New LWFC Commissioner

[Duck Butter]

http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/38361


Aug. 8, 2014 -- Governor Bobby Jindal announced Aug. 7 the appointment of Bart Yakupzack to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC).

Yakupzack, of Lake Charles, is an attorney with the Gray Law Firm in Lake Charles. Yakupzack is on the Board of Directors for the Chamber Southwest Louisiana and is a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, the Coastal Conservation Association, and the LSU FWF Alumni Association.

LWFC members welcomed Yakupzack at their monthly meeting in Baton Rouge on Thursday. He will fill the at-large member vacancy on the commission and serve through April 30, 2019.

Yakupzack is a lifelong resident of south Louisiana, which has been his family’s home for over four generations, and where he and his wife Kathryn are raising their two children. He received both a bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries, and a law degree from Louisiana State University. He has practiced oil and gas and land management related law for over 10 years.

The LWFC was created to protect, conserve, and replenish the natural resources and wildlife of the state, including all aquatic life. The commission has the authority to establish definite management programs and policies and to approve and accept all contracts at its discretion.

According to the statute, the commission is comprised of seven members appointed by the governor, subject to senate confirmation. Members include three residents of the coastal parishes of the state who are representatives of the commercial fishing and fur industries and four members from the state at-large.

[Clampy]

uploadfromtaptalk1407849648692.jpg

["W"]

!!!!!!

[RickLafayette]

Kayakupzacker

[Smalls]

I know Bart. Great guy, great turkey hunter. I believe he will do a fine job as a commissioner. Had the pleasure of serving on the Lake Charles N W T F committee with Bart, and he did a lot more than many would do for the chapter.

[Duck Butter]

Originally Posted by Smalls

I know Bart. Great guy, great turkey hunter. I believe he will do a fine job as a commissioner. Had the pleasure of serving on the Lake Charles N W T F committee with Bart, and he did a lot more than many would do for the chapter.

is his dad Paul?

Paul Y used to be refuge manager at Lacassine and Sabine, now at Big Branch complex I think

[T-TOP]

Glad we could keep the seat in this area. We got lucky with this appointment. Think he will do a great job.

[Smalls]

Originally Posted by Duck Butter

is his dad Paul?

Paul Y used to be refuge manager at Lacassine and Sabine, now at Big Branch complex I think

Always meant to ask him, never remembered to. Paul is actually retired from USFWS I believe. He's started consulting.

[keakar]

what is the assumption on him at this point?

is the new guy going to be a science data reason based decision maker or another one of those PC emotion and it feels good reason decision maker?

[Duck Butter]

Originally Posted by keakar

what is the assumption on him at this point?

is the new guy going to be a science data reason based decision maker or another one of those PC emotion and it feels good reason decision maker?

he is a representative from SW part of state, has degree in wildlife and fisheries and seems to be a good fellow. He is only one vote though, will have to wait and see

[DA COVE]

Attorney, National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Waterfowl, the Coastal Conservation Association.

U decide.... ????
Guess time will tell..

[Smalls]

Originally Posted by keakar

what is the assumption on him at this point?

is the new guy going to be a science data reason based decision maker or another one of those PC emotion and it feels good reason decision maker?

As far as wildlife goes, I'd say he's more of a science guy. Definitely conservation minded. But, like DB said, he's only one vote.

If there was ever a guy I would have faith in, it would be Bart.

["W"]

Guess we will see if he supports "feel good or right thing to do" limits

[BuckingFastard]

this will be really good or really bad! guess time will tell. he has more connections than the last guy that quit. i dont know him so i cant say what he will be like and ill just have to see for myself.

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by BuckingFastard

this will be really good or really bad! guess time will tell.

Very astute observation.

[BuckingFastard]

Originally Posted by Goooh

Very astute observation.

yep i dont know what to say

[BuckingFastard]

i also meant, he is so connected that he will have lots of people trying to influence him. whether its good or bad influence.... only time will tell....

now its spelled out more obviously.

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by BuckingFastard

i also meant, he is so connected that he will have lots of people trying to influence him. whether its good or bad influence.... only time will tell....

now its spelled out more obviously.

Lol, got it. Couldn't pass on it!

[BuckingFastard]

Originally Posted by Goooh

Lol, got it. Couldn't pass on it!

i was being lazy while being lazy.. tough stuff.. i woulnt have either, trust me!! lol

[Smalls]

Originally Posted by BuckingFastard

i also meant, he is so connected that he will have lots of people trying to influence him. whether its good or bad influence.... only time will tell....

now its spelled out more obviously.

I'd like to think Bart's character would keep him from falling into such situations where he is persuaded one way or another, but we are all human. Anything can happen, especially when politics can be all too easily injected into a situation.

I think (and I hope) y'all will he happy with what he does. I know Bart is a great conservationist, and I really think he will do a fine job on the LWFC.

Only time will tell though.