Thursday, February 26, 2026, 10:00AM
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 August 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes

IV.             Approval of the February 26, 2025 Meeting Agenda

V.               New Business

A.     To Discuss the Migration of Bull Redfish into Coastal Bay and Marshes – FTF

B.     To Discuss the Use of Bait Seine Nets on Sand Bars at the Mouth of Rivers - FTF

C.    To Discuss the Regulations for Checking and Rebaiting Set Lines Every 24 Hours – FTF

D.    To Discuss an Update on Notice of Intent (NOI) to Reduce the Buffer Zone for the Commercial Menhaden Industry – FTF

E.     To Receive the 2025 Total Menhaden Catch – FTF

F.     To Discuss Catfish User-group Conflict in Pass Manchac and Potential Restrictions on Hoop-netting – LDWF

G.    To Approve a Letter of Support for Responsible Anglers United (RAU) Grant Application for Habitat Restoration in Lafourche Parish - FTF

VI.             Public Comment

VII.           To Hear Future Agenda Item Proposals

VIII.         Set Next Meeting Date and Location

IX.             Adjourn

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