There are reefs in west cove that still have no oyster growth, after the dredging last winter and spring. All boats from Texas also, got shut down in Sabine (wonder why) so they destroyed the reefs in west cove last spring.
60-90 boats dragging chain's and metal baskets across the natural reefs..
What kind of backward state do we live in where natural reefs and spawning grounds are alowed to be knowingly destroyed.. Biggest issue is that they are allowing this during the spawning season on big lake.
Also the oyster market is dominated by pasteruized oysters and there is honestly no need to even allow this destuctive dredging...
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Originally Posted by Raymond
How can there be any legeal sized oysters left in West Cove right now?
Those guys would pull right up to fishing boats and start their death draggs last spring. They don't give a $hit, which is typical Louisiana short sightedness. I figured this was going to happen with the east closures! 
How do they "wlf" keep up with the east/west limits? Might as well let them dredge all the oysters this year so they will not be back the following because there are none to be had.
Might need to add a Stainless Riot gun to my Wading Gear this Fall!!!! |