You Can Help Support TAG Louisiana

Expenses associated with Tag Louisiana (ie, postage, tags, improved services) are continually increasing. RFRI & CCA have been funding & identifying partners for TAG since the State of Louisiana ended support for the program in 2017. We could use your help! Please consider a one-time or recurring donation so we can continue to improve our understanding of marine sport fish movements, habitat use & population dynamics.

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TAG LOUISIANA

Cooperative Marine Fish Tagging Program
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

TAG Louisiana is a joint program between RFRI and the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana.  Since it’s inception in 1985, program volunteers have tagged more than 300,000 fish, and reported more than 15,000 recaptures.

 
The two main objectives of TAG Louisiana are: (1) to establish a sound marine sport fish tag and recapture program utilizing a diverse cooperative program specifically designed to employ and educate anglers, and (2) to improve our understanding of marine sport fish movements, patterns of habitat use and population dynamics.
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RED SNAPPER TOURNAMENT

Help us collect valuable info on Red Snapper by taking photos of your catch (via our Angler Almanac app) and tagging your releases.

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WHAT IS TAGGING?

The Tagging Program provides a tagging kit, including tags and tag applicators. Dedicated volunteer taggers receive program gifts and will be given access to the Tagging Community website. Here taggers may track the data they have collected for each of the fish they have tagged, released and reported. Taggers will also be notified if one of their tagged fish is ever recaptured, providing that fish’s history. 
 
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HOW TO TAG A FISH

Watch the video for instructions and more information on tagging.

CAUGHT A TAGGED FISH?

Record the following pertinent information immediately listed below. Then release the fish with the tag still intact if under/over size or you would just like to catch and release. Call 1 (800) 891-3977 or click here to report your tagged fish and receive your reward.

  • Species
  • Tag number
  • Location description and GPS coordinates (within one mile)
  • Length of the fish
  • Time of day
  • Date
  • Any comments (such as condition)
REPORT A TAGGED FISH ONLINE

WANT TO START TAGGING?

Volunteer anglers are trained on proper tagging techniques to ensure survivability of the tagged fish after handling, and are instructed as to the reporting requirements that are expected, such as accurate GPS locations (within one mile) for tracking purposes.

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