Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission public meetings in 2024
6 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Commission will address maintenance issues regarding the recreation pier, including guard rail damage and permanent barricading. The meeting also includes discussions on boat ramps, lake management, and the re-appointment of several commissioners.
- Re-appointment of Shane Hubbard, Gary Bedgood, and Larry Cooper
- Ratification of $250.00 payment to Joey Blackmon
- Ratification of $400.00 payment to LZ Trichel
- Discussion on guard rail damage and barricading at the recreation pier
- Re-appointment of Jackie Tingle
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Commission is reviewing old business regarding boat ramps, lake management, and duck season rules. New business includes the potential re-appointment of three commissioners and discussions regarding damage to the recreation pier.
- Re-appointment of Shane Hubbard, Gary Bedgood, and Larry Cooper
- Ratification of $250.00 payment to Joey Blackmon
- Discussion of guard rail damage and permanent barricading of the recreation pier
- Review of boat ramps and fishing pier status
The Commission re-appointed Shane Hubbard, Gary Bedgood, and Larry Cooper. Members approved payments for maintenance work and a claim against a driver for guardrail damage at the recreation pier. A decision on permanently barricading the recreation pier was tabled.
- Re-appointed Shane Hubbard, Gary Bedgood, and Larry Cooper
- Accepted two invoices from Durwood Wilson for August and September 2024 work
- Approved $1,000.00 estimate for oak tree removal at Allen Dam
- Agreed to proceed with a claim against a driver/insurer for recreation pier guardrail damage
- Tabled decision on permanently barricading the recreation pier
- Approved $250.00 payment to Joey Blackmon
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Northwest Louisiana Game & Fish Preserve Commission will discuss old business including boat ramps, a fishing pier, lake management, and duck blind rule amendments. New business includes re-appointments of three commissioners and approval of invoices. The agenda is largely procedural with several discussion items.
- Boat ramps and fishing pier discussion led by Commissioner Bedgood
- Lake management update from Wildlife & Fisheries
- Duck season close time set at 2:00 p.m.
- Duck blind rule amendments
- Re-appointment of Shane Hubbard, Gary Bedgood, and Larry Cooper
The Commission approved a monthly pay increase for the Assistant Secretary-Treasurer and re-appointed three members. It also authorized the purchase of rock for the Westwind boat ramp and approved $940.00 in invoices.
- Approved purchase of rock for Westwind boat ramp
- Increased payment to Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Steven Crews to $600.00 per month
- Re-appointed Gary Bedgood, Larry Cooper, and Shane Hubbard
- Approved invoices totaling $940.00
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The agenda is a legal notice announcing a regular meeting on June 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Jan’s Lakewood Inn. No substantive items are listed; the agenda is purely procedural.
The Commission elected Shane Hubbard as Chairman, Eugene Austin, Jr. as Vice-Chairman, and Cason as Secretary-Treasurer. The body approved a $160 payment for Delta Waterfowl meeting expenditures and authorized submitted invoices for payment. The Commission also recommended the appointment of Abe Ackel to the Commission.
- Approved $160.00 payment to Steven Crews for Delta Waterfowl meeting expenditures
- Adopted Resolution No. 4 of 2024 thanking Winfred Lonadier for service
- Elected Shane Hubbard as Chairman
- Elected Eugene Austin, Jr. as Vice-Chairman
- Elected Cason as Secretary-Treasurer
- Recommended appointment of Abe Ackel to the Commission
- Authorized submitted invoices for payment
- Tabled duck blind rules pending appointment of new commissioner
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
The Commission has issued a legal notice for a regular meeting to be held at Jan’s Lakewood Inn in Chestnut, Louisiana. The provided document contains only the meeting announcement and does not list specific agenda items for discussion or decision.
The Commission accepted a funding proposal from Delta Waterfowl for boat ramp repairs and approved a $295 invoice. Members also agreed to amend duck blind rules regarding the removal of floating structures. No other formal votes were recorded for lake management or personnel changes.
- Accepted proposal from Delta Waterfowl for up to $6,000 for boat ramp improvements and repairs
- Approved $295 invoice for payment (unanimous)
- Agreed to amend duck blind rules requiring floating or movable blinds be removed within 30 days of duck season close
- Agreed to invite Abe Ackel to the next meeting
Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission
This is a notice-only agenda for a regular meeting of the Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve Commission. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed; the meeting is purely procedural.
The Commission updated waterfowl season rules to include teal and extended the daily hunting closing time to 2:00 p.m. CST. It also authorized repairs to boat ramps and requested a state statute amendment regarding the preserve. The adoption of new general rules and regulations was tabled.
- Authorized Commissioner Bedgood to obtain rock and perform work at CD Baker, West Wind, and Dickson boat ramps
- Voted to contact President John Salter regarding assuming or closing the recreation area
- Requested Department of Wildlife and Fisheries amend R.S. 56:648.1 to apply to the Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserve (unanimous)
- Amended rules and regulations to include all waterfowl seasons, including teal
- Tabled adoption of new rules and regulations for further review
- Approved payment for 'no camping' signs
- Amended waterfowl season rules to set hunting cessation time at 2:00 p.m. CST