will help
to guide future research and extension programs related to
the production and distribution of marine bait species and
to enhance economic development in this vital component of
the state’s coastal recreation fishing industry. The
results of this study, along with information concerning the
industry’s history, current regulations, and technological
aspects will be published in the coming year.
Coastal
anglers and charter boat owners/operators who have access
to the world-wide-web and 15-minutes to spare can take the
survey on-line at the following Web address.
http://www.agecon-extension.lsu.edu/CaffeyWeb/Bait.htm
For additional
information about the survey, contact Rex Caffey (225-578-2393)
or Rusty Gaude (504-433-3664).
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