By using this site, you agree to abide by our user agreement. Red snapper study Scientists from Louisiana, Texas and Alabama have embarked on a three-year study of the red snapper population in the Gulf of Mexico. State and federal agencies have managed the red snapper fishery extensively since 1990 in response to complaints that the species was disappearing in the Gulf. Scientists want to determine if the stock of red snapper is a single interbreeding population, or several distinct groups. If the Gulf has multiple breeding stocks, regulators could assess the each group individually and manage each on a regional basis.
Scientists say that the recreational angling and diving communities provide all of their samples.
They ask that anglers cooperate with the study by allowing scientists to examine red snapper catches at dockside and during tournaments and rodeos. Rodeo call Organizations sponsoring summer fishing rodeos that wish to have their events listed on the Outdoors page, should contact the newspaper soon. Information required includes the date, location of the main weigh stations, and the name and phone number of a contact person. DU Greenwings Children age 5-17 can participate in the Slidell chapter of Ducks Unlimited's annual Greenwing event at Crawford Landing Campground on April 17. Scheduled activities include seminars on boating and water safety, fly-tying, gun safety and shooting and duck identification and calling.