The next regular Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at the Wildlife and Fisheries Headquarters Building located at 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA.
The following agenda items will be discussed:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Adoption of August 1, 2019 Commission Meeting Minutes
5. Approval of September 5, 2019 Agenda
6. Commission Special Announcements / Personal Privilege
7. Recognize Sergeant Charlie Ferrington as the 2019 Mississippi Flyway Council Waterfowl Protection Officer of the Year – Col. Sammy Martin, Enforcement Division
8. Enforcement Report, August 2019 – Major Edward Skena, Enforcement Division
9. Receive and Consider Declaration of Emergency to Amend 2019-2020 Deer Season in Deer Area 5 – Johnathan Bordelon, Deer Program Manager
10. Receive Presentation on the Migratory Waterfowl Status for the 2019-2020 Fall Season – Larry Reynolds, Wildlife Biologist
11. Receive an Update on the 2019 Recreational Red Snapper Season Landings – Jason Adriance, Marine Fisheries Biologist
12. Receive Presentation on the Spotted Seatrout Stock Assessment – Jason Adriance, Marine Fisheries Biologist
13. Receive and Consider Notice of Intent to Modify the Recreational Length Limits for Mako Sharks – Jason Adriance, Marine Fisheries Biologist
14. Receive Summary Presentation on the August 2019 Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council Meeting – Chris Schieble, Marine Fisheries Biologist
15. Receive an Updated Report on the Impacts of Floodwaters on the Fishery Resources and Fisheries of Louisiana – Christian Winslow, Marine Fisheries Biologist
16. Set January 2020 Commission Meeting Date
17. Receive Public Comments
18. Adjournment
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