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Thu Sep 17, 2026
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
Commission to discuss boat ramps, lake management, duck blind software
The Northwest Louisiana Game & Fish Preserve Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including reading minutes, introducing guests, and reviewing invoices. Under old business, they will discuss boat ramps and the fishing pier, lake management with Wildlife & Fisheries, and gather thoughts on new software for duck blinds. New business includes invoice approvals and other items.
- Discussion of boat ramps and fishing pier
- Lake management update with Wildlife & Fisheries
- New software for duck blinds – comments requested
- Invoice review and approval
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✓ Decided: Commission meeting held; no substantive decisions recorded
The Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission met on September 17, 2026, following the agenda. The minutes list agenda items but do not record any motions, votes, or decisions on those items. No substantive actions were taken.
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AGENDA
Northwest Louisiana Game & Fish Preserve Commission
September 17, 2026
I.
Call to Order
II.
Reading of Minutes
III.
Introduction of Guests
IV.
Old Business
a. Boat ramps/Fishing Pier
b. Lake Management – Wildlife & Fisheries
c. New Software for Duck Blinds – Thoughts and comments?
d. Any other old business
V.
New Business
a. Invoices
b. Other new business
VI.
Closing Comments
VII.
Call for Adjournment
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AGENDA
Northwest Louisiana Game & Fish Preserve Commission
September 17, 2026
I.
Call to Order
II.
Reading of Minutes
III.
Introduction of Guests
IV.
Old Business
a. Boat ramps/Fishing Pier
b. Lake Management – Wildlife & Fisheries
c. New Software for Duck Blinds – Thoughts and comments?
d. Any other old business
V.
New Business
a. Invoices
b. Other new business
VI.
Closing Comments
VII.
Call for Adjournment
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
Commission to discuss boat ramps, lake management, and duck blind software
The Northwest Louisiana Game & Fish Preserve Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including reading minutes, introducing guests, and addressing old and new business items. Key topics include boat ramps and fishing pier, lake management with Wildlife & Fisheries, new software for duck blinds, invoices, and subcommittee assignments. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion of boat ramps and fishing pier
- Lake management with Wildlife & Fisheries
- New software for duck blinds
- Review of invoices
- Subcommittee assignments (mowing, Facebook, software admins)
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✓ Decided: Commission approves invoices, sets duck blind permit renewal dates
The Commission approved payment of invoices for the past two months. It also set the timeline for the new duck blind software: existing permit holders can renew until August 16, 2026, and new applicants can apply starting August 17, 2026. Informal subcommittees were established for boat launch mowing, duck blind software, and public notification.
- Approved payment of invoices for the past two months
- Set duck blind permit renewal deadline for existing holders to August 16, 2026
- Set new duck blind permit applications to open August 17, 2026
- Established informal subcommittees for boat launch mowing, duck blind software, and public notification
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AGENDA
Northwest Louisiana Game & Fish Preserve Commission
August 6, 2026
I.
Call to Order
II.
Reading of Minutes
III.
Introduction of Guests
IV.
Old Business
a. Boat ramps/Fishing Pier
b. Lake Management – Wildlife & Fisheries
c. New Software for Duck Blinds
d. Any other old business
V.
New Business
a. Invoices
b. Subcommittees (i.e. mowing, Facebook, Software Admins, etc.)
c. Other new business
VI.
Closing Comments
VII.
Call for Adjournment
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MEETING OF THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA GAME
AND FISH PRESERVE COMMISSION
Meeting held on August 6, 2026
Present were Commissioners Cooper, Lonadier, Austin, Ackel, Cason and Chairman Shane
Hubbard.
On motion by Ackel and seconded by Cason, the meeting was called to order.
On motion by Austin and seconded by Cooper, the minutes from the previous meeting were
read into the record.
Guests, Villis Dowden, Wesley Maddox, and Clayton Simmons were recognized.
Concerning boat ramps, Cason advised that they were all in good shape and had been
mowed since the last meeting.
Concerning lake management, Clayton Simmons stated that approximately 1400 acres of
the lake had been treated with herbicide since March of 2026.
Villis Dowden stated that there was no news regarding fish population, and that the Wildlife
& Fisheries is currently updating their fish management plan.
Concerning the new software for duck blinds, the software will go live on August 7, 2026.
Hubbard will make a Facebook post stating that previous permit holders will have until August 16,
2026 to renew their permits. New permit applicants will be allowed to apply for a new permit on
August 17, 2026.
On a motion by Austin, seconded by Ackel, the Commission approved payment of invoices
for the past two months.
Concerning establishing informal subcommittees: Cason agreed to be responsible for
ensuring that the boat launches get mowed; Ackel agreed to be the lead commissioner for handling
. the new duck bli …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
Commission to review boat ramps, fishing pier, and lake management updates
The Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission will meet to discuss old business including boat ramps and fishing pier maintenance, lake management updates from Wildlife & Fisheries, and new software for duck blinds. Invoices and a new barricade are also on the agenda.
- Review boat ramps and fishing pier maintenance
- Lake management updates from Wildlife & Fisheries
- New software for duck blinds
- Review invoices
- Install new barricade
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✓ Decided: Commission raises duck blind permit fees to $50
The Commission approved an increase in annual duck blind permit fees to cover new software costs. The body also approved payment of invoices for the previous two months. No decision was made regarding a lake draw down.
- Approved raising duck blind permit fees from $30 to $50 per year (4-0)
- Approved payment of invoices for the past two months
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AGENDA Northwest Louisiana Game & Fish Preserve Commission June 4, 2026 I. Call to Order II. Reading of Minutes III. Introduction of Guests IV. Old Business a. Boat ramps/Fishing Pier b. Lake Management – Wildlife & Fisheries c. New Software for Duck Blinds d. Any other old business V. New Business a. Invoices b. New Barricade c. Other new business VI. Closing Comments VII. Call for Adjournment
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MEETING OF THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA GAME
AND FISH PRESERVE COMMISSION
Meeting held on June 4, 2026
Present were Commissioners Cooper, Lonadier, Austin, Woodard and Chairman Shane
Hubbard.
On motion by Austin and seconded by Cooper, the meeting was called to order.
On motion by Austin and seconded by Lonadier, the minutes from the previous meeting
were read into the record.
Guests, Villis Dowden, Kane Finkbeiner, and Terry Holland were recognized.
Concerning boat ramps, there was no news to report.
Concerning lake management, Kane Finkbeiner gave information regarding the treatment
of salvinia. At this time, he does not know whether the lake will need to be drawn down. However,
he will be able to form an opinion within a few weeks. If a draw down is necessary, then the
commission will hold a special meeting for the purpose of voting on a draw down.
Villis Dowden provided an update on fish population.
Concerning the new software for duck blinds, the software has been implemented. The
commission discussed raising duck blind permit fees to cover the cost of the new software. By a
4-0 vote, the commission approved raising the duck blind permit fees from $30 per year to $50 per
year.
Also concerning the new software, Chairman Hubbard discussed various questions that the
software company had regarding the specifics of implementation such as distance between duck
blinds, number of permits per person, and adding Commissioners Ackel and Lonadier as
administrators of the softwar …
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Thu Apr 2, 2026
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
Commission to discuss boat ramp management and new software for duck blinds
The Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission will review old and new business items, including boat ramp and fishing pier updates, lake management, and software for duck blinds. New business includes invoices and the transfer of responsibility for the Westwind Boat Launch from the late L.Z. Trichell to his cousin Elmer Potts.
- Westwind Boat Launch responsibility transferred to Elmer Potts (318-581-2327)
- Review of boat ramps and fishing pier status
- Discussion on new software for duck blinds
- Review of invoices
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✓ Decided: Commission approves new duck blind software and barricade construction
The Commission approved the implementation of new software for duck blinds and the hiring of Premier Well Service, Inc. to replace a damaged barricade. Invoices for the past two months were also approved for payment. The Commission stated it could not provide relief regarding a neighbor's canal filling issue.
- Approved implementation of new software for duck blinds (4-0)
- Approved payment of invoices for the past two months
- Approved $9,000.00 contract with Premier Well Service, Inc. for barricade construction (4-0)
- Denied relief for canal filling issue; advised parties to consult private attorney
- Tabled Westwind boat launch issue
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AGENDA Northwest Louisiana Game & Fish Preserve Commission April 2, 2026 I. Call to Order II. Reading of Minutes III. Introduction of Guests IV. Old Business a. Boat ramps/Fishing Pier b. Lake Management – Wildlife & Fisheries c. Duck Season – 2:00PM Close d. New Software for Duck Blinds e. Any other old business V. New Business a. Invoices b. Westwind Boat launch. L.Z. Trichell was taking care of it and has died. His cousin, Elmer Potts wants to do the job. His number is 318-581-2327. c. Other new business VI. Closing Comments VII. Call for Adjournment
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MEETING OF THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA GAME
AND FISH PRESERVE COMMISSION
Meeting held on April 2, 2026
Present were Commissioners Cooper, Lonadier, Austin, Woodard and Chairman Shane
Hubbard.
On motion by Cooper and seconded by Lonadier, the meeting was called to order.
On motion by Cooper and seconded by Lonadier, the minutes from the previous meeting
were read into the record.
Guests, Villis Dowden, Steve Stringer, Leanna Stringer, and Keither Vercher were
recognized.
Concerning boat ramps, there was no news to report.
Concerning lake management, biologist Villis Dowden stated that there was no news
regarding fish. However, regarding lake management, a contract was forwarded to administration
regarding the spraying of approximately 1000 acres.
Concerning the 2:00PM close for duck season, Adam Sullivan stated that there was no
news.
Concerning the new software for duck blinds, Chairman Hubbard presented the final
estimate for cost of implementing the new software. By a 4-0 vote, the commission approved the
implementation of the new software for duck blind.
On a motion by Cooper, seconded by Lonadier, the Commission approved payment of
invoices for the past two months.
Steve and Leanna Stringer were recognized. They presented to the Commission an issue
that they were having with regard to a neighbor filling in a canal existing between their two tracts
of land which connects to the lake. After discussion, the Commission determined that it was unable
to provide any relie …
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
Commission discusses lake management and boat ramp projects
The Commission will discuss several ongoing items including boat ramps, fishing piers, and duck season logistics. New business includes reviewing invoices and addressing complaints regarding lake levels.
- Boat ramps/Fishing Pier discussion
- Lake Management – Wildlife & Fisheries
- Duck Season – 2:00PM Close
- New Software for Duck Blinds
- Land mitigation area for boat launch
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✓ Decided: Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission approves invoice payments
The Commission approved payment of invoices for the past four months. Other agenda items regarding boat ramps, duck season closing times, and duck blind software had no new updates.
- Approved payment of invoices for the past four months
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AGENDA Northwest Louisiana Game & Fish Preserve Commission February 5, 2026 I. Call to Order II. Reading of Minutes (December 2025 Meeting Canceled) III. Introduction of Guests IV. Old Business a. Boat ramps/Fishing Pier b. Lake Management – Wildlife & Fisheries c. Duck Season – 2:00PM Close d. New Software for Duck Blinds e. Land mitigation area for boat launch f. Any other old business V. New Business a. Invoices b. Problems/Comments on previous duck season c. Lake Level Complaints d. Other new business VI. Closing Comments VII. Call for Adjournment
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MEETING OF THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA GAME
AND FISH PRESERVE COMMISSION
Meeting held on February 5, 2026
Present were Commissioners Ackel, Cason, Cooper, Lonadier, Austin, Woodard and
Chairman Shane Hubbard.
On motion by Cason and seconded by Cooper, the meeting was called to order.
No minutes from the previous meeting were read into the record because there was no
meeting in December of 2025 due to the majority of the commissioners being unable to attend.
Guests, Villis Dowden and Wesley Maddox were recognized.
Concerning boat ramps, there was no news to report.
Concerning lake management, biologist Villis Dowden stated that the Wildlife & Fisheries
remarked lake channels with fresh markers. He also stated that there was a tire lodged in the weir
gate, but it appeared that the gate was still slightly leaking.
Also concerning lake management, Wesley Maddox gave numbers for the amount of
acreage that was treated with herbicides as well as the money spent to do so. He also stated that
the cold weather helped kill much of the Salvinia.
Concerning the 2:00PM close for duck season, Adam Sullivan stated that there was no
news.
Concerning the new software for duck blinds, there is no news.
Concerning the land mitigation area for boat launch, Shane Hubbard indicated that he
spoke with someone from the Army Corps of Engineers and obtained contact information of
someone to talk to regarding this issue.
Ona motion by Austin, seconded by Ackel, the Commission approved payment o …
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