Mods may move this thread but I believe it will get more play here than the Conservationsist forum.
After some investigation, I have come to the conclusion that we are waisting our time trying to deal with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries.
The Oyster Task FARCE that everyone cites as working for the resource is actually a group of like minded individuals put together to promote,market and harvest of all things "OYSTERS". These folks could care less about the resources in Calcasieu Lake. I have listed the website for their group below and you will find several individuals on it from our end of the state with connections to WLF and one commercial interest on the lake.
I do believe anyone we speak with in Baton Rouge will talk the "Company Line" from their prepared notes without deviation. IMO, they don't have any biological information from Calcasieu Lake to support the harvest numbers that has taken place in the past or future. I believe all interested in the future of the lake should redirect our efforts to the Louisiana Legislative Department of Natural Resources Board. They are our legislators in Baton Rouge and would love to hear from us on this issue.
http://louisianaoysters.org/members.php
The Department of Natural Resources might be a good starting point for us also, hear is their website and contact information.
http://dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?m...&pid=85&ngid=5