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« Last post by WestwegoMan on Apr 10, 2018, 1:11 PM »
It is with great pleasure that I pass on to you that House Bill 391 has passed. Finally a great step in the right direction for us recreational fisherman and other sportsmen and women of our great state!
Passed with a 5-3 vote.
Yes: Raymond Crews - Dist. 8 Bossier City, LA Gregory Cromer - Dist. 90 Slidell, LA Julie Emerson - Dist. 39 Carencro, LA Randal Gaines - Dist. 57 LaPlace, LA Alan Thomas Seabaugh - Dist. 5 Shreveport, LA
No: Robby Carter - Dist. 72 Amite, LA Sam Jenkins - Dist. 2 Shreveport, LA Gregory Miller - Dist. 56 Norco, LA
« Last post by WestwegoMan on Mar 16, 2018, 4:01 PM »
Just want to remind everyone to contact their representative and urge them to support House bill no. 391. We need to let them know how important this is to us and the future of our state.
« Last post by WestwegoMan on Dec 27, 2017, 7:46 PM »
From Jefferson Parish
Christmas trees will be collected curbside throughout unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Gretna, Harahan, Kenner, Lafitte and Westwego on January 11, 12 and 13, 2018. Trees will be recycled for beneficial re-use-marsh restoration and/or composting.
Residents are advised to place trees curbside on the evening of Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Garbage trucks will make one pass through each neighborhood to collect trees on the 11th, 12th and 13th of January.
Only green trees can be recycled: artificial, flocked or painted trees are not eligible for the program. Prior to placing trees curbside, trees must be free of all lights, tinsel, garland, ornaments, tree stands, and plastic bags.
This year’s project involves placing Christmas trees in constructed shoreline fences in Goose Bayou near Lafitte to help protect and restore Jefferson’s wetlands.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED: especially those with shallow draft boats to move trees from a Lafitte staging area to the pre-constructed shoreline fences in Goose Bayou.
WHEN: 8:00am, Saturday, January 13th and 20th, 2018
WHERE: Cochiara’s marina, 4477 Jean Lafitte Boulevard, Lafitte
Please Note: if volunteer turnout allows for completion of the project on January 13, 2018, notification will be made announcing cancellation of the event on January 20, 2018.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, wear layered clothing, including long pants, long sleeved shirt and closed toe sturdy shoes. Hats and sunscreen are recommended. Gloves, safety glasses, life vests, lunch and refreshment will be provided.
For more information or to volunteer, contact the Department of Environmental Affairs at 504-731-4612 or email JPCoastalZone@Jeffparish.net
VOLUNTEER FOR THIS “HANDS ON” ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT
RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE Projects like this would not be possible without you. For more information please contact: Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs 4901 Jefferson Hwy., Suite E Jefferson, LA 70121 (504) 731-4612
« Last post by WestwegoMan on Nov 27, 2017, 10:37 PM »
A little more on how the word is starting to get out about the issues we fishermen face with the access issue.
That Louisiana Land Owners Association guy, Paul Frey claims that we are jumping on a band wagon and that we need to look at the facts and look at the numbers. I say screw the numbers. It doesn't take a genius to see that the waters I grew up fishing aren't available today. The numbers are down because of our screwed up laws in this state regarding public access. As you can see, his small comment and watching this video only got me more fired up about the situation.
When I see this crap, like in the photo below, it boils my blood. For those that don't know, this photo was taken behind the old Westwego Airport. The gate is courtesy of Marrero Land Co. I grew up fishing this area and now, like many other areas, it is no longer accessible due to greedy land owners.
Geez!! What was supposed to be me making a small post linking the below video has turned into a rant.
Is Louisiana a Sportsman’s Paradise or Problem? For coastal fishermen, private property rights often unduly restrict access to waters that are considered public in any other state.
« Last post by WestwegoMan on Apr 19, 2017, 6:33 AM »
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES OFFERS FREE BOATING SAFETY CLASS
JEFFERSON, LA – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer a free boating safety class at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 13, at the East Bank Regional Library located at 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
This class is free of charge and is open to the public.
The class lasts between six and eight hours and is completed in a day. Pre-registration is not required but is recommended by going to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.
The course includes information on choosing a boat, classification, hulls, motors, legal requirements and equipment requirements, many navigation rules, navigation charts, trailering, sailboats, and related subjects that include canoeing, personal watercraft and more.
Completion of the course will result in the student being issued a vessel operators certification card.
Mandatory Boating Education - All persons born after January 1, 1984, must complete a boating education course and carry proof of completion to operate a motorboat in excess of 10 horsepower. The person may operate the boat if accompanied by someone older than 18 years of age who has completed the course.
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, manager of adult programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Jefferson Parish shall not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. Library patrons that require auxiliary aids or devices or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA should submit requests to the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance or as soon as possible. A 72-hour notice is needed to request Certified ASL interpreters. ADA Coordinator / Office of Citizens with Disabilities, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 210 Jefferson, LA 70123; 504-736-6086; ADA@jeffparish.net
The Jefferson Parish Library system consists of 16 locations that stretch from the Lakeshore Branch on the edge of Lake Pontchartrain to the Grand Isle Branch just steps away from the Gulf of Mexico. The library system consists of two large regional libraries and seven branches on each side of the Mississippi River. The Eastbank Regional Library (4747 W. Napoleon Avenue, Metairie) serves as library headquarters. For more information, contact the library at 504-838-1100 or www.jefferson.lib.la.us.
« Last post by WestwegoMan on Nov 29, 2016, 8:48 PM »
From LDWF:
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident in Lafourche Parish.
The boating incident took place around 3 p.m. near Mud Lake along Bayou Des Allemands after a swamp tour airboat from Airboat Tours by Arthur collided with a mud boat.
The operator of the mud boat, Bart B. Dufrene Jr., 35, of Des Allemands, was pronounced deceased by the St. Charles Parish Coroner at the St. Charles Parish Hospital. The airboat operator and the five passengers were uninjured.
According to the survivors on the airboat, the mud boat and the airboat were traveling in opposite directions on the same side of the bayou and collided while navigating a bend in the bayou. Dufrene Jr. was ejected into the water and recovered by the airboat operator. The airboat operator was then able to transport Dufrene Jr. to the shore where an ambulance was waiting to transport him to the St. Charles Parish Hospital.
The operator of the mud boat was not wearing a personal flotation device; however, it is unknown at this time if it could have prevented this fatality. The St. Charles Parish Coroner’s Office will perform an autopsy to determine a cause of death.
« Last post by WestwegoMan on Oct 23, 2016, 8:37 PM »
From LDWF:
New regulations requiring permits for the night-time take of outlaw quadrupeds, nutria and beaver on private property have gone into effect, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced Thursday (Oct. 20).
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a notice of intent for the regulations with amendments during its June meeting. To view the regulations, please visit http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/action-items.
The permit will be valid for a period of one year from July 1-June 30 the following year, however, they may only be used from Sept. 1 of each year through the final day of February of the next year. Permits may be renewed annually without additional application.
Permittees may take outlaw quadrupeds, nutria or beaver during nighttime hours on private property from one-half hour after official sunset until one-half hour before official sunrise.
The proposed changes are designed to streamline the application process and alleviate concerns relative to depredation and property damage by outlaw quadrupeds, nutria and beaver.
For more information, contact Melissa Collins at 225-763-8584 or mcollins@wlf.la.gov.
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