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re: This Pogie Hearing Tomorrow... You Baws Need to Come or Email the LDWF!

Posted on 2/1/24 at 6:34 am to
Posted by Dock Holiday
Member since Sep 2015
1643 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 6:34 am to
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Take a guess on who Ben Landry's brother is


This guy?


NOLA.com

Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22763 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 10:22 am to
I’m here and Omega has brought in about 100 employees and big cats.
Posted by Red Stick Rambler
Member since Jun 2011
1215 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 12:18 pm to
Is the new Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries there?
Posted by choupiquesushi
yaton rouge
Member since Jun 2006
30856 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 12:21 pm to
quote:

Sheesh....we screwed


Like I said when this first popped up… LDWF really is powerless to fight this

The legislative branches need to fight it
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
66763 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 12:21 pm to
We winning?
Posted by Novastar
Member since Jan 2023
305 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 12:26 pm to
quote:

We winning?


It looks like we're fricked.
Posted by Mr Breeze
The Lunatic Fringe
Member since Dec 2010
6039 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 12:39 pm to
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Is the new Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries there?

If she is it’s because Gov Landry selected a 26 year old with no experience in this field, or managing large government departments. She will do his bidding without hesitation. After this job she’ll move on to a higher position in the Political Industrial Complex.

We’re getting the government we voted for. Tolerating insider influence $$$$$ is embedded in Louisiana’s political DNA. Why we put up with marginal ethics devoid of conflicts of interest is amazing.

I’m certain the governor’s brother’s smug and dismissive response to the issue, as Omega’s “spokesman,” wasn’t done because he’s concerned about the outcome.

It’s a crying shame for the future of our recreational fishing community.
Posted by Dock Holiday
Member since Sep 2015
1643 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 12:49 pm to
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Mr Breeze


Summed up my thoughts on this nicely.

The new LDWF sec is there to be influenced even if she does not even know it.

This 1 mile buffer is simply a crumb thrown out to shut people up, even if it passes does it do much? Who will enforce it?

The pogie industry has all its eggs in the Louisiana basket and they will throw as much money (and who knows what else) at it as necessary.
Posted by Swagga
504
Member since Dec 2009
16271 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 12:55 pm to
This issue unfortunately doesn’t get enough attention to produce any real change. Until the local news stations start reporting on it and showing the damage this has no traction. 90% of the state has no idea this even goes on and that’s exactly how companies like omega protein like it.

The word has to get out to the media like Fox 8 and WWL.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22763 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 12:56 pm to
She was there she’s quite imposing.

I had to leave early, but the impression I was getting was that the notice of intent was going to get voted down. It’s real simple. We put cameras on those boats, and show how much bycatch there is. No one cares about the spills themselves, rather, the spill of big fish like specs and reds
This post was edited on 2/1/24 at 12:59 pm
Posted by choupiquesushi
yaton rouge
Member since Jun 2006
30856 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 1:05 pm to
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The word has to get out to the media like Fox 8 and WWL.


This has happened before ….. further proof cats are bad for the planet - a lot of those pogies end up being can food.


Seriously pressure needs to be applied to politicians or it’s a waste of time and energy.
Posted by Novastar
Member since Jan 2023
305 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 1:15 pm to
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Seriously pressure needs to be applied to politicians or it’s a waste of time and energy.


The pogey companies have already deployed this tactic and they are winning. Money talks, bullshite walks.
Posted by kengel2
Team Gun
Member since Mar 2004
31076 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 1:42 pm to
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It looks like we're fricked.



As soon as yall posted Landry's brother worked for Omega or whoever, doesnt matter. You might as well spend your time catching as much fish as possible.

Anyway to get those whale wars people to come over here and fight the pogie boats?
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
16661 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 1:49 pm to
quote:

We’re getting the government we voted for. Tolerating insider influence $$$$$ is embedded in Louisiana’s political DNA. Why we put up with marginal ethics devoid of conflicts of interest is amazing.


I forget who it was, perhaps spokesman for CCA, asked all of the gubernatorial candidates whether they would be for or against further restriction and oversight on Pogie fishery. Every one of them said they would be in favor of more restrictions and oversight except for.... Landry. Landry won't be budged by anyone in state, however there could be considerable pressure from outside of the state and Florida in particular as these boats are also killing migrational tarpon.
Posted by Novastar
Member since Jan 2023
305 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 1:50 pm to
The NOI is now postponed until next month.

So, now Omega, Westbank and CCA are going to negotiate 'terms' by the next commission meeting to present for consideration. If an agreement cannot be made, the commission will then vote.

What a shite show.
Posted by Dock Holiday
Member since Sep 2015
1643 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 1:59 pm to
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So, now Omega, Westbank and CCA are going to negotiate 'terms'


AKA - Getting paid to back off and be quiet.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
22763 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 2:05 pm to
CCA needs to push for observers on boats to film what turns up in the nets, It's real simple.
Posted by Poppy201
Member since Dec 2023
121 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 3:43 pm to
Nothing happened at the meeting newsworthy. The two companies will set down with interested parties ie CCA and try to come up with a agreement that both parties can live with. In other words they win and we sportsmen of the state will lose!
Posted by Dock Holiday
Member since Sep 2015
1643 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 3:46 pm to
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In other words they win and we sportsmen of the state will lose!


David Cresson, if you are reading this, I have your cell number from past conversations and I will post it here if you fail us... J/K... maybe...
Posted by Poppy201
Member since Dec 2023
121 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 3:58 pm to
This game is like college football and the NIL debacle. He who has most money controls the game....David would like to control the game but he's playing with UL NIL type money and the two big boys are UT and A&M!
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