The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission took action to amend the current Notice of Intent (NOI) to modify regulations governing the commercial menhaden fishery, including the statewide fishing buffer, restricted areas off southwestern Louisiana, and requirements following the release of gear or fish. The Commission concurrently adopted a Declaration of Emergency to make the amended Rule effective for the duration of the 2024 commercial menhaden season.
This action occurred at a special meeting of the Commission after stakeholder meetings held last week. The Commission received public comment for the current proposed Rule at its regular meeting on February 1, but declined action on the proposal at that time pending additional stakeholder engagement.
Buffer Zone Amendments:
The amended NOI reduces the proposed one-mile statewide buffer to one-half mile, eliminates the proposed buffer off Rutherford Beach, and reduces the buffer off Holly Beach from three miles to one mile.
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