Finfish Task Force Agenda
Thursday, May 17, 2018, 2:00PM
The Louisiana Room
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
I.Call to Order
II.Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
III.Approval of the December 5, 2017 Meeting Minutes and the May 17, 2018 Agenda
IV.New Business
A. Election of Vice-Chairman and Alternate Designees-FTF
B. Approval of the Finfish Task Force Bylaws- FTF
C. To Hear an Update on the Status of Black Drum and Discussion on Potential Changes to Recreational and Commercial Harvest, Size, and Bag Limits- LDWF
D. To Hear a Presentation on the Freshwater Stock Assessment- LDWF
E. To Hear Discussion on Mullet Fisheries Issues- FTF
F. To Hear Discussion on Finfish Trawling- FTF
V.Public Comment
VI.Set Next Meeting Date and Location
VII.Adjourn
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