01-08-2013, 01:10 AM
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced a more accurate method of determining Louisiana's recreational landings of yellowfin tuna effective January 1, 2013. The new method requires anglers and charter captains possessing tunas, billfishes, swordfish, amberjacks, groupers, and snappers first obtain an Offshore Landing Permit. The permit is available at no cost to the public, and can be obtained through the Department's website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/rolp or through smartphone applications. The iPhone app can be downloaded free from the App Store by searching for Louisiana Recreational Offshore Landing Permits App. The Android app can be downloaded free of charge from the Google Play Store by searching for LDWF Rec. Offshore Landing App.
Anglers who land yellowfin tuna must report that catch prior to offloading the catch. Reporting can be done through the smartphone application described above or by calling the toll free number 877-792-3440 and responding to the prompts provided.
Charter captains using tags provided by the department must report landings by the 15th of the month following the month in which the yellowfin tuna was landed.
A detailed description of the program and reporting requirements can be found at the department's website www.wlf.louisiana.gov/rolpor by calling Jason Adriance at (504)-284-2032.
The department will hold three informational workshops explaining reporting requirements and the use of the new technology. These workshops will be held in the following locations beginning at 5:30 p.m. local time:
January 15, 2013
LDWF Fisheries Research Lab<br />
195 Ludwig Annex<br />
Grand Isle, La 70358
January 16, 2013<br />
Belle Chasse Auditorium<br />
8398 Highway 23<br />
Belle Chasse, La 70037
January 17, 2013<br />
Houma Municipal Auditorium<br />
880 Verret Street<br />
Houma, La 70360
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.louisiana.gov on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb or follow us on Twitter @LDWF.
For more information, contact Jason Adriance at 504-284-2032 or jadriance@wlf.la.gov.
Anglers who land yellowfin tuna must report that catch prior to offloading the catch. Reporting can be done through the smartphone application described above or by calling the toll free number 877-792-3440 and responding to the prompts provided.
Charter captains using tags provided by the department must report landings by the 15th of the month following the month in which the yellowfin tuna was landed.
A detailed description of the program and reporting requirements can be found at the department's website www.wlf.louisiana.gov/rolpor by calling Jason Adriance at (504)-284-2032.
The department will hold three informational workshops explaining reporting requirements and the use of the new technology. These workshops will be held in the following locations beginning at 5:30 p.m. local time:
January 15, 2013
LDWF Fisheries Research Lab<br />
195 Ludwig Annex<br />
Grand Isle, La 70358
January 16, 2013<br />
Belle Chasse Auditorium<br />
8398 Highway 23<br />
Belle Chasse, La 70037
January 17, 2013<br />
Houma Municipal Auditorium<br />
880 Verret Street<br />
Houma, La 70360
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.louisiana.gov on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb or follow us on Twitter @LDWF.
For more information, contact Jason Adriance at 504-284-2032 or jadriance@wlf.la.gov.