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News: 2004

LSU Seeks Participants for Coastal Fishing Bait Survey
Posted: 8/13/04

In an effort to strengthen Louisiana’s saltwater bait industry, Louisiana Sea Grant and the LSU Agricultural Center are conducting a study of the current status of bait species and the potential for further development of this industry in Louisiana. During the first phase of research, conducted this summer, Sea Grant agents interviewed numerous bait harvesters and retail bait dealers along the Louisiana coast.

In Phase 2 of the study, coastal anglers and charter boat operators are being asked to participate in the study through an on-line survey. Information derived from this portion of the study will help to guide future research and extension programs related to the production and distribution of marine bait species and to enhance economic development in this vital component of the state’s coastal recreation fishing industry. The results of this study, along with information concerning the industry’s history, current regulations, and technological aspects will be published in the coming year.

Coastal anglers and charter boat owners/operators who have access to the world-wide-web and 15-minutes to spare can take the survey on-line at the following Web address.

http://www.agecon-extension.lsu.edu/CaffeyWeb/Bait.htm

For additional information about the survey, contact Rex Caffey (225-578-2393) or Rusty Gaude (504-433-3664).

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