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LA governor vetoes tarpon gamefish bill

A bill that would’ve given gamefish status to Atlantic tarpon in Louisiana has been vetoed by Governor Jeff Landry. This despite House Bill 688 by Rep. Joseph Orgeron having passed both chambers of the Louisiana legislature by unanimous margins.  It … Continue reading

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Help make tarpon gamefish in Louisiana

At the FFI Gulf Coast Classic, our Keynote Speaker Dr. Aaron Adams of the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust brought to the attention of the audience a bill currently in process in the 2026 Louisiana legislative session. House Bill 688 by … Continue reading

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