Rodney Olander, Chairman

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 1:00 p.m.

LDWF Headquarters

2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70898

 

AGENDA

 

I.                 Pledge of Allegiance

II.               Call to Order

III.              Roll Call

IV.             Approval of March 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes

V.               Approval of April 30, 2025 Meeting Agenda

VI.             Financial Report

VII.           Federal Shrimp Permit Report

VIII.         New Business

A.     To Hear a Congressional Legislative Effort and Fair Trade Update- Joel Hirst, Senior Foreign Policy Advisor- Office of Sen. Bill Cassidy

B.     To Discuss Executive Order, “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness”- Neal McMillian, Director of Federal Affairs, LA Department of Energy and Natural Resources

C.    To Hear an Update on Shrimp Testing and Labeling- LDAF

D.    To Hear and Consider Shrimp Data Trends and the 2025 Inshore Spring Shrimp Season Recommendation- LDWF

E.     To Hear a Presentation on State Shrimp: Voluntary Effort Monitoring Program- Nathan Putman- LGL

F.     To Discuss the Special Bait Dealers Permit- STF

IX.             Public Comment

X.               Set Next Meeting

XI.             Adjourn

 

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