TweetGov. John Bel Edwards announced today a $250,000 program that will pay part of the cost shrimp fishermen will have to pay for mandated devices to protect sea turtles and other animals from getting trapped in their nets. The Louisiana … Continue reading →
TweetOLYMPIA – The 2020 Puget Sound recreational spot shrimp season will end with a 5-day opening in Marine Areas 7-East and 7-West, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. With spot shrimp still available in the recreational … Continue reading →
Tweet 2020 Fall Shrimp Season Rene LeBreton (504) 286-8745 rlebreton@wlf.la.gov For Immediate Release August 6, 2020 Today, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the opening dates for the fall inshore shrimp season based on information provided by biologists … Continue reading →
Tweet OLYMPIA – Recreational spot shrimp will reopen in Marine Areas 6, 7 West, 7 East and 9 next week, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. The Puget Sound spot shrimp fishery, like other fisheries, has … Continue reading →
TweetUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The opening date is based on an evaluation of the biological, social and economic impact … Continue reading →
Tweet OLYMPIA – Recreational shrimp fishers will get an opportunity to take home more spot shrimp from Marine Area 6 (excluding the Discovery Bay Shrimp District) beginning June 18, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. Starting … Continue reading →
Tweet Action: Opens recreational shrimp fisheries. Effective date: June 20, 2020 until further notice. Species affected: All shrimp species. Location: Marine Area 4 east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh Line. Reason for action: Recreational shrimp fisheries usually begin in May for this area, but due to … Continue reading →
TweetOLYMPIA – Some areas in Puget Sound are scheduled to open for recreational spot shrimp fishing on May 28, while other areas within central Puget Sound and Hood Canal are scheduled to open June 11 under seasons announced today by … Continue reading →
TweetToday, May 7, 2020, two actions were taken to open the 2020 inshore and offshore shrimp season. The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the opening dates for the state inshore waters based on information provided by the Louisiana Department … Continue reading →
Tweet Rene LeBreton (504) 286-8745 rlebreton@wlf.la.gov For Immediate Release April 13, 2020 The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the portion of state outside waters between Calliou Boca and the Atchafalaya River Ship Channel at Eugene Island shall … Continue reading →
TweetDue to the recent office closures to the public, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) encourages new shrimpers to apply for their licenses immediately. LDWF staff are available to process their mailed applications. The department is issuing this … Continue reading →
TweetSALT LAKE CITY — The Great Salt Lake is known for its incredibly high salinity levels that allow people to float, but many may not be aware of its multi-million dollar brine shrimp industry and how the Utah Division of Wildlife … Continue reading →
Tweet *PLEASE NOTE OPENING TIMES IN RED. Today, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the opening dates for the fall inshore shrimp season based on information provided by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries biologists, input from the … Continue reading →
Tweet7 days per week with an increased limit Action: This opens Marine Area 6 (excluding the Discovery Bay Shrimp District) seven days a week for shrimp harvest. Harvest days are currently restricted to Thursday through Sunday each week. Additionally, the daily … Continue reading →
TweetBRUNSWICK, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Mark Williams has announced that Georgia waters will open for commercial and recreational harvest of food shrimp at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Effective that date, commercial food shrimp trawlers can operate … Continue reading →
Tweet The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the portion of state outside waters between the Atchafalaya River Ship Channel at Eugene Island westward to western shore of Freshwater Bayou Canal shall reopen to shrimping at 6:00 a.m. … Continue reading →
Tweet hrimp Season to Open April 25 in a Portion of State Outside Waters The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the portion of state outside waters between Calliou Boca and the Atchafalaya River Ship Channel at Eugene … Continue reading →
TweetOLYMPIA – Recreational shrimp fishing will open May 11 in Puget Sound under seasons announced today by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). This year’s Puget Sound shrimp fishing seasons will begin the second Saturday in May, about … Continue reading →
TweetAt its September meeting near Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to commercial shrimp fishery management that will eliminate barriers to participation in the expanding live seafood market. These changes are part of a long-term … Continue reading →
TweetAUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Sunday, July 15, 2018. The opening date is based on an evaluation of the biological, social and economic impact … Continue reading →
