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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Shrimp Task Force
Shrimp Task Force to discuss 2026 fall season and low prices
The Louisiana Shrimp Task Force will hear a report on shrimp data trends and recommendations for the 2026 inshore fall shrimp season from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Members will also discuss low shrimp prices, the USDA shrimp purchasing program, and marketing efforts through the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The meeting includes updates on the Seafood Safety Task Force and hurricane disaster grant funding.
- Hear and consider 2026 inshore fall shrimp season recommendations – LDWF
- Discuss low shrimp prices
- Discuss USDA shrimp purchasing program
- Discuss marketing for shrimp industry through LDAF
- Update on 2020/2021 hurricane disaster grant funding – LDWF
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Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting
Andrew Blanchard, Chairman
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Terrebonne Parish Main Library
151 Library Drive, Houma, LA 70360
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of May 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of August 5,2026 Meeting Agenda
Federal Shrimp Permit Report
Financial Report
New Business
To Hear and Consider Shrimp Data Trends and the 2026 Inshore Fall Shrimp Season Recommendations – LDWF
To Hear an Update from the Seafood Safety Task Force – LDAF
To Hear an Update on the 2020/2021 Hurricane Disaster Grant Funding – LDWF
To Discuss the Shrimp Task Force Attendance for the Washington, DC Mardi Gras Louisiana Live Event – STF
To Discuss Presenting Shrimp Industry Related Issues Directly to the Governor – STF
To Discuss Marketing for the Shrimp Industry Through the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) – STF
To Discuss the USDA Shrimp Purchasing Program – STF
To Discuss Low Shrimp Prices – STF
Public Comment
Set Next Meeting
Adjourn
The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend. To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at: https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kgD-U-1OT9-Skdc01AYZkQ
If you would like to call in via phone, you can log onto the webinar by dialing in at 215-861-0674, and using the password- 806520#
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged wi …
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Recent meetings
Wed May 6, 2026
Shrimp Task Force
Louisiana Shrimp Task Force to discuss 2026 inshore spring shrimp season
The Louisiana Shrimp Task Force will meet to review shrimp data trends and recommendations for the 2026 inshore spring shrimp season. The body will also discuss industry legislation, marketing, and federal reports. Members will receive a report on the special shrimp season opening in the Vermillion-Tech Basin.
- 2026 Inshore Spring Shrimp Season Recommendations
- Special Shrimp Season Opening report for Vermillion-Tech Basin
- Proposed Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) legislation related to the shrimp industry
- Federal assessments of turtle populations in the Gulf
- Marketing for the shrimp industry through the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)
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Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting
Andrew Blanchard, Chairman
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1:00 p.m.
LDWF Headquarters, Joe L. Herring Room
2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
AGENDA
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Call to Order
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of February 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes
V. Approval of May 6, 2026 Meeting Agenda
VI. Federal Shrimp Permit Report
VII. Financial Report
VIII. New Business
A. To Receive a Report on the Special Shrimp Season Opening in the Vermillion-Tech
Basin - LDWF
B. To Hear and Consider Shrimp Data Trends and the 2026 Inshore Spring Shrimp
Season Recommendations – LDWF
C. To Discuss Existing and Proposed Legislation Through the Louisiana Department of
Health (LDH) Related to the Shrimp Industry – LDH
D. To Discuss Public Records Relating to Shrimp Testing in Restaurants – STF
E. To Discuss the Federal Assessments of Turtle Populations in the Gulf – STF
F. To Discuss Marketing for the Shrimp Industry Through the Louisiana Department of
Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) – STF
IX. Public Comment
X. Set Next Meeting
XI. Adjourn
The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by
Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend. To listen in to the meeting via
webinar register at: https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6Lypyg3cQUqxUcQ85dBKTA
If you would like to call in via phone, you can log onto the webinar by dialing in at 215-861-0674, and
using the passwor …
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Wed Feb 25, 2026
Shrimp Task Force
Shrimp Task Force to review testing findings and Gulf closure decisions
The Louisiana Shrimp Task Force will hear updates on shrimp testing, federal permits, and discuss potential early openings of Gulf waters and inside waters. Members will also review financial reports and consider new sampling techniques.
- Hear presentation on shrimp testing findings from SeaD Consulting
- Discuss 3-Mile Line Gulf closures and possible early opening
- Discuss early inside water openings for specific areas
- Review financial report and federal shrimp permit report
- Consider new shrimp sampling techniques
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✓ Decided: Shrimp Task Force approves financial report and reviews seafood authenticity data
The Task Force approved the December 2025 minutes and a financial report showing a remaining fund balance of $487,187. Members discussed SeaD Consulting's findings on shrimp mislabeling and LDWF's new saltwater electrofishing sampling techniques. No legislative or regulatory changes were decided during the meeting.
- Approved December 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved February 25, 2026 amended meeting agenda
- Approved financial report with $487,187 fund balance and $86,173 budget balance
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Louisiana Shrimp Task Force Meeting
Andrew Blanchard, Chairman
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Terrebonne Parish Main Library
151 Library Drive, Houma, LA 70360
AGENDA
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Call to Order
III. Roll Call
IV. Approval of December 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes
V. Approval of February 25, 2026 Meeting Agenda
VI. Federal Shrimp Permit Report
VII. Financial Report
VIII. New Business
A. To Hear a Presentation Regarding Shrimp Testing Findings – SeaD Consulting,
David Williams
B. To Hear a Report of the LDAF Seafood Safety Task Force February Meeting – LDAF
C. To Hear an Update on the STF Washington, D.C. Trip and Discuss Future Trips –
STF, Andrew Blanchard
D. To Discuss the 3-Mile Line Gulf Closures and Possible Early Opening – STF,
Rodney Olander
E. To Discuss Possible Early Inside Water Openings for Specific Areas – STF, Rodney
Olander
F. To Discuss Possible New Shrimp Sampling Techniques – STF, Andrew Blanchard
IX. Public Comment
X. Set Next Meeting
XI. Adjourn
The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by
Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend. To listen in to the meeting via
webinar register at: https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xgjtU8u7TlePMXWtc66QGw
If you would like to call in via phone, you can log onto the webinar by dialing in at 215-861-0674, and
using the password- 806520#
The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with ma …
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Shrimp Task Force Meeting Minutes
February 25, 2026
Terrebonne Parish Main Library
151 Library Drive
Houma, LA 70360
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Call to order
The meeting was called to order at 10:06am.
III. Roll call
Voting Members Present:
Rodney Olander
Andrew Blanchard
Lance Nacio
Kristen Baumer
Alan Gibson
Voting Members Absent:
Randy Pearce
Jeff Drury
Phillip Tran
Chalin Delaune
Acy Cooper
Non-Voting Members Present:
Konnor Lockfield
Allison Dumas in for Gene Cavalier
Capt. Jeff Boyd in for Davis Madere
Non-Voting Members Absent:
Bryan Wallace
Jack Isaacs
IV. Rodney Olander motioned to approve the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes, 2nd by Kristen
Baumer. Motion carries.
V. Rodney Olander motioned to approve the February 25, 2026 amended meeting agenda, 2nd by
Kristen Baumer. Motion carries.
VI. Federal Shrimp Permit Report
The board was presented with an updated copy of the Federal Shrimp Permit Report
VII. Financial Report
Remaining fund Balance - $487,187
Remaining Budget Balance - $86,173
Rodney Olander motioned to approve the financial report as presented, 2nd by Kristen Baumer. Motion
carries.
VIII. New Business
A. To Hear a Presentation Regarding Shrimp Testing Findings – SeaD Consulting
David Williams stated that the Louisiana Department of Health has a database and SeaD Consulting has
one as well to compare import information. David Williams stated that SeaD Consulting and LDH went
to Alexandria to t …
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