June 8, 2022
In a Tight Vote, Louisiana Legislators Opt Not to Consider Pogie Catch Limit
A bipartisan bill won’t go any further, but more decision-makers are beginning to question claims that the pogie industry is causing no harm to coastal fisheries or habitat.
May 12, 2022
Management Update Will Help Striped Bass Recover
Fisheries managers vote to finalize the first overhaul of the Atlantic striped bass management plan in almost 20 years.
May 10, 2022
Join the Businesses Urging Louisiana Lawmakers to Pass Bipartisan Pogie Bill
Local, national, and global fishing companies and manufacturers are showing their support for Louisiana HB 1033.
April 29, 2022
Pogie Bill Passes House in Louisiana
Rep. Joe Orgeron’s HB 1033 earns strong bipartisan support, now moves to Senate.
March 17, 2022
Anglers Need Louisiana Lawmakers to Create Pogie Boat Buffer Zone
A commonsense measure with bipartisan support would keep disruptive industrial menhaden harvest activity farther away from Louisiana beaches.
March 8, 2022
First Overhaul of Atlantic Striped Bass Management in Almost 20 Years
The TRCP and our recreational fishing partners are weighing in with detailed, technical feedback for fisheries managers—here are the high points.
January 5, 2022
Commission Votes to Weaken Already Inadequate Proposal to Protect Fragile Coast from Pogie Boats
Vote ignores the recreational fishing community and others, but there is more time to stand up for conservation.
December 9, 2021
Preliminary Study Shows Extent of Menhaden’s Role in Gulf Ecosystem
Results could help support a new management model that considers the needs of sportfish.
July 26, 2021
Expert Panel Discusses Gulf Menhaden Management
TRCP gathered conservation leaders, fisheries managers, fishing businesses, and media to talk about gulf menhaden management and the industrial menhaden reduction fishery’s impact on recreational fishing.
June 15, 2021
Louisiana Lawmakers Reject Bill to Create Pogie Boat Buffer Zone
Champions of sportfish populations, coastal habitat, and recreational fishing were disappointed by the failure to keep disruptive industrial menhaden harvest activity farther away from Louisiana beaches.
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