State may make it illegal to dump menhaden and abandon fishing gear
Massive pogie spill may lead to tougher regulations



State may make it illegal to dump menhaden and abandon fishing gear

State calls massive fish kill near Holly Beach statistically ‘insignificant’

While other states increase protections, Louisiana is still the Wild West for the Menhaden Industry

Menhaden fishing companies warned of job losses if bill was passed

A proposed law would put the first restrictions on the state’s menhaden industry

Environmental and sport fishing groups want restrictions on menhaden industry

Menhaden fishing may be harming redfish, trout, other species, supporters say

Fish processor in Empire has a history of complaints about foul-smelling waste

Menhaden fishing will go unrestricted after bill to create buffer fails