Monofilament Gill Nets (1977)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1977-07-08
Duration: 00:12:37
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1977 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | LEGISLATION | Fishermen | Fisheries | Gillnetting | Monofilament gill nets
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Edwards, Edwin Speaker
- Ullo, Chris Speaker
- Lebauve, Randolph Interviewee
- Bankston, Al Interviewee
- Angelle, Burt Speaker
Description
This segment from the July 8, 1977, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a “Viewpoint” report on a bill aimed at banning the use of monofilament gill nets by commercial fishermen in order to protect the dwindling speckled trout and redfish populations. Host: Beth George