Louisiana Shrimp Task Force to Meet May 6

Baton Rouge, Apr 30, 2026 -  

Andrew Blanchard, Chairman

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

LDWF Headquarters, Joe L. Herring Room

2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

AGENDA

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Call to Order
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of February 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of May 6, 2026 Meeting Agenda
6. Federal Shrimp Permit Report
7. Financial Report
8. New Business
   1. To Receive a Report on the Special Shrimp Season Opening in the Vermillion-Tech Basin - LDWF
   2. To Hear and Consider Shrimp Data Trends and the 2026 Inshore Spring Shrimp Season Recommendations – LDWF
   3. To Discuss Existing and Proposed Legislation Through the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Related to the Shrimp Industry – LDH
   4. To Discuss Public Records Relating to Shrimp Testing in Restaurants – STF
   5. To Discuss the Federal Assessments of Turtle Populations in the Gulf – STF
   6. To Discuss Marketing for the Shrimp Industry Through the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) – STF
9. Public Comment
10. Set Next Meeting
11. 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 to the meeting via webinar, register here. 

If you would like to call in via phone, you can log onto the webinar by dialing in at 215-861-0674, and using the password- 806520#

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is committed to accommodating all reasonable special requests regarding access to our meetings. Please direct all sign language interpreting services or other accommodation needs to rlebreton@wlf.la.gov at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date.