Finfish Task Force to Meet August 11

Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
LDWF Headquarters
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70898

Agenda

I.                Pledge of Allegiance

II.               Roll Call and Introduction of Guests

III.              Approval of the May 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes

IV.               Approval of the August 11, 2026 Meeting Agenda

V.                New Business

A.     To Hear an Update on the 2020/2021 Hurricane Disaster Grant Funding – LDWF

B.     To Hear Updates on Seafood Safety Task Force – LDAF

C.    To Discuss the Tarpon Fishery and the Most Recent Legislative Changes that Would Have Designated Tarpon as a Gamefish - FTF

D.    To Hear an Update on Recreational Red Snapper Landings Estimates and Season Implications - LDWF

VI.            Public Comment

VII.          To Hear Future Agenda Item Proposals

VIII.         Set Next Meeting Date and Location

IX.            Adjourn

The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend. To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at: https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a9JzT7vnQC-Z4LcQAYPEWQ

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