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State Offices Closed in Ascension, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, and Iberville Parishes Tues., May 18

Due to heavy rainfall, our headquarers office will be closed today, as well as those field offices in Ascension, Calcasieu, East Baton Rouge, and Iberville Parishes

Shrimp Fishermen: Apply for Reimbursement for Skimmer Turtle Excluder Devices

As of August 1, 2021, skimmer vessels 40 feet long and over must install turtle excluder devices (TEDs). LDWF will be reimbursing eligible fishermen up to 60% of the cost for two skimmer TEDs. Participants must attend an online informational meeting The last meeting will be held June 2, 2021. Learn more.

Shrimp Fishermen: NOAA Fisheries Offering Webinars to Assist Skimmer TED Installation

The webinars are scheduled twice a month on Tuesday mornings, 9 am - 10:30 am, on May 18, June 1, June 15, July 13, and July 27, 2021. Virtual workshops will be held one Friday a month, 9 am - 10:30 am, on May 14, June 25, and July 30, 2021.

LDWF Proposed License and Fee Restructure

View a snapshot of our proposed fee and license restructure in HB 691.

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May18

Hunter Education Class - St. Landry Parish

May19

Webinar Regarding Grants Available for Alternative Oyster Culture

May21

Hunter Education Instructor Class - Lafayette Parish

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Hunter Education Class - St. Charles Parish

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