CCA Louisiana

🎣 🐟 Happy National Go Fishing Day!

I always like to say, you can fish anywhere, but you catch fish in Louisiana! Fishing is not only a favorite pastime that brings families and friends together, it's also a major part of our state's economy and culture, supporting jobs, tourism, and communities across Louisiana.

As we continue to celebrate the Year of Outdoors, today is a great reminder to enjoy our beautiful Sportsman's Paradise.

🎙️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗥𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁! 🎙️

Rad sat down for the Season 8 finale to discuss association management, federal regulations, CCA's offshore reef program, and highlights from this year's legislative session — wrapping up with a look at commercial vs. recreational balance on the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.

🎧 Listen to the episode on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-91-gone-fishin-with-ccas-rad-trascher/id1731451676?i=1000773139609

🎧 Listen to the episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Oba0FG4AjoTx1l4Qi8XkW

📰 Read the recap: https://pro.stateaffairs.com/la/politics/pod-gone-fishin-with-rad?utm_campaign=la_podcast&utm_content=link&utm_medium=email&utm_source=EspecialMail

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Louisiana is known as Sportsman's Paradise for a reason. From our bayous and rivers to our lakes and coastal waters, Louisiana's waterways offer opportunities for fishing, recreation, and enjoying local wildlife.

But litter threatens our Sportsman's Paradise. By keeping trash out of our waterways, we can help protect fish habitats, preserve water quality, and ensure future generations can enjoy Louisiana's great outdoors.

Join us this September for Love Our Waterways, Louisiana's largest coordinated waterway and shoreline cleanup effort. Sign to clean up at www.LoveLaWaterways.org and stay tuned here for more Impact Team info.

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana | Louisiana State Parks | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries | Keep Louisiana Beautiful

‘LaPolitics’: An open seat could shift the direction of Wildlife & Fisheries leadership Representatives of the commercial fishing and fur industries currently have a voting majority on the state board that oversees wildlife policy in “sportsman’s paradise.” But that could change this month, depending on who Gov. Jeff Landry appoints to fill the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Co...

Louisiana’s waterways are the lifeblood of our coastal fisheries — and keeping them clean is solid conservation work.

We are proud to stand alongside Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Pontchartrain Conservancy, The Water Institute, Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, LSU College of the Coast & Environment, LSU Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio, Future Use of Energy in Louisiana, Baton Rouge Green, and the Louisiana Department of Education as the Love Our Waterway initiative was officially launched.

This September, communities across the state will hit the rivers, lakes, bayous, and shorelines to clean up what we all fish, paddle, and depend on.

CCA Louisiana’s Impact Team is all in. Stay tuned for more info on some upcoming work days near you!

We are excited to see everyone this Thursday night! Hope to see you there. We have 3 tables left for anyone looking for a last minute table.

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Geaux Tigers!

Three menhaden accountability bills have been signed into law — a win for Louisiana's saltwater fisheries and the saltwater anglers who call this state home.

These new laws will:
✅ INCREASE FINES for menhaden fishing violations
✅ ENHANCE VESSEL TRACKING requirement
✅ REQUIRE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE of menhaden harvest reports

CCA Louisiana thanks Reps. Vincent Cox, Jerome Zeringue, and Joseph Orgeron for their leadership on these bills — and our conservation partners: Louisiana Wildlife Federation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and the Louisiana Charter Fishing for their tireless advocacy alongside us.

While our work to protect Louisiana's fisheries is far from over, we celebrate three meaningful steps forward. Thank you to every member and angler who made their voice heard this session. 🐟⚓