Category Archives: Conservation

Congressman Andrew Clyde of Georgia has introduced House Resolution 8167 this session. Omninously entitled “Return our Constituitional Rights Act of 2022”, the bill was intended to eliminate the federal excise tax on firearms. Whether intended or not, it also calls … Continue reading →

The saga to protect one of the ocean’s most valuable forage species continues this Spring in the Louisiana Legislature. CCA Louisiana, The Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, and many other conservation groups – including the FFI Gulf Coast Council – are … Continue reading →

FFI members and other conservationists in coastal Alabama have an opportunity to help preserve estuary areas vital to marine fisheries. On May 5th, the Board of Trustees of Alabama Forever Wild Trust will hold their quarterly meeting at the L.D. … Continue reading →

At the March meeting of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting, the body adopted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to set an annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder from October 15th through November … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Ben Roussel of Baton Rouge, LA and Chris Williams of Sorrento, LA as the first two FFI members to qualify for the FFI Gulf Coast Council’s Suncatch Challenge Award.  Each will recieve a personalized mug recognizing their achievement, … Continue reading →

In a major failure for marine conservation in the state, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission ignored hundreds of comments from anglers, legislators, charter captains, coastal businesses and conservation organizations and moved forward with a 1/4 mile harvest buffer zone … Continue reading →

At their monthly meeting this coming Thursday, January 6th, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will vote to enact a 1/4 mile buffer zone for menhaden harvest as proposed at their October meeting.  According to its author, the intent of … Continue reading →

Last Thursday October 7th, at their monthly meeting, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent (NOI) to add coastal buffer zones to Gulf menhaden harvest regulations.  The proposed changes would implement a coastwide buffer for commercial … Continue reading →