Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve, LA

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission approved the proposed budget for 2026. Other items, including the financial report, were tabled or remain under discussion.

• Approved 2026 proposed budget (unanimous)
• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled financial report to next meeting

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission will meet to review the proposed 2026 budget and receive an update on a new lease contract. Members will also discuss electrical utilities, dredging, dumpsters, and no-wake zones.

• 2026 Proposed Budget
• Update on New Lease Contract
• Electrical Utilities Update
• Dredging Discussion
• No Wake Discussion

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission approved the August meeting minutes and the monthly financial report. No substantive policy changes or contracts were decided; the board discussed updates regarding lease contracts, campsite maps, and the installation of no-wake signs.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss several operational items, including an update on a new lease contract, electrical utilities, a campsite map update, a nutria hunter, and a no-wake discussion. The meeting includes public input and comment periods.

• Update on new lease contract
• Electrical utilities update
• Campsite map update
• Nutria hunter discussion
• No-wake discussion

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission approved the May and June meeting minutes and the monthly financial report. No new ordinances or contracts were finalized, though updates were provided on lease contracts and electrical utilities.

• Approved August 11 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial report (unanimous)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission is meeting to discuss several operational updates, including a lease contract, electrical utilities, and campsite map changes. Other agenda items include gator eggs, dumpster rules, a nutria hunter, and no wake signs. The meeting includes public input periods and approval of previous minutes.

• Update on Lease Contract
• Electrical Utilities Update
• Campsite Map Update
• Gator Eggs Update
• Dumpster Rules and Location

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The commission will meet on June 17, 2025, to conduct business regarding an alligator bid or award. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00pm at the Lockport Town Hall.

• Alligator Bid/Award

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission awarded a three-year gator egg contract to Rafe Antill and approved a servitude agreement renewal from the State of Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. The board also approved the monthly financial report and authorized legal fee assistance for Sarah Boudreaux.

• Approved March minutes (All-Yes)
• Approved monthly financial report (All-Yes)
• Awarded three-year gator egg contract to Rafe Antill (All-Yes)
• Approved servitude agreement renewal from State of Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (All-Yes)
• Approved assistance for legal fees accrued by Sarah Boudreaux in case against Sleca (All-Yes)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet on May 12, 2025, at Lockport Town Hall. The agenda includes updates on a lease contract, electrical utilities, campsite maps, gator eggs and tags, a nutria hunter, no-wake signs, and a servitude agreement. The meeting will also cover approval of prior minutes, financial reports, and public input.

• Update on Lease Contract
• Electrical Utilities Update
• Gator Eggs and Gator Tags
• No Wake Signs
• Servitude Agreement

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission approved a new fee for unfilled alligator tags and voted to publish a bidding notice for gator eggs. The board was updated on ongoing electrical utility litigation and the production of a campsite map.

• Approved $100 fee per unused gator tag (all yes)
• Approved publishing bidding notice for gator eggs in the paper (all yes)
• Approved January minutes (all yes)
• Approved financial report (all yes)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet on March 11, 2025, at Lockport Town Hall. The agenda includes updates on a lease contract, electrical utilities, and a campsite map, as well as discussions on alligator eggs, alligator tags, and nutria hunting. The meeting will also include public input and comment periods.

• Update on Lease Contract
• Electrical Utilities Update
• Campsite Map Update
• Gator Eggs and Gator Tags
• Nutria Hunter

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission is meeting to discuss a Public Service Commission matter and receive an update on electrical utilities. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, financial and secretary reports, and public input periods.

• Public Service Commission Discussion
• Electrical Utilities Update
• Approval of December minutes
• Financial Report
• Public Input

The Commission approved the December minutes and the monthly financial report. State Representative Joe Orgeron provided updates on a pending lease contract and efforts by Sleca to petition FEMA regarding power reinstatement costs. No new ordinances or contracts were voted into law.

• Approved meeting agenda (All-Yes)
• Approved December minutes (All-Yes)
• Approved monthly financial report (All-Yes)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission will meet to review financial reports and discuss several operational updates. Key agenda items include the status of Bayou Folse dredging and sweeping. The body will also address alligator eggs, tags, and lease agreements.

• Bayou Folse Dredging
• Bayou Folse Sweeping Update
• Alligator Eggs and Tags
• New Lease Agreement Update
• Electricity Restoration Update

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission approved an order for additional signs to be bolted above existing no wake signs to include required ordinance numbers. No other substantive actions were taken as the board awaited attorney approval for lease agreements and funding for projects with increased costs.

• Approved order for additional signage to include ordinance numbers (All Yes)
• Approved June 10th minutes (All Yes)
• Approved June 26th minutes (All Yes)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet June 10 at Lockport Town Hall to discuss updates on a lease agreement, electrical services, and no-wake signs, and to deliberate on alligator tag allocations and an alligator egg contract.

• Update of Lease Agreement
• Update on Electrical Services
• No Wake Signs Update
• Alligator Tag Discussion
• Alligator Egg Contract

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission will meet to discuss lease agreements and review bid notices for alligator eggs and alligator trappers. The agenda also includes a financial report and project discussions.

• Update of Lease Agreement
• Alligator Eggs Bid Notice
• Alligator Trapper Bid Notice
• Project Discussion

The Commission decided to seek bids from local farmers for alligator eggs with a specific payment deadline. Other items, including the lease agreement and trapper bid notice, remain pending.

• Approved contacting local farmers for alligator egg bids (unanimous)
• Stipulated alligator egg payment must be received within one month after last egg harvest (unanimous)
• Approved May 13th agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission appointed Robert Barker and Donald Lefort to a committee overseeing alligator eggs and hides. The board is awaiting attorney approval for an updated lease agreement and plans to send a new letter to camp owners.

• Appointed Robert Barker and Donald Lefort to the alligator egg and hide committee
• Approved the meeting agenda (all yes)
• Approved March minutes (all yes)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Commission will meet at Lockport Town Hall to conduct regular business. The agenda includes updates on lease agreements and bid notices regarding alligator eggs and trappers.

• Update of Lease Agreement
• Alligator Eggs Bid Notice
• Alligator Trapper Bid Notice
• Project Discussion

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission approved a motion to seek bids from local farmers for alligator eggs. The board is awaiting attorney approval for an updated lease agreement and plans to publish a revised alligator trapper bid notice.

• Approved contacting local farmers for alligator egg bids with payment due within one month of final harvest (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss several business items, including a letter from Joe Orgeron/Sleca, no-wake signs, the Eagle Industry lease property, available leases, and lease/property compliance issues. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, secretary's and financial reports, and public input periods.

• Discussion of Joe Orgeron/Sleca letter
• No-wake signs
• Eagle Industry lease property
• Available leases
• Lease/property compliance issues

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission approved a lease for land near the Eagle Industry property. The board also determined that a lease price will be set by the next meeting.

• Approved lease for land near Eagle Industry property (All Yes)
• Agreed to determine lease price by next meeting (All Yes)
• Approved meeting agenda (All Yes)
• Approved January 18th minutes (All Yes)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The commission will consider a new lease agreement, discuss utility letters, no-wake zone signs, alligator tags and egg collection, and review a Lake Fields map. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• New Lease Agreement
• Utilities Letter
• No Wake Zone Signs
• Gator tags and Egg Collection
• Lake Fields Map

The Commission approved a motion to draft a letter to a utilities company on behalf of lease holders. Other items including a new lease agreement and map development were discussed but not finalized.

• Approved motion to draft letter to utilities company on behalf of lease holders (All-Yes)
• Approved January 18, 2024 agenda (All-Yes)
• Approved November 13th minutes (All-Yes)
• Approved November 29th minutes (All-Yes)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet to consider the proposed 2024 budget and a final draft update of a camp lease. Public input will be taken before business items. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• 2024 Proposed Budget
• Camp Lease Final Draft Update

The Commission approved the proposed 2024 budget. Chairman Phillip Gouaux reported that the final draft of the camp lease has been submitted and is expected to be finalized by the next meeting.

• Approved 2024 Proposed Budget (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet to consider approval of August minutes, financial reports, and public input. Business items include allocation of alligator egg monies, an employee raise, and an update on a camp lease from attorney Eugene Gouaux. Other business includes a Facebook page.

• Alligator Egg Monies
• Employee Raise
• Atty Eugene Gouaux/Update on Camp Lease Update
• Facebook Page

The Commission approved the financial report and the minutes from September 11 and September 27. Members accepted revisions to the final draft of the camp lease. The Chairman agreed to order signage for no wake zones in the field.

• Approved September 11 minutes (all yes)
• Approved September 27 minutes (all yes)
• Approved financial report (all yes)
• Accepted revisions to camp lease final draft (all yes)
• Agreed to order no wake zone signage

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet on September 27, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Lockport Town Hall. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on alligator egg monies, a new lease contract, and bylaws.

• Alligator egg monies
• Approval/revisal of new lease contract
• Approval/revisal of bylaws

The Commission edited the final drafts of the lease agreement contract and the bylaws. Chairman Phillip Gouaux also confirmed that funds for alligator eggs have been received.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Revised lease agreement contract for submission to Attorney
• Revised and edited bylaws final draft
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Lake Field Game and Fish Preserve

The Lafourche Parish Game and Fish Commission will meet on September 11, 2023 at Lockport Town Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a financial report, and public input. Business items cover allocation of alligator egg monies, a proposed employee raise, and an update on the Camp Lease from Attorney Eugene Gouaux. Other business includes a discussion about a Facebook page.

• Alligator Egg Monies – discussion on allocation of funds from alligator egg harvests
• Employee Raise – proposed increase for commission staff
• Atty Eugene Gouaux/Update on Camp Lease Update – legal update on a camp lease
• Public Input – opportunity for residents to address the commission
• Facebook Page – discussion on commission's social media presence

The Commission approved a cost of living raise for an employee and authorized a letter to a harvester regarding late alligator egg payments. The board also approved the August minutes and the financial report.

• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send letter to harvester regarding late alligator egg payment (unanimous)
• Approved cost of living raise for employee (unanimous)
• Approved adding 'Chairman's comments' section to future agendas (unanimous)