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POSTPONED: Soft Shell Crab Industry Workshop

When:
July 12, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2022-07-12T09:00:00-05:00
2022-07-12T12:00:00-05:00
Where:
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
61389 Hwy. 434 Lacombe
LA 70445

 

UPDATE: The Soft Shell Crab Industry Workshop scheduled for July 12 has been postponed and will be rescheduled. We will share the new date once that information is available.


 

While the basics of the fishery remain the same, regulations, policies, economics and research continue to change in the blue crab industry. This workshop is designed to cover topics important to crab fishermen, processors, shedders and anyone else interested in the crab industry.

Image: Soft Shell Crab Industry Workshop flyer

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TOPICS:

  • Harvesting and Handling Peelers and Busters Soft Shell Systems
  • Recirculated System Maintenance and Water Quality
  • Updates & Reminders for Blue Crab Regulations
  • System Demo

Registration Deadline July 8

To register or for more information, contact:

  • Elizabeth Robinson — [email protected]
  • Carol Franze — (985) 875-2635 or
  • Julie Lively — (225) 578-7507