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A Stacked Deck
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 |
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Thanks raymond...deere looks like our guy
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Thanks Ray, I agree, need to start somewhere else besides the Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries...
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I emailed the govenor too, he can be emailed at
http://www.gov.louisiana.gov/index.c...email_governor |
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Here is a list of the Natural Resources committees for the House and Senate.
We do not have any local represenatives on these committees. Natural Resources Committee……House of Representatives. Badon, Bobby G. 203 East St. Peters Street Carencro, LA 70520 (337)896-3482 (337)896-3484 Billiot, Robert E. #10 Westbank Expressway Westwego, LA 70094 (504)436-8929 (504)436-8994 Burns, Henry L. 954 Hwy. 80 Suite 400 Haughton, LA 71037 (318)949-2463 (318)949-5019 Champagne, Simone B. 1407 Main Street Jeanerette, LA 70544 (337)276-4916 (337)276-4918 Dove, Gordon P.O. Box 629 Houma, LA 70361 (985)876-8823 (985)873-2077 Foil, Franklin J. 320 Somerulos St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225)342-6777 (225)342-6785 Gisclair, Jerry P.O. Drawer 1448 Larose, LA 70373-1448 (985)798-7707 (985)798-7757 Guinn, John E. P.O. Box 287 Jennings, LA 70546 (337)824-0376 (337)824-4780 Harrison, Joe P.O. Drawer 1809 Gray, LA 70359 (800)935-2081 (985)655-9011 Henderson, Reed S. P.O. Box 739 Chalmette, LA 70044 (504)278-6599 (504)278-6597 Jones, Sam 733 Main Street Franklin, LA 70538 (337)828-7778 (337)828-4511 Lambert, Eddie J. P.O. Box 241 Gonzales, LA 70707 (225)644-4947 (225)644-4395 Little, Samuel P. 117 South Franklin Bastrop, LA 71220 (318)556-7026 (318)556-7028 Montoucet, Jack 112 East Hutchinson Avenue Crowley, LA 70526 (337)783-2999 (337)788-4957 Morris, James P. O. Box 217 Oil City, LA 71061 (318)995-6852 (318)995-6890 St. Germain, Karen Gaudet 57835 Plaquemine Street Plaquemine, LA 70764 (225)687-2410 (225)687-6272 Williams, Patrick 1500 N. Market Street Suite A-200 Shreveport, LA 71107 (318)676-5990 (318)676-5992 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Natural Resources Committee Committee Members (225) 644-1526 amedeej@legis.state.la.us Senator Norby Chabert (Vice-Chairman) P.O. Box 2417 Houma, LA 70361 (985) 858-2927 chabertn@legis.state.la.us Senator Dan Claitor 7520 Perkins Road Suite 170 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 765-0206 claitord@legis.state.la.us Senator Michael J. "Mike" Michot P.O. Box 80372 Lafayette, LA 70598 (337) 262-1332 lasen23@legis.state.la.us Senator Jean-Paul J. Morrell 6305 Elysian Fields Ave. Suite 404 New Orleans, LA 70122 (504) 284-4794 morrelljp@legis.state.la.us Senator Dan "Blade" Morrish 119 W. Nezpique Street Jennings, LA 70546 (337) 824-3979 morrishd@legis.state.la.us Senator John R. Smith 611-B South 5th Street Leesville, LA 71446 (800) 259-2709 smithj@legis.state.la.us Senator A.G. Crowe (Interim Member) 646 Carnation St. Slidell, LA 70460 (985) 643-3600
crowea@legis.state.la.us |
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Does anybody know the email to:
Louis E. Buatt Assistant Secretary Office of Coastal Management |
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Nevermind, I think I found it: Louis.Buatt@la.gov |
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I just spoke to him, seemed like a real stand up guy who is concerned about what is going on with the lake. He is working from his end.
Just a reminder, please treat these people with respect when you get to talk to them. |
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ttt
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LDWF knows the East side of Big Lake has been raked clean.
The East side is the only side with fat oysters, so not as many are dredging the West Cove. If they know, why don't they shut it down for 3 or 4 years and let them replentish themselves. |
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Heck, I didn't realize it, but the Senate Chairman was one of my baseball coaches and ended up marrying a girl I grew up with. I will give him a shout and see what I can find out.
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May be a stupid question, but who sets the limits and the method of taking oysters?
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The truth? Biologist.
What most of the people on here will tell you? People with no clue |
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Ok
But are they with LDWF?
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Well I have never seen them on the lake doing any studys and I belive I spend a fare share of time out there
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is the season and method of take set by law or LDWF?
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There is an Oyster Commission/Task Force/Board that takes advice from LDWF biologist.
Basically LDWF sets seasons and limits. Most of the time commissioners on any commission are people who are in that line of business. |
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Sounds like the pimps be gaurdin da Ho's!
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PLEASE SEE POST ABOVE |
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