Louisiana Game Warden - Summer 2010 Magazine

LOUISIANAGAME WARDEN

The Offi cial Publication of the Louisiana Wildlife Offi cers’ Association.

Summer 2010

Page 3Summer 2010 Louisiana Game Warden

Table of ContentsON THE COVER

DEPARTMENTS

Agents with Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal in Grand Isle.

President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 5

Region 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 7

Region 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 31

Region 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 53

Region 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 69

Region 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 83

Region 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 117

Region 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 143

Region 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 185

Braggin’ Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 201

Advertisers’ Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 204

Classified Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg 209

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PRESIDENTSgt. Scott Mathews

VICE PRESIDENTSgt. Davis Madere

SECRETARYSgt. Scott Watson

FINANCE OFFICERSgt. Wayne Parker

REGION REPRESENTATIVESLt. Jay Diez - Headquarters

Sr. Agent Frank A. Reger - Region 1Sgt. Joe Chandler - Region 2

Sr. Agent Scotty Delaney - Region 3Sgt. Travis Huval - Region 4

Sr. Agent Derek Logan - Region 5Sr. Agent Dean Aucoin - Region 6

Sgt. Todd Lewis - Region 7Sr. Agent Tim Fox - Region 8

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Page 4 www.lwaa.orgLouisiana Game Warden

Senator Robert Adley receiving Ken Aycock Award at the State Capital from Region 1 Rep. Frank Reger, President Scott Mathews and Colonel Winton Vidrire.


Once again the Law Enforcement

Division of the LDWF has been called upon to lead the fi ght against perhaps a larger opponent

than the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The oil spill related to the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon has threatened to destroy valuable wetlands in the state’s coastal area. Not only are our marshlands and natural resources being attacked, but also the culture and way of life for thousands of people. With huge numbers of workers descending upon the coastal region, the LDWF LED role from the onset of this disaster is to focus on preventing and minimizing negative impacts of fi sheries and wildlife resources, public safety protection, maritime security,and crime prevention and detection. With our equipment such as boats, airplane, and mobile command unit, the LDWF LED was the fi rst state agency to respond and will continue in our role as this disaster carries on. As

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

SGT. SCOTT MATHEWSPRESIDENT, LWAA

if the oil spill response is not enough, we still have to carry on with our boating safety patrols, boating accident investigations, and sport/commercial fi shing compliance throughout the state. As the legislative session has just ended, it was overshadowed by the oil spill. Still, the LDWF had a successful session. Our budget is sound and we will begin an cadet academy in September with twenty seven positions being announced. New equipment such as trucks and boats will be issued soon. Our “I Got Caught Wearing My Life Jacket “ program had another successful year as over three thousand t-shirts were distributed to youth that were wearing their life jackets while Enforcement Agents performed boating safety checks. If we saved even one life with this program, it was a success, and one that will be continued. In closing, I would like to thank our supporters and contributors who have donated time and money to the LWAA. Without your support, many of our projects would be in jeopardy. We appreciate and thank you.

Vice President Sgt. Davis Madere presenting the LWAA’s yearly donation of $5000 to the Louisiana Special Olympics. Accepting is Pat Carpenter, head of Louisiana Special Olympics.


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Region 1

Minden318-371-3049

Region SupervisorCaptain Richie McCarthy

Administrative CoordinatorDaphne Clements

District 1-ABossier, Caddo, & Desoto

Parishes

District SupervisorLt. Roy Schufft

Sgt. Troy ParkerSgt. Wesley Walker

Sgt. Linton “Lynn” PresleySr. Agt. Frank RegerSr. Agt. Joey MeltonSr. Agt. Toby MeyersSr. Agt. Michael DunnSr. Agt. Jay Thomas

District 1-BBienville, Claiborne,

Red River,& Webster Parishes

District SupervisorKenny Balkom

Sgt. Chuck DisonSgt. Patrick StaggsSgt. Ryan Brasher

Sgt. Mike KellySr. Agt. Bryant CoburnSr. Agt. John Blalock

Sr. Agt. Cullom SchexnyderSr. Agt. Jared McIver

REGION 1

SR. AGENTFRANK A. REGER

UPDATE

Agents all over the state have been working diligently to help protect and secure waterways affected by the recent oil crisis in the Gulf Coast. We are proud to do our part to help in this historic oil spill. Agents here in Region

1 have seen more of the Louisiana coast in the past two months than they probably have in their entire life. We have been to Hopedale, Venice, Grand Isle and Coc-odrie. We appreciate the hospitality that the people in this area continue to extend to our agents. This oil spill has had and will continue to have a huge effect on our entire state and country. We will continue to work hard and do our part to protect our state’s people and coastline. Well, summer time is defi nitely here in Region 1. I keep hearing the weath-erman saying that a cool front will be coming through later in the week and the temperatures should drop into the mid-90’s. What?? Mid-90’s?? I consider summer cool to be in the low-70’s, not that I am not grateful for any relief from this hot weather. Everyone is heading to the water to try to beat these record high temperatures. Agents in Region 1 have been working hard to keep everyone safe on the water. I am concerned that we continue to run across the same safety violations. These viola-tions are not obscure laws; they are the same basic safety laws. The major violations are: not enough PFD’s, expired boat registrations, no run-ning lights, violating no wake zones, and riding on the decks. It takes just a few seconds to do a quick check of your safety equipment to make sure that your day on the water is ticket free, but more importantly, a safe one. The last two most com-mon violations are easy not as easy to “check”

By Sr. Agent Frank A. Reger



before heading out, but are essential to pay attention to in order to maintain safe waterways. The No Wake Zone areas are either marked or are 300 feet from any public launch or dock. One easy way to remember to stay within the No Wake Zone law is to treat others as you would want to be treated. Would you want someone to come by throwing a wake while your boat is slammed against the dock, knocking chunks out of your fi berglass boat or scratching that new paint? Just a thought. Last but not least, boat operators, please do not let passengers hang over the bow of the boat while running down the lake. If someone goes off the front of the boat they will defi nitely be run over by the boat. You would not put people on the hood of your car and drive down the road, so why would you do that in a boat? If you are considering it, you

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might need to question the validity of the friendship before allowing them on your boat in the fi rst place! Remember, safety is the number one consideration in my job. We are not out to ruin your day; we’re out to save a life. Please take just a moment to think about all of these safety laws when you are out enjoying the waterways of Louisiana so that everyone will return home safely. With this heat, please remember to stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun while you are on the water. Make sure you are protecting your head from the direct sun by wearing a hat or staying under a canopy, and remember the sunscreen. Always bring extra water for each person aboard because you never know when your trip may be extended. Until next time, stay safe!



By Sgt. Troy Parker

AGENTS PROMOTE DEPARTMENT AT LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL

One of the greatest things that we as agents can do for our communities is to be in-volved with the youth in every possible way. During these times, I believe we have

an obligation to instill lasting principles that will stay with them throughout their adult life. Many of these young people, especially those in the rural areas, grow up learning to hunt and fi sh from parents and peers, so they probably will encounter a game warden at some time or another. Because of that, I certainly would like to have some positive input as to their mind set and responsibilities as partakers of the resources of this great state. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit one of our local High Schools in Desoto Parish as they par-ticipated in an annual career day. I’ve been attending for the past 4 years and it really is a great time for me to be on campus and represent one of the best careers on God’s green earth. The school is very active in try-ing to give the students a variety of ideas as to what career they may want to pursue, and I gladly accept the invitation to present our career opportunity. When I show up, I always bring a lot of props, and that in turn results in immediate attention. I can’t help but chuckle inside as I hear and see all the reactions to the bobcat mounts, deer horns, and duck mounts that I walk through their halls with. Even the teachers want

to attend my sessions, just to hear the stories about what we do. If the truth were known, I think some of them want to be a game warden too! After all, the common statement I get is, “I always wanted to be a game warden”. After each session, some of the students come by the display table and pick up materials and infor-mation on a career with the Louisiana Dept. of Wild-life and Fisheries/Enforcement Division. I take that opportunity to share one on one with them and em-phasize how great a job this is. They also get to touch the props and look at photo albums that I bring and it adds to their desire to pursue this career. It also gives me a chance to meet some of the children of the adults

Sgt. Parker educates high school students on the role of LDWF Enforcement Division in state law enforcement.



that I’ve already met in the fi eld. Every now and then, I run into a student that tells me about the citation I is-sued to their dad, uncle, or cousin. I simply smile and let them know that it’s part of the job and nothing per-sonal. We all know that one of the biggest problems we face is a generational grudge. Hopefully, being visible on our public school campuses and interacting with the public in every way possible, we will change the attitude toward the agents around our state. I’m proud to be a wildlife enforcement agent, and I believe we are a unique and important part of law enforcement in this state. Our job has its share of diffi culties and challenges, but we are all highly trained and we will see to it that each task we face is handled with skill and determination so that the end result will be positive. Let me encourage all my fel-low agents… stay committed, confi dent, and deter-mined to be the best you can be. Those things will be contagious to the public, both young and old, and will bring forth good results in all our efforts. Until next time, be safe and prosperous in all you do.

Agents Promote Department... Continued



By Agent Jay Thomas

TEAMWORK

Since I have been with the Department, I’ve had the opportunity to work on cases with four different state wildlife agencies. This particular case, I was able to work with a

wildlife offi cer with the Arkansas Game and Fish. It was early March and I was patrolling a particular area in Bossier Parish where there is usually some gross litter to be found. I was able to locate a large pile on the back side of Cypress Lake and after a little bit of digging and a lot of mosquito bites, I was able to locate some mail. The address came back to a resident located in the other district of the region. I met up with Senior Agent Frank Reger and we proceeded to the address to make contact. We arrived at the loca-tion and found that the lights were on but nobody was home. The truck sitting in the driveway had Arkansas plates and had an Arkansas registered aluminum boat in tow. A quick call to LDWF dispatch let us know that the truck was registered to the suspect whom we needed to speak with. Now, this peaked our curiosity just a little, so we ran his information to check which state he possessed a driver’s license in and if he had purchased a Louisiana resident fi shing or hunting li-cense. Dispatch confi rmed that our suspect (we’ll call him “George”) possessed a Louisiana driver’s license and that he recently purchased a resident basic fi shing

license. I contacted Arkansas Wildlife Offi cer Clay Rayburn about what I had, and told him that he might need to check on George’s Arkansas status. A couple days later, Offi cer Rayburn called me back and in-formed me that George had an Arkansas ID card com-ing back to a post offi ce box in a small podunk town just across the state line and that George purchased an Arkansas resident hunting and fi shing license. Now we’re getting somewhere!! Smells like fraud to me! Offi cer Rayburn was able to round him up in Arkansas a few weeks later and informed George that LDWF also needed to speak with him. That same day I was able to meet up with Offi cer Rayburn and George at the state line, where I issued George a citation for Gross Littering. George also received a citation from Offi cer Rayburn for Obtaining a License by Fraud.



By Sgt. Troy Parker

THE DEER DOCTOR

It never ceases to amaze me, the things people do and the excuses they give for doing them. No offense or disrespect, but I wonder if using common sense ever occurred to some that we

encounter. I’ve had a few cases in my career that the only thing to do afterward is shake my head and say “unbelievable” under my breath. Anyway, here’s a case that recently took place that I want to share that falls under the category of “It’s something we’ve always done!” Nothing really spectacular, but it does seem to be a trend among the folks here in Louisiana. I received a call from one of my informants who happened to be in town. The fi rst thing out of his mouth after I answered was, “Is it illegal to have a spotted fawn in your truck?” He knew it was, but I obliged him by saying, “Only if he’s got a permit.” He told me that as he was walking into a store, he passed a lady who told him that there was a baby deer in a truck parked in the parking lot. He said he really didn’t believe it was a fawn, but he walked close to the truck and sure enough, it was. “I knew you would want to know about it, so I called!” After getting the location and vehicle in-formation, I threw on some work clothes and went 10-8. When I arrived, I immediately saw the truck and pulled up beside it. Inside the cab was a healthy spotted fawn lying on the fl oor board. It got up when I looked inside and started walking on the seat. My in-formant told me that he thought the owner of the truck

was wearing blue jean overalls and had on a cowboy hat. Well, when I stepped away from the truck, there was the owner walking toward me, just as was de-scribed. He had a big grin on his face and when he came near me, I identifi ed myself and told him I was there to inquire about the fawn. “Yeah, I picked the thing up off the road this morning and was gonna take it home and raise it.” I asked him if he had a permit to do that and he said, “I didn’t know I had to have one, but I’ll sure go get one.” He also told me that he raised cows and he knew about how to raise baby deer “cause I’ve raised ‘em before in the past.” I couldn’t help but smile and chuckle as he looked at me with his big grin as though it was no big deal. And I guess to some it’s not a big deal, but it doesn’t negate the law.


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At that time, I ex-plained the violation and told him that I was going to issue a citation and seize the deer. He kept telling me that he was just trying to do the right thing and that he didn’t want the little deer to get run over. I couldn’t help think-ing, “Yeah, and you wanted to add some venison to the beef supply in your freezer.” I promise I didn’t say that, but it’s probably the truth. I did tell him that next time, just leave the deer alone. After I issued the citation, I took the fawn to a local zoo that takes care of orphaned animals and tries to give them as normal a life as possible. It will enjoy life with three other fawns that the zoo had. Another exciting day at the offi ce of your local game warden…this job sure is fun! Oh, and the people we encounter, sometimes they’re even more fun! Until next time, be safe and enjoy life.

The Deer Doctor continued



By Agent Jay Thomas

UP IN SMOKE!

The morning of March 26, 2010 seemed to start out like any other cool spring morning. I began making my rounds in north Bossier Parish, checking several turkey hunters and

fi nding zero violations. About 9:30 that morning, I began thinking my window of opportunity was clos-ing fast. I was easing down one of the remote roads heading toward town when I observed a blue four door car sitting at an abandoned oil well site. The car was sitting next to the wood line and I could see two occupants in the vehicle. I thought to myself, “That is a really odd place to be parked at this time of the morning!” I turned my truck around to see what they were up to and as I began approaching the oil site, I met them on the road, heading in my direction. I activated my blue lights to make a window to win-dow stop and make contact with the driver. The driver pulled past my truck and fi nally decided to stop. I quickly exited my unit and walked up to the driver window to speak to the occupants. When the driver, we’ll call him “Larry”, rolled down the window it was apparent why he didn’t want to stop. It looked as if the inside of the car was on fi re! Smoke was pouring from inside the vehicle! I asked what they had been doing, but it was pretty obvious from the smell and the smoke what they had been doing! The driver said they had been smoking some marijuana that morning. What? Really? Ya think??

I asked him if they had any more and he said, “Yes,” handing me a small bag. I looked down in the console and noticed a pill bottle with the label removed. I asked him to hand it to me, looked in-side and found three Hydrocodone pills. At this time I asked Larry and the passenger, whom we’ll call “Bob”, to step out of the vehicle. I asked them if there was anything else in the vehicle and Bob said that there were some smoking pipes in the back seat of the car. I asked them both again if there was anything else in the vehicle. Larry started acting really nervous and began looking back at the vehicle. Now, I thought what else could possibly be in there?? Larry said, “Well… there’s some cocaine in the front seat.” Ah! I

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see now the extent of the nervousness!! I placed Larry and Bob in handcuffs and read them their rights. Senior Agents Michael Dunn and Toby Meyers arrived shortly after I logged them 10-15 with dispatch. They helped me fi nish searching the car where we found another bag of marijuana and a Legend drug without prescription (a legend drug is any drug that requires a prescription.) Bossier Parish Deputies Rick Blalock and Wade Allen arrived on scene for a transport and helped us inventory the car for the tow truck to arrive. After the “smoke” and dust cleared, I booked both Larry and Bob into the Bossier Parish Maximum Facility with the fi nal charges of Possession of Schedule II Narcotic, Cocaine; Possession of Schedule II Narcotic, Hy-drocodone; Possession of Schedule I Narcotic, Marijuana; Possession Legend Drug; and Possession of Drug Parapherna-lia. Our job requires us to be out in remote locations and back roads. We are fi nding more people that are taking their drug experiences to the woods, and even the WMA’s trying to avoid the “real” police.

Up In Smoke continued



Region 1 agents honoring fallen offi cers.



Sgt. Frank Reger working a gross littering case.


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Some safe boaters being rewarded for wearing the life jackets.


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Hello from Region 2. I am Sgt. Joe Chandler, recently elected representative for Region 2. This is my fi rst update in my fi rst magazine, so I’m just hoping to not make too big a mess of it. I’m very proud to represent this region, and all the fi ne agents in it. I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to departing representative Josh Estis, from whom I’m taking the reins for Region 2, for his fi ne service as LWAA representative. I hope to represent my region at least as well as he did. As expected, the dominant story since the last magazine has been the BP oil spill. 11 people lost their lives in the initial explosion,

SGT. JOE CHANDLER, JR

Region 2

Monroe318-343-2417

Region SupervisorCaptain Alan Bankston

Office AdministratorShetocquie Willis

District 2-AOuachita, Lincoln, Union,

and Jackson ParishesDistrict SupervisorLt. Michael Rockett

Sgt. Lane KincaidSgt. Duane Taylor

Sgt. Thomas RisserSr. Agt. Stan House

Sr. Agt. David HarrellSr. Agt. Scott Jeansonne

Agent Joe GouedyAgent Mike JonesAgent Scott Bullitt

District 2-BRichland, Morehouse, West

Carroll and East Carroll Parishes

District Supervisor:Lt. Rick Owens

Sgt. Scott MathewsSgt. Darren BruceSgt. Jamey HaganSgt. Wayne ParkerSr. Agt. Josh Estis

Sr. Agt. Wendell WeeksSr. Agt. Justin LeeSr. Agt. John MillerAgent Ray Ellerbe

District 2-CFranklin, Tensas, Madison,

and Caldwell Parishes

District Supervisor:Lt. Scott Watson

Sgt. Joe ChandlerSgt. Larry May

Sgt. Jeff RobinsonSr. Agt. John Hendrix

Sr. Agt. Lee TarverSr. Agt. Leya Grover

Agent Johnny Wilson

REGION 2

UPDATE

and multitudes more are in danger of losing their livelihoods. From the fi shermen, who catch the seafood and the guides who take others to do it, to the restaurants and industries who rely on Louisiana seafood to provide the greatest dining experience possible, the magnitude of this industrial disaster is almost incalculable. Our department has perhaps never been more important than it is right now, as the custodians and defenders of Louisiana’s natural resources. Personally, I couldn’t be more proud of us, both as a department and as individual agents, for the way we’ve stepped

up and done the job. It’s always that way though; when something needs doing, we fi nd a way to get it done, no matter the inconvenience and hardship to ourselves and our families. On top of the frequent rotations to the southern regions, we’ve been pretty active at home. D.W.I. enforcement has been very vigorous and fruitful so far this year, both on the road and on the water. It’s hard to quantify results when something doesn’t happen, but there’s no doubt vigorous enforcement prevents accidents and saves lives. Most agents in the region were, at some

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point, able to participate in sobriety checkpoints with other agencies as well. As usual, we shone in such situations and invariably were asked to return, due to the high levels of competence, professionalism, and enthusiasm exhibited by the agents involved. It was a wonderful experience for us as well, as we got to show other departments what we’re capable of when given the opportunity and we got learn some, too. There are some exceptionally knowledgeable offi cers out there, and we were able to work with a lot of them. We’re all on the same team, and it was great to be able to play on the same fi eld for a spell. One of our most popular fi shing lakes was drained this year, in order to make improvements to its dam and to clear portions of it for more varied recreational activities. When the water started going

down, the fi shing really turned on, and as usual, a few citizens didn’t know when to say when. Multiple over-limit cases were made, and a ton of effort was poured into enforcement efforts on Turkey Creek. Despite the fact that BP is pouring a lot of money into this part of the country, the people we serve are facing very tough times in the long term. I fully expect to see sportsmen doing things out of desperation and a sense of impending doom. This just makes what is an already dangerous job even more so. It’s up to each and every one of us to conduct ourselves professionally and courteously, but most of all, safely. We don’t manage animals, we manage people. I know we’re up to the challenge. Take care, and have a safe summer!



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By Sr. Agent Lee Tarver

GRAVEYARD PARKING

On a cold windy, winter night in January this last hunting season, I decided to work an area in South Franklin Parish that I had received several complaints about. This was not just

another cold night. It had not gotten above freezing that day and was already about 25 degrees. Around 7:30 p.m., I had set up in my hiding place and just started eating an MRE for dinner, when I saw a vehicle pull into the back of a nearby grave yard. Then it’s lights went off. Keep in mind, this graveyard is in the middle of nowhere and it is well after dark, not to mention that everything is iced over. There are only two things that come to my mind when I see someone parking at night, and one of them usually does not take place in a graveyard. I turned my sneeklight on and slowly drove into the graveyard blacked out. The vehicle was running, and the only visible light coming from the vehicle was a lighter that was burning continuously. I drove right up behind the truck and turned on my blue lights. When the driver saw the blue lights, he floored it, but because the road was frozen over he just sat there spinning his tires for a few seconds. During this time, I observed something being thrown out of the passenger window. The subject managed to drive a few yards before he realized that running from the game warden in a graveyard was probably a bad idea. I called Franklin Parish Deputy Michael Wilson for back-up, knowing that he was also working close by. I decided to play it cool with the occupants of the vehicle until back-up arrived. I walked up to the driver’s side of the vehicle and asked the driver what they were doing. He stated they were just hanging out, drinking a beer. There

were two guys and one girl in the vehicle at that time. Everyone in the vehicle had that deer-in-the-headlights look, and was squirming in their seats like they had ants in their pants. I got everyone out of the vehicle, and after a little persuading, placed everyone in hand cuffs for their safety and for mine. I then asked the driver for consent to look in the vehicle, which he gave permission to do so. There, in plain view, was a big wad of money with a small bag of meth sitting in a cup holder. Deputy Wilson arrived on scene at that time and when he saw who it was, he said that they all had a long list of drug related charges, including cooking and selling Methamphetamine. Deputy Wilson recovered a glass pipe containing Meth that they had thrown out of the window. Hidden under the cup holder in the center console of the truck was a set of scales, which the occupant had been using to weigh the Methamphetamine. The young lady was extremely upset. She informed me that the driver of the vehicle was her sister’s husband, and she had already been caught cheating once before with him. Her sister was also incarcerated in the prison, where she knew she would end up before the night was over. All three subjects were arrested for Possession of CDS II (Methamphetamine), Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage in a motor vehicle upon a public road, and Possession of drug Paraphernalia. Two of the subjects were also out on parole at that time. The trio thought they had picked a good place where they could rest and smoke a little dope in peace. However, this would not be their final resting place for the night. It just goes to show that you never know who is hiding in the dark watching you!



After we had the group of five shrimp boats located, Sgt. Champagne called in their coordinates to a plotting station (which I didn’t even know existed). The plotting station confirmed the location of each boat shrimping inside the closed area, with boats varying distances inside from around 2 ½ to almost 4 miles inside the closed area. We then returned to each boat, had them pull up their nets, move to a central location, and anchor. After all the boats were gathered up, we began issuing citations to the captains and deckhands. I think we issued 14 citations in about 45 minutes. They then had to turn their catch back into the water. I felt kind of badly for them, but as professional fishermen, it’s their responsibility to know which areas are open or closed. It was the first time I’d ever been involved with a closed area shrimping case in the Gulf region, after almost 11 years on the job. It was an interesting experience, and gave me some ideas on how to be more effective in my home region. It was interesting to see how agents in other regions have developed tactics to deal with the violations they face regularly, and how it shapes their view of the job. Mostly, though, it was great to get to do something I don’t do every day. It’s nice to break out of the rut from time to time.

DIFFERENT FOR ME

Often, we make a huge distinction between our jobs as enforcement agents depending on where we happen to work. Certain things are different, sure. I might spend

most of my hunting season on a 4 wheeler, while an agent in St. Bernard might still be patrolling the marsh in a boat. The fundamentals are the same, though. Know the law, know your area, know your job, and you’ll be fine. While the job may be essentially the same, different areas definitely require different techniques to work them. This maxim was driven home when I got the opportunity to work with Sgt. Ray Champagne, in Plaquemines Parish. I and Agent Ray Ellerbe were riding with Sgt. Champagne in one of the 32-foot Boston Whalers, patrolling the area around Bayou Baptiste Collette. Due to the BP oil spill, the area around this waterway was closed to fishing, either because of detected pollution, or as a precautionary measure. It was a shame, too, because there were a lot of shrimp in these waters, and they looked good. The area inside the “points” was open, but not the waters outside them. As we were patrolling, Sgt. Champagne noticed several boats fishing in the sound out of Baptiste Collette. The boats all had their skimmers down. We watched these boats shrimping, with Sgt. Champagne firmly convinced they were doing so in a closed area. So, he did exactly what I wouldn’t have done…he let them be, at least for a little while. I noticed we drove close by each boat he believed was in the closed area. At the time I thought he was just verifying that they were indeed shrimping. What I didn’t notice was that he was marking the location and time of each boat on the GPS. Typically at home, if we catch a group in a closed area, we deal with that group then move on to the next. If one group sees you and you leave it to check another, by the time you get back to the first, they’re long gone. You have to deal with them as you find them. Sgt. Champagne knew they had nowhere to go that we couldn’t catch up with them, so he marked each one until we had the whole group charted.

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OLD TIME OUTLAWBy Sr. Agent Leya Grover

When I first applied for an enforcement position with the La. Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, I already had an understanding of the job from growing

up with family members and friends of the family who were game wardens. I knew that it would be late nights, early morning and long weekends. Over the years things in our department have changed, but some things never change. My first spring out of the academy while still on FTO (field training), I was assigned to go sit on some nets in Tensas River with another agent for this particular day. I knew that it was going to be a long and boring day. We sat there most of the day and no one showed. As spring went on we got very busy with other fisherman and boating safety, but nets in Tensas River were not forgotten. The next spring, Sr. Agent John Hendrix and I boated down the Tensas River to check on the same nets. There they were in the same spots they had been in the previous year. We pulled the nets up and they contained several white perch. We stretched the nets back out just like we had found them and devised a plan. The plan was to go back to the landing and I would drive around to the other side of the river to watch from the opposite bank. John would stay in the boat and when I saw the crappie being loaded in the boat, he would make contact. As I arrived on the opposite bank, I heard a boat paddle hit the side of a boat. I ran to the river bank to see the fisherman loading a bucket into his truck. Now you all know it’s better to see the fish come directly out of the net, so we chose not to approach him and back off this time. After talking with other long time agents, we found that a few of them had been after this old time outlaw for a long time. One agent sat on these nets for days and when the old time outlaw showed up to run them, there was someone fishing on the bank up river so the old time outlaw messed around with a trotline and left without checking any of his nets. Another agent, who also sat for days, saw the old time outlaw raise the nets, which were full of white perch, and then lower them back into the water, tie his boat up

and leave. The next spring and summer were so busy that I did not even have time to check on the nets. So this spring I made it a point to work south Tensas Parish in Tensas River. Sr. Agent Hendrix and I put my boat in and headed south. We found the nets in the same place they were for the past three years. When we pulled the nets up to see what was in them, they only contained two to three white perch. This told me that the nets were most likely run the previous day. The next day we came in just before daylight by boat and Hendrix dropped me off on the bank between two of the nets. He took the boat around the bend up river and we waited. This would have to be the most boring part of the job. We sat from daylight till almost dark and nothing. At the end of the day, all I knew was that I would be back in the same place doing the same thing tomorrow. On the third day, Sgt. Larry May dropped me off on the bank and he occupied the boat. It was another long, hot, slow, boring day. Our net fisherman did not show up. I wasn’t giving up this time. I was going to sit there on those nets every day until I got him. On the fourth day, Sr. Agent Lee Tarver met me close to the river bank. He set up watching one net, I set up on the net closest to the boat and Sgt. Larry May set up down the road. Around lunch time, a red Toyota pulled up at the camp across the street. Two men got out of the Toyota

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and messed around the camp for what seemed to be an hour. After that, they got back in the Toyota and I thought we were busted. I thought they might have seen us and were about to leave. I thought all the hard work and long hours I had put in were about to be thrown out the window, but they didn’t leave. They pulled across the road and down the hill to the boat tied up to the bank. They loaded an empty five gallon yellow bucket into the boat. They cranked the motor and went straight to the net directly in front of Sr. Agent Tarver. He watched them empty the fish from the net into the yellow bucket. They reset the net and headed my way. It looked like a routine for these two men. As they approached the net I was watching, they pulled it up, untied the end and emptied all the fish into the yellow bucket. That was all I needed to see. Tarver and I had been in contact on the radio and it was time to make our move. I eased through the woods, toward where they had their boat tied up,

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until I could see the red Toyota. I didn’t want to make contact until the yellow bucket full of white perch was in the bed of the truck. As one of them tied the boat up, the other toted the yellow bucket right up to the truck and put in the back. At this point Tarver and I stepped out and introduced ourselves, as May was driving up to meet us. We explained to the two men that we had witnessed everything. All they could say was, “All we wanted was a mess of fish to eat.” Our jobs consist of long days, long nights and long weekends in the cold, in the heat, in the rain, but isn’t it all worth it when you get that adrenaline rush from catching that night hunter or that game hog?!!


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TOO MANY FISHBy Sr. Agent Leya Grover

As everyone from region 4 knows, Turkey Creek is one of the more popular fishing areas for the locals. This summer Turkey Creek was drained for several reasons,

which in turn made the bass fishing even better. We heard from several locals that they were hauling the bass out of Turkey Creek like crazy. After getting approval through the Captain to work Turkey Creek in plain clothes, Sr. Agent John Hendrix and I loaded up our fishing poles and headed to Turkey Creek. We weren’t in the water 15 minutes and had our eyes on a boat with two fishermen, whom we will call Crank Bait and Hook. Crank Bait was the boat operator and he was tearing ‘em up. We observed him pull in and keep 14 bass before they changed locations. Not wanting to spook them, we stayed back and fished around the boat landing while watching several other boats. Thei occupants weren’t catching much at all. After a couple hours, we saw Crank Bait and Hook heading back our way. As they passed, I asked if they had caught any good fish and they were proud to show them off. They held up two good fish as I was trolling over to their boat. When we got up to them, I asked to see the rest of their fish. They had the live well full and several in the ice chest. We let them head to the boat landing and as they were loading their boat, we pulled to the bank. Hendrix got out and walked up the hill to chat with the two fishermen. This is where he got their names. One of the fishermen had sunk a hook through his thumb. Needless to say, he was the one who wasn’t

catching as many. Crank Bait was talking to Hendrix about what they were biting on and tried to give Hendrix his crank bait. Then Crank Bait spoke up and said they had to get out of there. When we asked why, Crank Bait said, “Cause we have too many fish.” At this point we told him who we were. He said “Ya’ll are good. I thought ya’ll were married.” They had 24 bass in their possession. Hook claimed 10 and Crank Bait claimed the rest. Crank Bait was cited and his 14 bass were seized and donated.


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Hello from Region 3. So far, this summer’s headlines have been filled with the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. As I am typing this, the cost of the spill is climbing to over $3.2 billion. With countless barrels of crude free-flowing every day, the impact on the Gulf Coast

is devastating. Thousands of lives have been changed for at least the foreseeable future. For the family and friends of those 11 workers on the Deepwater Horizon, their lives have been changed forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. I’m sure some of us know someone who has been directly affected by this event. I’ve personally seen several people down south begging for any kind of work, and I can’t help feeling bad for them. For many folks, the fishing industry is all they know. To them, there are no other options. I hope someone comes up with a solution soon. All of us in Region 3 have made the long drive to the coast at least twice so far. Many hours of day and night shifts have been worked to ensure that tainted seafood stays where it belongs: in the water. For a lot of us, getting an opportunity to work down there for the first time gives us a little insight into what it’s like to work on the coast. Those guys definitely have their work cut out for them. Let’s hope and pray that this tragedy is over soon. On a lighter note, LWAA hosted a charity softball tournament in Alexandria on April 24. Even though our team didn’t fare so well, we still raised around $1000 for charity. A special thanks to Jill Guidry, Christy Ellington, Aimee Watts, the Volentine family, Capt./ Chef Peter Oliver, Robbie Mayo, and everyone else who worked hard to make it happen for a good cause. Region 3 also gave $750 to the Bond Family, whose son, Tucker, was diagnosed with microcephaly, cerebular hypoplasia and hypertonia. The donation will help with the cost of treatments in New Orleans. Agents also attended a couple of Public Safety Expos in the area. In Alexandria, we brought boats, ATV’s, and set up a booth in order to educate the public on the importance of boating safety. A few of us even gave blood. We also had an Expo in Leesville with the focus on boating safety. With the dog days of summer upon us, let’s remember to be safe and stay cool. And pray for an early fall and winter!

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Region SupervisorCapt. Peter Oliver

Administrative SpecialistChristy Ellington

District 3-ARapides, Grant, Winn,

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District SupervisorLt. Eric Stokes

Sgt. Travis BurnettSgt. Gabe Guidry

Sgt. Marcus ConstanceSgt. Rusty PerrySr. Agt. Kevin Hill

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District SupervisorLt. Bill Tyree

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Sr. Agt. Ronnie Robertson

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THE WHEELS OF JUSTICE SOMETIMES TURN SLOWLY, BUT THEY DO TURNBy Lt. Bill Tyree

Agents in Region 3B began an investigation back in the fall of 2007, which involved complaints of U.S. Army soldiers poaching numerous deer and turkeys out of season

on Peason Ridge WMA. The U.S. Army owns this area and it is managed by LDWF as a state Wildlife Management Area. Little did we know the extent of this poaching ring we were about to investigate. I have worked as an enforcement agent for nearly 18 years and have never come across a case of this magnitude with such a blatant disregard for wildlife laws and God’s creatures that inhabit this area. We began our investigation when a hunter in the area came across a hilltop littered with deer carcasses, ice bags, and a skinning gambrel and hoist. He reported his findings to Fort Polk Game Warden officials and LDWF agents. We collected evidence and quickly matched ice bags left at the “bone yard” to ice bags in an ice cooler at a military staging compound within

the area. We knew that the persons responsible for the carnage found on the hilltop were U.S. Army soldiers because they were the ones who had direct access to the staging compound and ice machine. During military “live fire” exercises, there are no game wardens permitted into the area and it is completely locked down, except to range control and military personnel. These poachers had a free run on poaching with little chance of apprehension. In November of 2007, the case took a major turn when I established a confidential informant that had very detailed knowledge of the poaching activities that had taken place and the names of two U.S. Army soldiers who were responsible. I also received the names of numerous other soldiers who had direct knowledge of the poaching activities. A few days later, I received information from a second anonymous

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source that revealed a name of a third soldier that was involved in the poaching ring. It was suggested that these three soldiers had illegally killed in excess of 50 deer and 10 turkeys out of season from 2006 to 2007. I teamed up with Fort Polk Game Wardens and other Fort Polk law enforcement officials and we began bringing in all the soldiers we believed were involved in the poaching or had direct knowledge of it. We were able to obtain both written and taped confessions from one of the soldiers involved in the poaching. One of the other soldiers was temporarily stationed out of state at the time, and the third poacher was retired out of the army and was working as a civilian in Iraq. The second soldier contacted me by telephone and agreed to meet with agents during holiday leave at Christmas. The retired soldier also contacted me by telephone from Iraq and agreed to meet with agents when he returned home for vacation. Around Christmas time, agents met with the second soldier and he admitted to a multitude of wildlife violations and even told us about some we were not aware of at the time. The enormity of this poaching ring was now coming to light and we knew we were working on a case of a lifetime. Agents finally met with the third poacher and he admitted to some poaching activity, but refrained from being very descriptive in his involvement. One of the soldiers commented several times that the military was not going to do anything to them and they were not worried. During our investigation, we learned that these soldiers were locking the gates on the area and shooting deer and turkeys from military humvees and other military vehicles. They brought their personal weapons to work and killed a majority of their deer with the aid of headlights and hand held lights from August to November. The turkeys that they poached were in the months of June and July and were shot with high powered rifles from their military vehicles. Agents ended up seizing a nine - point buck from a local taxidermist, 4 turkey beards and spurs, three high - powered rifles, one twelve gauge shotgun, and a skinning hoist and gambrel. When we concluded our investigation, we were able to hold the three men accountable for illegally taking 18 deer and 6 turkeys, and charged the three poachers with 268 violations. They were charged with: Hunt/Take Deer Illegal Hours (28 counts); Hunt/Take Deer Closed Season (24 counts); Possession of Illegally Taken Deer – Closed Season (24 counts); Hunting from a Moving Vehicle (48 counts); Not Abiding by R/R on WMA (Possess Firearm Closed Season/Illegal Hours) (40 counts); Not Abiding by R/R on WMA (Hunt Deer from Improved Road) (36 counts); Hunt/Take Turkey Closed Season (12 counts); Hunt/Take Turkey w/ Rifle (10 counts); Possession of Turkey Closed Season or taken Illegally (12 counts); Not Abiding by R/R on WMA (Hunt Turkey from Improved Road) (12 counts); Not Abiding by R/R on WMA (Take Deer in Closed Area) (8 counts); Possession of Illegally Taken Deer – Open Season (12 counts); and Not Abiding by R/R on WMA (Fail to Check In/Out or Obtain Hunting Permit (2 counts).

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Agents filed the case with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecution. The case sat idle for over two years while jurisdictional issues and statutes of limitations were ironed out. Finally, in June of 2010, the case went to Federal Magistrate court at Fort Polk. The retired soldier agreed to testify against the two soldiers for immunity on his charges. A plea bargain was reached with the two remaining soldiers and they plead guilty to their charges. One of these soldiers was ordered to pay $9,284.94 in fines and restitution. The second soldier was ordered to pay $8,267.24 in fines and restitution. Both of these soldiers also lost their hunting privileges for five years and were placed on supervised probation for two years. The civilian poacher was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $524.54 and can never hunt on Federal land again. Sometimes the wheels of justice turn slowly, but they do turn.

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CURIOSITY CAUGHT THE CROOKBy Sgt. Joe Dewil Jr.

A wildlife agent learns quickly that people by nature are inquisitive. It doesn’t matter whether they are trying to find out about the latest changes in hunting and fishing

regulations, job openings, or are simply being nosey to see if they can find out who has been busted recently. Curiosity always leads to questions for the game warden. Sometimes it can lead to jail for the person asking questions. A few months ago, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office and Many Police Department asked the local wildlife agents for assistance in apprehending a subject who had felony warrants. It seems that this individual had allegedly defrauded some people out of a few thousand dollars and was hiding out at a camp in a remote area. The location could only be accessed by a four-wheel-drive vehicle and the victims couldn’t recover their money until the fugitive was caught. After a few unsuccessful attempts, we were beginning to think that our fugitive had found a new hideout. Then one afternoon, Deputy Calvin Aaron and I made another attempt only to find that we had just missed our man by a few minutes. Deputy Aaron then went on an unrelated call close to the

area. I pulled over at a nearby intersection to make a phone call. While I was on the phone, a subject pulled over beside me and rolled his window down to talk to me. I quickly finished my phone conversation and introduced myself to the subject. He politely introduced himself and then inquired about how to get a job with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. I couldn’t believe my ears! This individual that asked me about a job just introduced himself as the fugitive that we had been trying to find! I verified his identification and then contacted Deputy Aaron, who quickly came back to help arrest the curious crook. That was one question that I was happy to answer.

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SOMETIMES A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAYBy Lt. Bill Tyree

Agent Russell Brack contacted me one afternoon in January of 2010 and explained that he had heard a rumor about a juvenile hunter who allegedly killed an illegal doe

during a “bucks only” deer dog hunt on Kisatchie National Forest in Natchitoches Parish. Agent Brack told me that he did not have much information to go on, and could not decide whether or not to investigate the matter. We discussed the information he received. I told him that he really didn’t have anything to lose and to see what he could come up with. This was a really good move, for that small tidbit of information led up to a nightmare for 7 unsuspecting poachers. Agent Brack made contact with the juvenile hunter and his parents and received an admission to him killing an illegal doe during the “bucks only” deer hunt. Russell called me and explained that he was able to make a case and seize a deer on his information. We both agreed that citing a juvenile does not fire us up, but we knew many of the others in this deer dog hunting group and we began putting a good case together. Since the juvenile was not licensed to drive, we were able to find out who he was riding with. One thing led to another and by the time we were finished interviewing the seventh hunter, their lies had gotten them all crossed up and they didn’t know if they were coming or going. Several of the hunters admitted to their involvements in the poaching of numerous does and thus dragged down others in the process. When we were finished investigating the matter, we were able to hold these seven hunters accountable for illegally killing six does during this “bucks only” deer hunt. We seized three of these illegal deer. These hunters were falsifying deer tags in the process. We cited these hunters with: Possession of Illegally Taken Deer – Open Season (14 counts); Take Illegal Deer during Open Season (6 Counts); Fail to Comply w/ Deer Tagging Requirements (11 counts); Fail to Comply w/ Deer Harvest Record Requirements (6 counts); and

Take Over Limit of Deer (2 counts). All six adults plead guilty to their charges, and received $500.00 to $600.00 fines and were ordered to pay restitution for all of their illegally taken deer. In addition, they lost their hunting privileges for one year and were placed on supervised probation for one year or until all fines and restitutions are paid in full. Agents issued 39 citations on a small tidbit of information. This just goes to show that you never know what’s on the other side of the door unless you open it.


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Hello everyone and greetings from Region 4. Well, with this slight increase in temperature and just a touch of humidity, there is always an increase in boat activity on our waterways.

Many recreational boaters and fisherman are taking to the water to enjoy the long days and endless sunshine. We have been very busy in Region 4 making sure everyone can enjoy this time without careless behavior or someone consuming too much alcohol and deciding to drive. We have also been busy getting the word out on the requirements of everyone born after January 1, 1984 to take a boating safety course. Remember, they are free and very informative courses. Remember to always be sure that you have all your proper boating safety equipment; don’t forget about your float plan. Kids, be on the lookout, because we will be handing out the “I Got Caught Wearing My Life Jacket” t-shirts to those youngsters who are properly wearing their life jackets. Enjoy the summer, be safe and we’ll see you out there. I would like to take this time to mention two new arrivals in Region 4. Senior Agent David Boudreaux and his wife Jill are proud parents of Addison Boudreaux. Senior Agent Channing Duvall and his wife Lea are the proud parents of Isaac Duvall. Congrats to both families.

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District SupervisorLt. Donald Salpietra

Sgt. Brad GaronSgt. Travis Huval

Sgt. Chris CarpenterSgt. Cliff Ortis

Sr. Agt. Channing DuvallSr. Agt. Lance DeVillierSr. Agt. Allan Marbury

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“THAT’S OUR FRYING FISH”By Sr. Agent Channing Duvall

While working out in the marshes of St. Bernard Parish, I have had the opportunity of meeting a variety of people. It isn’t very often as a Pointe

Coupee Parish Agent that I get a chance to check saltwater fishermen. However, the unique thing about our job is that we always seem to get a chance to enforce a law that we never have before. As an Agent in Pointe Coupee Parish, I have made several undersized bass cases on False River and in the Atchafalaya Spillway. We have heard several excuses for keeping undersized fish. The most common excuse is “I didn’t know there was a size limit.” Another is, “Yeah, I know there is a size limit. I just couldn’t control myself.” Sgt. Todd Laviolette and I were patrolling in the vicinity of Fishing Smack Bay. We were basically dodging thunderstorms all morning. A few fishermen were still out and catching fish. We noticed a house boat and decided to go on over and check it out. Three subjects were onboard and looked like they were getting ready to go out and try their luck again. Sgt. Laviolette and I decided to check them for fishing licenses and fish. I was presented with an ice chest with several white trout and speckled trout. I began separating the white trout from the specks.

While doing this, I noticed an ice bag inside the ice chest. Upon pulling it out of the ice chest, I asked one of the subjects ,“What’s this?” His response was,

“That’s our frying fish.” My response was, “Well, aren’t all these fish capable of being fried.” The eight fish in the ice bag were all undersized, so Sgt. Laviolette had an undersized trout case and a good story to tell our friends and family. After citations were issued, one of the subjects said, “I sure wish we could have fried them fish and none of this would have happened.” He was still not admitting he was wrong. I guess some people never learn!

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OVER THE LIMIT AND TOO SHORTBy Sgt. Cliff Ortis

One evening, Senior Agent TJ Ashley and I decided to put the bateau in False River since the bass had been biting pretty well.

We were going to try to catch one of the small bass snatchers that frequent the lake. With the small boat, we can zip in out of the piers and fit in like all the other fishermen, motoring up on them too quickly for them to do a last minute catch and release! It had become dark and we noticed a nice bass rig fishing the piers, so we began to ease up to him to do a check. At this time, he cranked the big motor and headed out toward the center of the lake. We began to think that our check on him was over. We kept to our strategy and traveled down the edge of the piers as though we were looking for a place to fish. As we watched

his Nav. Lights head out we saw him slow to an idle out in the middle. We then turned into the bank as if we were going to begin fishing and turned out our lights. As the lights went out, we immediately headed toward him, propelled by the little 4-stroke motor which hardly makes any noise. Before he knew it, we were on him. We began with the routine questions and asked if he had caught any fish. He replied that he had a few. We then looked in his live well, and what- da-ya- know, he had two limits, 10 fish in a 5 fish limit lake. It gets better! Not only did he have over the limit, but also six of his fish were too short. When it rains, it pours! Of course, he said he was going to release them at the landing and of course, we didn’t buy that! His penance was to sign on the line twice.

FORT BEAUREGARD MARINA

P.O. BOX 250LOCKPORT, LA 70374

985-226-3106


QUALITY REFRACTORY SERVICE9435 BORGNE AVEBOGALUSSA, LA 70427985-735-6345

SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT SERVICE

707 INDUSTRIAL PARK HAMMOND, LA 70401

985-542-0508


Alligator found in suspects vehicle from a case near Eunice in St. Landry Parish.

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Southpaw Custom Jigs

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Lake Bistineau

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[email protected]

318-464-2277(BASS)


Sgt. Cliff Ortis & Sr. Agent Alan Marbury


X-TREME TECH SERVICESP.O. Box 888

Amelia, LA 70340985-631-3902

RSI GLOBAL INC2063 PAXTON ST.

HARVEY, LA 70058504-235-8304


Closed rabbit.


Closed season frog case near Krotz Springs in St. Landry parish.


STAGGS DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS1300 Thomas Road

West Monroe, LA 71292318-325-1563


Sr. Agent Donnie Bozeman working on a GPS.

J B JAMES CONSTRUCTION LLC

P.O. BOX 14271BATON ROUGE, LA 70898

225-278-7617


EXTREME ENGINE SERVICE166 Waldrop Lane

West Monroe, LA 71292318-396-5092

MIZE FARM605 LITTLE CHOCTAW ROADST. JOSEPH, LA 71366318-282-1517


REGION 5

UPDATE

Region 5

Capt. Jubal Marceaux

Administrative Specialist Cindy Pippin

Allen, Beauregard,

Evangeline, Calcasieu, Cameron, Vermilion,

Jeff Davis, Acadia

5-ALt. Jesse SavoieSgt. Keith Aucoin

Sgt. Scott FontenotSr. Agent Danon Maricle

Sr. Agent Wendel VaughnSr. Agent Shawn BrewerSr. Agent Steve Vidrine

5-B

Lt. Remy BroussardSgt. David SanfordSgt. Aaron Herpin

Sr. Agent Carl PickettSr. Agent Jonathan VerretSr. Agent Stuart Guillory

Sr. Agent Beau RobertsonSr. Agent Sean MoreauAgent Michael Flurry

5-C

Lt. Robert BuattSgt. Keith Delahoussaye

Sgt. Kane ThomasSr. Agent Lonnie Campbell

Sr. Agent Buddy MurraySr. Agent Jason Stagg

Sr. Agent Justin SonnierSr. Agent Derek Logan

Sr. Agent Anthony Verret

Sr. Agent Derek Logan Well, summer

is in full swing and Region 5

Agents have been very active in the 8 parishes we patrol. From the parishes on the coast, to the parishes in the piney woods, summer is never a slow time for us. Region 5’s northern Agents have led large-scale patrols and special details on the famous scenic river, the Ouiska Chitto. The Ouiska Chitto River is known to many people in Louisiana as a fun river to canoe down. The clear water and white sand beaches makes it hard to resist for vacationers. The Ouiska Chitto River has by far the prettiest beaches, dunes, and sandbars in Louisiana. Perfect places to BBQ, get some summertime sun, swim, or just relax. With the thousands of good people that visit the river every summer, you know there always will be a few “bad eggs” in the bunch. Agents will write over two hundred criminal citations

along the Ouiska Chitto River from May to the end of summer. We are not patrolling the river to take fun away. Don’t get the wrong idea. We are making the river safer, cleaner, and overall a better place for the public. The citations we are issuing mostly are for littering, possession of illegal drugs, underage drinking, and possession of glass containers on a scenic river. In just one day, working a special detail, Region 5 Agents and Allen Parish Sheriff Deputies issued over 70 criminal citations. Bottom line: if you are enjoying the Ouiska Chitto River, you should feel safe knowing a Wildlife Agent is most

likely close by. Region 5’s southern Agents have been busy with openings and closures. Areas that are closed during the winter months on Rockefeller Refuge opened up in March and have been packed ever since. Red snapper season opened also. We have been making patrols in federal waters to make sure offshore fisherman stay in compliance with federal fishing regulations. Down on the coast, Agents have also had to deal with recreational and commercial fishing closures due the very serious oil spill. Once again, Agents are not enforcing closures to take fun away, we just

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BATTERY WORLD3500 SavergneMetarie, LA 70002985-809-9300

M & O AMERICAS924 LEFORTE BYPASS ROAD

THIBODAUX, LA 703019854471700


want to ensure public safety and make sure no oil impacted seafood reaches the public’s table or seafood market. Every Region 5 Agent has helped in enforcing fishing closures and patrolling the boom operations off our coast as a result of the oil spill. With all of the media talking about the oil spill, openings, and closures, Region 5 Agents have not slowed down one bit on the boating safety patrols and public safety awareness. Region 5

Agents have put a few hundred people through our free boating safety classes so far this summer. Remember, as of July 1st, 2010 all persons born after January 1st, 1984 have to take the boater safety course to operate a boat powered by a motor over a 10 hp. The course is free and will offer not only driver’s safety tips, but will also teach passengers safety when boating. Until next time, stay safe and enjoy Louisiana outdoors.


ATV Trailers Boats RVs

Hunting Lease Liability Property Damage/Flood for Camps

Kevin Woods Insurance Agency, LLC 2461 Tower Drive Monroe, LA 71201


AQUATIC ENERGY LLC

1 LAKESHORE DR #570LAKE CHARLES, LA 70629

337-437-3757

QUINTIN’S PAINT & BODY SHOP

1108 NOLAN TRACELEESVILLE, LA 71446

337-392-0054

SOUTHWEST COMPUTERBUREAU INC

104 E CORNERVIEW ST. #BGONZALES, LA 70737

225-647-5375

PRO IRON & METALS

11266 HIGHWAY 23BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037

504-656-0112


JUST KEEPING ‘EM HONESTBy Sr. Agent Beau Robertson

One of the things that make being a game warden one of the most rewarding professions one can pursue is the changing

of the seasons. Throughout the year, as winter turns to spring, and spring turns to summer, hunting season ends and the boating and fishing season rolls in. An agent has the opportunity to shift their focus from the woods to the water and adapt his or her enforcement efforts accordingly. As season opening dates approach, agents know that their patrols should put them in areas where they can encounter the people that could disregard these season dates and take fish or game prior to the season starting. For all agents that work the coast and the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the opening of red snapper season is definitely one of these times. In the middle of May, with the recreational red snapper season scheduled to open on June 1, Agent Matt Clark and Agent Charles Tyer with NOAA, and Lt. Remy Broussard and I decided to patrol the Gulf of Mexico around Calcasieu Pass to check offshore fishermen coming into Cameron. This is the type of patrol that some would refer to as a “keeping ‘em honest” type of patrol, but on this particular day I think we may have contacted one of the most

dishonest crews in the entire Gulf. As agents Clark, Tyer and I were onboard a commercial snapper vessel inspecting their catch and licenses, Lt. Broussard called my attention to a recreational vessel heading our direction over the radio. I walked to the stern of the commercial vessel and saw the recreational boat moving almost directly toward us on step. Since everything checked out okay with the commercial boat, we quickly got back into our patrol boat so we could intercept the rec boat heading into the pass. As we piled into the Boston Whaler, I noticed that the vessel coming in had abruptly come off step

PIONEER

3583 HIGHWAY 459JENA, LA 71342

318-312-1501

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STATE REPRESENTATIVESAM LITTLE

117 S FRANKLINBASTROP, LA 71220

318-348-6513

STEVE LANG TIMBER CO

12032 MAIN ST.ATLANTA, LA 71404

318-628-9021

PROCESS PIPING MATERIALS INC

1177 PETROLEUM PKWYBROUSSARD, LA 70518

337-364-9494

ASCENDANT TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS

12042 BRICKSOME AVEBATON ROUGE, LA 70816

225-218-6682


and there appeared to be a rugby scrum occurring in the back of their boat. Now, why on earth, after a long ride in from offshore, would you suddenly stop your boat and then reenact the Wales vs. Manchester championship rugby match on the stern? My guess wasn’t that the crew members were going for a try in the rugby sense of the word, but rather were going for a try at getting rid of some fish that they didn’t want the game wardens to see them with. I looked at Lt. Broussard who was operating the boat and said, “They’re throwing fish.” He subsequently cornered the throttle. It took us about 20 seconds to reach the subject’s boat, and as all game wardens that have ever had fish thrown on them know, time is of the essence. As we were tracking toward their boat, they managed to get back up on step and made it approximately 200 yards before we stopped them. Agents Clark and Tyer boarded the subject’s boat as I looked back in their wake to see if I could locate the fish. As the waves were rolling in something caught my eye on top of one of them before it quickly disappeared back into a trough. I got the lieutenant’s attention and pointed toward the object I saw in the water. Before shoving off the subject’s boat, I remember looking at a couple of the guys standing behind the console and thinking to myself, “If that’s not a cat that ate the canary look, I don’t know what is.” We made our way back down their boat’s path and quickly found what caught my eye. Snapper! It looked like a cork slowly bobbing up and down on the surface of the water. Lt. Broussard pulled up alongside the fish and I plucked it out of the water. It was still ice cold and we noticed the large hole between the eyes and gills, obviously from a spear gun. We picked up a second red snapper shortly after the first and it was just as cold, with its swim bladder bulging out of its gills. Not finding any more fish, we went back to the subject’s boat and I got on with the two NOAA agents. The seven subjects onboard were read their Miranda rights and I started asking them about the red snapper that we found in their wake. To all our surprise, the crew had absolutely no idea what we were talking about. In the back of the boat we found an ice chest that had bloody ice, fish scales and a yellow-green flip-flop. I know you’re asking yourself, “A yellow-green flip-

flop?” and that’s exactly what we were thinking too. Since nobody wanted to claim the sandal, we started taking pictures of everything and collected some of the scales from the ice chest. One of the guys looked extra curious as to what we were doing at that point, so I asked him if he was a CSI fan and talked about how many cases they solve these days using forensic analysis. We asked again who caught the fish and still got nothing. They left us no choice but to write everyone onboard for possessing red snapper closed season and intentional concealment, deposit or destruction of illegal fish. We let about two weeks go by before we decided to call the subjects back in for interviews and statements. The first guy that came in to talk with us told us the who, what, when and where of the entire fishing trip and then completed a voluntary written statement. The other subjects did the same and we were able to tie up a few loose ends on the case. As I was walking one of the guys out of the region, he told me that everyone discussed what happened after we left them that day. This is what he said, “I knew we were caught when ya’ll got the fish scales and the blood out of the ice chest.”

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J WIRE INC & OILFIELD ELECTRONICS

121 PARK CENTER ST.BROUSSARD, LA 70518

337-837-4160

CARROLL FLYING SERVICE

1277 PERRY RD #BLAKE PROVIDENCE, LA 71254

318-282-8987

AMIKIDS ALEXANDRIA

1254 MACARTHUR DRALEXANDRIA, LA 71303

318-442-2254

WHITLOW ENTERPRISES

1305 CHARLES GRIGGS RDWEST MONROE, LA 71292

318-361-2355


SNAKES... AND MORE SNAKESBy Sgt. Keith Aucoin

On March 20th, 2010, business was as usual for this time of year. Sr. Agent Moreau and I had just gotten into the woods. We were getting into an area that was baited

for turkey way before daylight so we could set up and wait for anyone coming in to make a hunt. We sat there till long after daylight in hopes of someone showing up, but no one did. We figured our day was going to consist of riding around and looking for turkey hunters and whatever else we may come across. Little did we know what we would soon be involved in. Later in the morning, Wildlife and Fisheries Division was notified by the Sheriff’s Office that they had served a search warrant at a residence on the day before and had located a large amount of snakes. The Sheriff’s Office requested for Wildlife and Fisheries to respond to this residence to examine the snakes and check for any violations pertaining to Wildlife laws/regulations. The Sheriffs Office advised that they had arrested and booked into jail two subjects on this warrant who were at this residence. At or around 8:00 a.m. myself, Lieutenant Bobby Buatt, Senior Agent Shawn Moreau, Senior Agent Anthony Verret and Senior Agent Wendel Vaughn arrived at the residence and met with Sheriff Deputies

who gave us a rough run down on what was going on. We were told there was a lot of snakes in there and a lot of big ones also. Lt. Buatt contacted Baton Rouge Headquarters and was able to locate a Wildlife and Fisheries Herpatologist. We advised the Sheriff Deputies that a Wildlife and Fisheries Herpatologist was en route to this residence who would be able to verify the species of snakes, their condition, and their size. At this time all agents, including myself, had no idea what we were about to encounter when we entered this property. When the Herpotologist Jeff Boundy arrived on the scene, we were all escorted onto the premises. As we neared the residence and adjacent buildings

S LOUISIANA PORT COMMISSION

1403 HIGHWAY 44RESERVE, LA 70084

985-536-8300

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PROSERV OFFSHORE

13105 NW FREEWAYSUITE 250

HOUSTON, TX 77040713-462-9990

RANCH SUPPLY

1406 E MAIN ST.VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586

337-506-3333

MC FATTER INSURANCE

1325 OAK PARK BLVDLAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

337-433-1695

RED RIVER PUMP SPECIALIST

1555 WELLS ISLAND RDSHREVEPORT, LA 71107

318-459-1131


on the property, everyone could smell a strong, overpowering odor of animal feces and urine. The area around the buildings was littered with trash,the ground was wet and saturated with excrement from the various animals running loose and caged on the property. There were also jaw bones and partial skulls of what appeared to be dogs and cats littered throughout the property. I will say again, the stench was awful some guys even wore a mask, but it did not help. It was hard to believe when looking around the property that someone actually lived here. The only

running water we saw was a garden hose attached to a faucet; there was no recognizable plumbing. Agents were shown two buildings that contained large amounts of snakes in cages and plastic containers containing snakes. The containers in one building were stacked from floor to ceiling on all four sides of the building and each container contained a snake. In the middle was what could be considered the living or sleeping area, a small couch and a table with a computer. Altogether there were probably 300 or more snakes on the property. Inside an old mobile

home that was on the property, agents found large constrictor snakes in cages built onto the walls of one end of the trailer. On the other end was a room with nothing but cages and containers of large live rats. The snakes in this trailer were huge. I have only seen snakes this big on TV and never would have thought I would ever handle snakes of this size. Herpatologist Jeff Boundy, after examining the various snakes, told us that there were several in the cages that appeared to be over 12 feet in length. Under Title 56:115A and referencing Title

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LA ONE WRECKER SERV

158A DUCOTE ST.ABBEVILLE, LA 70750

337-566-3208

SCOTTY’S TIRE & BREAK

1602 BISTINEAURUSTON, LA 71270

318-202-5867

STATE MACHINERY CORP

160 W AIRLINE HWYKENNER, LA 70062

504-464-0431

JORDAN’S MINI STORE

164 E 135TH ST.GALLIANO, LA 70354

985-325-2356


76:101K possession of snakes over 12 feet in length require a permit from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. So guess what? We were gonna have to pull these big guys out of their comfortable little cages and try to measure them. So it began. We started to pull the larger snakes from their cages to get a measurement on them. Some of these big guys did not come willingly, nor did they like getting stretched out to be measured. I cannot describe the feeling of the strength these large snakes

have. It took at least 5 to 6 men to handle one large snake and that was still a fight at times. Oh, did I mention the smell? Well, the inside of the trailer was just as bad with the combination of rat and snake. It was also kinda funny to see grown men run from the trailer when they saw how big the snakes actually were! After measuring all of the large snakes, it was found that 22 of the large snakes were over 12 feet in length. Some of these guys were close to 20 feet in length! They were something to see. The different

color variations that were bred into these snakes were actually quite beautiful. We were able to verify that the subjects who owned the snakes had no permit to possess snakes over 12 feet in length. We then seized the 22 constrictors that were over 12 feet in length and made contact with a subject who had accommodations for large snakes and he informed us that he and several others could come to the residence and pick up the snakes . He informed us that they would bring the snakes to their establishment for safekeeping until Wildlife and Fisheries contacted them on what to do with the snakes. When he arrived on scene at approximately 5:00 p.m. we packed up the 22 constrictor snakes over 12 feet in length into containers for transport. Now

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TOUPS LASER LEVELING

1646 BEARCAT RDBASILE, LA 70515

337-432-5000

SERIGNE BOAT LAUNCH

1709 KELLY RDST. BERNARD, LA 70085

504-265-0007

JACKSON INSURANCE

1656 BENTON RDBOSSIER CITY, LA 71111

318-746-2222

QUALITY PAINTSHARDWARE MARINE

18927 HWY 3235GALLIANO, LA 70354

985-475-7504


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you have to picture this; we handled these snakes earlier, taking them out of their cages to measure them and then putting them back into the cages. These snakes weighed I would say close to 300 pounds or more and there were 22 of them. So we go back in, get them out again, and pack them up for their trip. An evidence custody form was signed with instructions to hold the snakes until contacted by Wildlife and Fisheries as to what to do with the snakes. Along with the snakes, we also assisted the Sheriff’s office in seizing 17 dogs and numerous cats that were caged and in poor condition so they could be transported to a animal shelter. Several attempts, which were

Over 12 snakes in cage.

SANDOZ & SANDOZP.O. BOX 10

OPELOUSAS, LA 70571337-942-9771

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GREVEMBERG COMMUNICATIONS

18956 JOHNNY B HALL RDDERIDDER, LA 70634

337-463-9992

POUPART’S BAKERY

1902 W PINHOOK LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

337-232-7921

OMEGA WASTE MANAGEMENT

1900 HIGHWAY 90PATTERSON, LA 70392

985-399-5100

LINCOLN BUILDERS

1910 FARMERVILLE HWY.RUSTON, LA 71270

318-232-7002


initiated by Boundy starting as early as January 4th, 2010, to get the snakes owners to apply for the free permit by certified mail, e-mails, and phone calls that were met with negative results. All certified postal mail documents were sent back to Boundy as refused. The owners refused the certified mail that was sent to them, did not answer e-mails, and did not want to speak on the phone, but told Boundy he had the wrong number. The phone number that Boundy used off of their web-site to establish contact was the same number we had received from the snakes’ owners during the investigation. The owners had already been incarcerated at the time of the seizures and were issued a citation with

“booked in jail” written in place of their signature. At approximately 7:00 p.m., one of them was released from jail in order to return to her home to care for

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the animals that were left on the property. When the owner that was released from jail arrived at the property, the citation that was issued was handed to her. The other owner’s citation was given to the Sheriff’s Office to be placed in personal effects at the parish jail. This ended a long day and we were all tired, but for all of us I believe this was a first in our careers as Wildlife Agents that we were able to handle such large snakes. Upon my arrival home, my wife promptly told me to stay outside and take off my clothes. She wanted to burn them due to the stench. I informed her that it would put me short a uniform and would be hard to explain on a uniform request for a new set. I am sure other agents met with a similar response from their loved ones when they arrived

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TNT GAS & SUPPLY

2020 N 3RD ST.BATON ROUGE, LA 70802

225-343-4806

RSM CNC

212 SANDRA DRBERWICK, LA 70342

985-384-4112

CAMERON PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE

SHERIFF THEOS DUHONCAMERON, LA 70631

337-598-4222

SHOOTERS SUPPLYGUNWORK

2166 TRANSPORT RDJONESBORO, LA 71251

318-259-3406


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home. Oh, but it was not over yet. We still had a huge pile of sales records seized by the Sheriff’s Office associated with the snakes and the owners, who apparently were running a business selling these snakes from their home. The records revealed that they were selling constrictor snakes to 32 states and to Canada. After further investigation, it was found that snake owners had sold at least three snakes to a subject in Winterport, Maine. Agent Vaughn and I, after corresponding with Maine Conservation Officer, Kevin Anderson, discovered records indicating that a subject paid for a Burmese Python and another Python which were shipped in UPS next day delivery packages. The records also indicated that a subject paid for a Reticulated Python, and he was shipped an UPS next day delivery package . Agent Vaughn contacted the UPS corporate Office in Atlanta, Georgia, and the operator that answered the phone stated that if UPS sent a live snake, it would have to be sent next day air. Agent Vaughn notified the permits division with Maine Department of Conservation and was informed that both

the Reticulated and Burmese Python were restricted from being brought into the state of Maine unless the buyer is issued a permit from Maine Department of Conservation under their RS codes. They were given the subject’s name and stated that a permit

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TUB DOCTEUR

2201 KIRKMAN ST.LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601

337-436-3388

MICROTEL INN & SUITES

2280 REES STREET EXITBREAUX BRIDGE, LA 70517

337-332-0432

SHOOTERS LOUNGE

22405 HIGHWAY 1PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764

225-687-3842

EYEWEAR BOUTIQUE

232 N. UNION ST.OPELOUSAS, LA 70570

337-948-9504


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had not been issued to either one of them. Therefore, making the shipments of the Reticulated and Burmese Pythons into the state of Maine, illegal. Agents on March 24, 2010, issued the snakes’ owners another citation for RS.56:15 violate Interstate commerce regulations by selling exotic non-native constrictor snakes contrary to Maine’s state law and possessing exotic constrictor snakes contrary to Louisiana state law. Maine conservation officer, Kevin Anderson, notified us that they did locate two illegal snakes purchased from our snake owners, and they seized the two snakes. Anderson advised agents that he issued citations for the illegal transportation of restricted wildlife into the state of Maine. All in all, this was quite an experience and one I will remember the rest of my life. Also, the snakes I find in the woods now don’t look so big anymore…

THE STAHLER GROUP INC

6089 JOHNATHON ALARICGONZALEZ, LA 70737

225-448-3203


LOUISIANA RESIDENTIAL

244 S GUIDRYCHURCH POINT, LA 70525

337-233-0306

RAMCO LLC

2545 W PARK AVEGRAY, LA 70359985-873-8555

CHOCTAW STEEL INC

25140 THOMAS NIELSON RDFRANKLINTON, LA 70438

985-848-5096

BILT-RITE FENCE CO.

2779 MCMICHAEL RD.LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611

337-855-2318


Agents seize 17.5 ft snake.

THE WORK INJURY CENTER

130 E. PINE ST.PONCHATOULA, LA 70454

985-370-0588


DPS-DELTA LLC

2800 SOUTHWEST DRNEW IBERIA, LA 70560

337-364-8242

FRANKLIN CITY HALL

300 IBERIA STREETFRANKLIN, LA 70538

337-828-3631

RAIN PRO LLC

2815 LONG LAKE DRSHREVEPORT, LA 71106

318-470-8725

NORMAN’S WAREHOUSE

301 N HOLLYWOOD RDHOUMA, LA 70364

985-851-0330


Lt Savoie and Sgt. Keith Aucoin rewarding some youngsters for wearing PFD’s.


L & L OIL & GAS SERVICE

307 BUNKER RDLAKE CHARLES, LA 70615

337-436-3674

APPRAISALS PLUS

318 W CONVENT ST.LAFAYETTE, LA 70501

337-233-8696

INKS FIRESTONE

3110 CONCORDIA AVEMONROE, LA 71201

318-329-8191

BLANCHARD CONTRACTOR

3202 MELANCON RDBROUSSARD, LA 70518

337-365-6494


Agents ready for patrol in Hopedale.

WILHITE ELECTRIC

4450 VIKING LOOPBOSSIER CITY, LA 71111

318-747-3780


ENERGY WIRELINE SERVICE

3209 STAGE COACH RD.KEITHVILLE, LA 71047

318-925-1999

DAVID ELLISON

336 LOUISIANA AVEBATON ROUGE, LA 70802

225-642-8216

MUNSON’S SALT WATER CHARTERS

3251 BONSOUCA RDSLIDELL, LA 70458

504-234-0775

SHOPJEFFERSONNOW.COM

3421 N CAUSEWAY BLVD #203

METAIRIE, LA 70002504-835-3880


Sr. Agents Verret and Logan showing the Tiger Cubs boating safety.


QUALITY CARGO PACKING INC

3846 RIDGE RDRAYNE, LA 70578

337-257-0803

PROGRESSIVE METAL SERVICE

4117 MEADOW LANEBOSSIER CITY, LA 71111

318-742-6662

LOUISIANA STUCCO & MASONRY

40122 JAMES STANGA LANEPONCHATOULA, LA 70454

985-747-8900

JESS’S HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

4760 MAIN ST.ZACHARY, LA 70791

225-324-3436


Sr. Agent Buddy Murry grubs on a rib.


CONGRESS OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

4801 WEST CONGRESS ST.LAFAYETTE, LA 70506

337-988-9990

S DOUGLAS BER, DDS

511 CARDINAL DRTHIBODAUX, LA 70301

985-447-9379

HUDSON DRY DOCKS

51 SOUTH AYCOCK STREETMORGAN CITY, LA 70380

985-384-7140

M & C OILFIELD SERVICE

5121 HWY 90 EASTLAKE CHARLES, LA 70615

337-905-1170


Sr. Agent Derek Logan and Sgt. Delahoussaye with Sherry Patout after they rescued her out of the water when her vessel capsized.

WRENCHES INCP.O. BOX 221

GUEYDAN, LA 70542337-526-2763


LAMAISON MORTGAGE CORP

521 GOODE ST.HOUMA, LA 70360

985-857-8524

WINCHSAVER

55 INDIAN CREEK RDWOODWORTH, LA 71485

318-443-3888

THIONVILLE LABORATORIES

5440 PEPSI ST.HARAHAN, LA 70123

504-733-9603

TITAN CONSTRUCTIONLOUISIANA

5701 CRAWFORD ST. #AANEW ORLEANS, LA 70123

504-734-3460


Hello to all from Region 6. It’s been

a busy summer. As everyone knows, due to the BP Deep Water Horizon oil spill things down South have been pretty hectic. I would first like to start by remembering the 11 lives that were lost due to this horrible event. Second, I would like to thank all of the agents statewide that have come down south to help us in working the fishing closures and patrolling the coast for oil. As agents, you never know what endeavors we may come across. I feel we have shown how we can all as one department step up and do what needs to be done. We are busy patrolling new fishing closures due to the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill. We patrol everyday for commercial and

REGION 6

UPDATE

recreational vessels that are actively fishing the closures set by the department. While patrolling these areas, we report new sightings of oil and recover any oiled wildlife as we can. Along with working the oil spill response, we are still busy patrolling the region. It has been a slow summer due to the spill. Many boaters this summer have decided to either boat in other areas or just not boat at all. I would like to remind the public that, effective July 1, 2010, anyone born after January 1, 1984 is required to successful complete a boating safety course recognized by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. To find out where future courses are available to attend, log on to our website at WLF.LOUISIANA.GOV.

I would like to take this time to congratulate and say good luck to Elijah Dupre who will be competing in the NRA International Youth Hunter Education Challenge in Mansfield, Pennsylvania. Elijah is the son of Sr. Agt. Scott Dupre and wife Andrea. I would also like to welcome Mackenzie Marie Aucoin to the family of Region 6. Mackenzie was born on May 17, 2010, daughter of Sr. Agt. Dean Aucoin and his wife Ashley.

By Sr. Agent Dean Aucoin

Region 6Thibodaux

985-447-0821

District SupervisorCapt. Chuck Comeaux

Administrative SpecialistElaine Moore

District 6-AAssumption, St. Mary, St. James, St. John, &

Lower St. Martin Parishes

District SupervisorLt. Les Rulf

Sgt. Ross MireSgt. Davis MadereSgt. Aron HastingsSgt. Winston Michel

Sr. Agt. Jeff BoydSr. Agt. Scott DupreSr. Agt. Tyler MarroySr. Agt. David Ducote

Sr. Agt. Joey Thompson

District 6-BTerrebonne, Lafourche

Parishes & The Grand Isle

Community

District SupervisorLt. Chad Hebert

Sgt. Richard PurvisSgt. Joe Arnaud

Sr. Agt. Thomas DeWittSr. Agt. Jamie FolseSr. Agt. Dean Aucoin

Sr. Agt. Stephen RhodesSr. Agt. Nicholas Guillory

Agt. Thomas WolfAgent Ryan Breaux

Sr. Agent Dean Aucoin


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“THAT WAS LIKE THE MOVIES, MAN!”By Sr. Agent Nick Guillory

Once upon a time in a faraway place known as Houma, Louisiana, Sr. Agent Dean Aucoin and I were working a normal patrol. We were

scheduled to get off duty around 10 p.m. that evening, so we had split up around 8:45. I decided that night to take the long way home, which would have taken me almost an hour. So, here I am, traveling along a lonely road when I noticed a truck sitting on the side of it. I decided to get out and take a look at this truck, because it was an older truck and the tailgate was down. Not to mention that the bed of the truck was facing a small bayou that ran into the woods. I got out of my truck and went to take a closer look at the vehicle and noticed some rubber boots, some fishing lures, and a cast net…. Hmm... I decided to stick around and wait for them to come out of the woods. At this time, I called Sr. Agent Aucoin and told him what I had and that I was going to be sitting there waiting for the subjects. He told me that he didn’t have anything going on, so he would come and hang out with me for a while. When he got there, we parked our trucks behind the subject’s truck and didn’t try to hide or anything, just wanted to sit there. We put our windows down and started a conversation. I don’t know what we spoke about; probably about how our “mom and dems is doin” (Cajun talk). I

swear, not more than 5 minutes went by and we heard a shot. We both looked in the direction of the shot and back at each other for a second, because we couldn’t believe what we just heard. NOW we decided to leave and go hide our trucks. So we dropped my truck off down the road and I jumped in with Sr. Agent Aucoin. He dropped me off at the bridge near the subjects’ truck and took off in his truck. He went about a half mile down the road and hid near some structures. I hid myself where the subjects could not see me if they returned to the vehicles. About 30 minutes went by, and then we heard another shot. At this time, Sr. Agent Aucoin called Sergeant Purvis and Agent Breaux to see if they were

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near the area. About 15 more minutes went by and we heard a third shot. Now we could tell it was a small caliber rifle, probably a .22. Well, now I started thinking... a truck on the side of the road for everyone to see, three shots from a rifle, a sheriff’s department’s rifle range on my right and a sheriff’s department’s work release building on my left... OK, OK, OK. These guys had to be coon hunting. About five minutes after the third shot, I finally saw a light coming from the bayou. I positioned myself to where I could see every move that the subjects could make without them seeing me. Two subjects appeared in a small vessel with a motor attached to it. The first subject, Billy (not real name), grabbed something from the vessel and ran over to his truck and put the something in the weeds near his rear passenger tire. At this time I thought, “IT’S ON, ‘cause that wasn’t a coon.” I then watched Billy returned to the vessel, pick up a rifle and run that to his truck. Billy returned to the vessel again to help out his friend, Bob (not real name), with the vessel. I let the subjects drag the vessel from the water to the vehicle and waited for them to load the vessel up before I made my approach. Just as soon as they let go of the vessel, I radioed for the other three agents. “FREEZE, GAME WARDEN, PUT YOUR

HANDS ON THE TRUCK !!!” I thought a deer’s eyes in headlights were a sight to see, but WOW, the look on those two faces was priceless. At the same time, the other three agents pulled up. Billy started spilling everything without a single question. “Sir, Sir, I’m not going to lie to you, we shot an alligator. We went to just go boat riding but couldn’t resist. I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” Bob stayed quiet. I read the subjects their rights per Miranda and we began to search the subjects for our safety. Billy was clean during the search; however, Bob was a bad boy. Upon searching Bob, Sr. Agent Aucoin found him to possess a small bag of marijuana, a pipe, and a joint. Ouch!!! Agents Breaux and Purvis then decided to check out the vessel. Noticing that not a single number was attached to it, they asked Billy and Bob who was in charge of the vessel. Bob stepped up to the plate and said that the vessel was his and he had never registered it. He also didn’t have any life jackets. Ouch again!!! Needless to say, Billy and Bob were then handcuffed and transported to the Sheriff’s department for booking. Upon traveling to the Sheriff’s department, Bob looked at Sr. Agent Aucoin and stated, “That was like the movies, man. That guy

Like the Moves continued

S 2010 L G W d

Alligator killed illegally at night and gun.

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came from nowhere and then all the blue lights popped up.” Sr. Agent Aucoin just smiled at the subject. Billy got off easy with just 2 citations of “Hunt alligators at night with a firearm” and

“Take or possess alligators closed season”. Bob ended up getting “Hunt alligators at night with a firearm”, “Take or possess alligators closed season”, “Illegal possession of marijuana”, “Possession of drug paraphernalia”, “operate unregistered motorboat”, and

“fail to comply with PFD requirements.” All in a days/nights work!

Like the Moves continued

Illegal Drugs Seized during Illegally Hunting Alligator Case.


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BE AWARE OF NEW BOATING SAFETY REGULATIONSBy Sgt. Richard Purvis

The only constant in life is that things will always change. The members of the LWAA, all active or retired “Game Wardens” are, or should be familiar with many of the changes

that have recently been made to the state’s boating safety regulations. Hopefully this article will remind or educate our “non-member” readers of these new regulations. Let’s start with new PFD regulations. Under the old law, persons 13 years of age and younger were required to have a Coast Guard approved, sized PFD, (personal floatation device) on while underway in a vessel. The new regulation requires all persons 16 years of age and younger to wear a PFD while underway. When the vessel reaches its destination, whether it be a camp, or dock, or your favorite fishing hole, that 16 year old can take off his or her life jacket until the vessel is underway again. If that vessel is a tiller controlled vessel under 16 feet in length, all persons on board, no matter their age, must have on a Coast Guard approved PFD while underway. To recap, if you are in a 14 foot jo-boat that is powered by a 25 hp tiller operated outboard, everyone has to have a life jacket on. While on the topic of tiller operated vessels, changes have been made concerning the ignition safety device that is usually built on to the motor. Newly enacted laws mandate that if you are operating a tiller controlled vessel, no matter the length, the operator must have attached to his or her

person the motor’s ignition safety lanyard. The only exception to this regulation is if the vessel is actively engaged in some sort of commercial fishing activity. Again just to recap, if you are operating a 14 ft jo-boat that is powered by a 25 hp tiller operated outboard, not only does everyone have to have a life jacket on, the operator must have the “kill switch” attached to his life jacket or wrist. If your vessel is over 16 feet, you are not legally required to wear your life jacket, (still must be on board serviceable and accessible), but the operator must have his “kill switch” attached to himself in some manner. For all of our water skiers, don’t feel left out! We were thinking of you as well. Why we never mandated that persons who are water skiing must wear a Coast Guard approved PFD I’ll never know. But we have

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now. All persons regardless of age or length of tow vessel actively engaged in water skiing must wear a Coast Guard approved, serviceable, and sized PFD while skiing. That means the cool ski vests, (those that are not USCG approved) ski belts or any of the like are no longer acceptable. Lastly, let’s look at who may legally operate a motor vessel in Louisiana. We should all remember that several years back, Louisiana instituted a mandatory education program. Anyone born after January 1, 1988, was required to successfully complete an approved Boating Education course before he or she could operate a motor vessel unaccompanied by either an adult born prior to the 1988 date, or someone born after that date who had successfully completed a Boating Safety course themselves. As of July 1st of this year, all persons born after January 1, 1984, must successfully complete an approved Boating Education Course prior to operating a motor vessel. That doesn’t mean they can’t operate that vessel, period. That means that they can’t operate that vessel unsupervised. A person may operate that vessel if the person supervising is born prior to the 1984 date or has completed a boating safety course. Also there have been restrictions to anyone who has lost their driver’s privileges due to a DWI conviction. That loss of privileges now extends to vessel operation. In short, if you get tagged for DWI and can’t drive for 6 months, that means you can’t drive a boat for 6 months either. As always, we encourage everyone to wear their life jacket while boating and to take the free boating safety course offered by the Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division. For course information, contact your local enforcement office or go on-line at www.wlf.louisiana.gov.

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TEAMWORKBy Sr. Agent Stephen Rhodes

Agent Brack and I were headed to Caillou Boca in Terrebonne Parish in response to a complaint call of boats trawling inside the Emergency Closure area for the BP oil

spill. At first we figured they were boats employed by BP to aid in the clean up. We had gotten several calls of that nature and it was the middle of the day. No one could be brazen enough to violate the closure in broad daylight. As we made our way to the Gulf, we noticed at least three boats just off the beach and well inside the closed area. Again I thought, “They have to be working for BP.” We entered the Gulf and realized very quickly that as big as a 32’ Whaler sometimes seems, we were wishing we had a bigger boat. The first 8’ wave sent us airborne before I adjusted our trim and reduced our speed. Agent Brack was one of many northern agents who had agreed to come down and help us with the oil spill. This was not going to be a day that he was used to. I asked him if he was okay and gave him the old “Hold on and let me know if you are having trouble.” He gave a wide eyed smile and replied,

“This is what I’m here for.” I couldn’t help but laugh as we took the pounding the Gulf was dishing out. We got to the first boat, a 72 footer that was in fact, actively trawling. My pulse-pounding excitement at having made an awesome stop soon turned into concern. How was I, along with one other agent, going to handle a boat like this in 8’ to 10’ seas. I barely had time to consider things before I spotted another 72 footer making a break for it and headed

due south. We snapped a few pictures of the boat we had stopped and I advised the captain of the vessel to drop his anchor. We took off after our runaway. As we got close to the vessel we saw that it was completely ready to be under way. His nets were on board and his booms were in. I put on the lights, called the captain over the loudspeaker, and advised him to reduce his speed. In the meantime, I told Agent Brack that he would have to board the vessel. I explained that although the boat would have had time to raise their booms and secure their nets, they would not have had time to process the shrimp and by-catch. It would still be on the deck. His nature had not changed since hitting the Gulf and he said, “What do I do?” I told him I would get him close and when the waves brought him up to the tires hanging off the back of the vessel, he would have to grab hold of one quickly since the wave action would just as quickly separate us. He was a natural! Agent Brack got on board and quickly confirmed my suspicion that there was fresh seafood on the decks. The captain of the vessel gave us some song and dance about getting a crab trap caught in his nets and he had drifted inshore while trying to get it out. (The coordinates I marked the vessel at were checked later by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Survey Section and they reported that the closest area open to fishing was 11 miles away in

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inside waters.) I was telling the Captain that I did not believe his story when I saw a third boat even further inside the closure. I asked Agent Brack if he was comfortable staying on board and advised him to stay on deck. He said, “No problem,” and off I went. By this time I had a handle on how I was going to work all these boats, with a little help from my friends. I knew that Sgt. Davis Madere, Sgt. David McAlpin and Oyster Strike Force Sgt. Brian Marie were all within responding range (having that many Agents all in immediate responding range is often rare for us. I got lucky). I radioed them up and explained quickly that I needed some help. No “maybes”, no

“We will try to get there,”; all I got was “Tell us what you need.” That is a great feeling. I told them to dock

up in Caillou Boca and I would come get them. I made contact with the third boat, marked and photographed him with his nets in the water. I advised him to raise his nets and bring his boat over to the others I had on anchor. While doing this, boat number four was easy to spot. I advised the other agents that I was coming and that I had four 72-footers I was trying to corral! I marked the fourth boat, photographed him and gave him his instructions to join the others. I headed to Caillou Boca and the agents I had waiting for me. Have I mentioned what a great feeling it is to have partners? No, a better word is friends. I collected Sgt. Brian Marie, and Sgt. Davis

Teamwork continued

Sgt. Davis Madere boarding vessel caught shrimping illegally.

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Madere. Sgt. David McAlpin stayed behind to secure the two vessels we were leaving behind. They got the benefit that Agent Brack did not, but I did wait until we were underway before telling them just how bad the Gulf was. We made the corner and headed into the Gulf to see boat #3 headed west about five miles offshore. Between clenched teeth I grated out, “Oh, no, you don’t!” and “Hold on, my third boat is trying to get away!” Ten minutes and some loose fillings later, we had boat #3 scooped back up. Sgt. Marie jumped onboard, grabbed all their IDs and we headed back to Agent Brack, advising them to follow us. We got back to Agent Brack, who through all this was about as relaxed as anyone can be on the back of a 72’ vessel, with 4 unhappy crew members in 10 foot seas. I noticed that boat #4 had gotten away and Sgt. Madere pulled me back from going to search the Gulf. I was not happy, but he was the voice of reason. We handled all the boats we had, issued out 13 citations altogether for Violation Commission Rules and Regulations, and, as hard as it was to do, made them shovel around 2400 pounds of shrimp back overboard (The risk of contamination from oil makes the shrimp unmarketable.). We got back to Sgt. McAlpin and I was finally able to throttle down. Wow. That was crazy. Getting on one boat in 8’ to 10’ seas is taking your life in your

hands. We did three. I looked around at the guys I was standing with. To them it was another day on the job. Wow. They never blinked. They never flinched from the job I had asked them to help me with. What makes us special? What makes us different from other people? I was looking at it in the four faces in front of me. The story would seem to be over, but it isn’t. I told most of the other agents what had happened and advised them that I would use the photos of vessel number 4 to ID the vessel and mail the captain a few tickets. I had given a brief description of the vessel as being really rusty with a name that was hard to make out. I did have the US Documentation number I was going to trace him on. The next morning my phone rang and it was Sgt. Joseph Arnaud. “Hey Stephen, that boat that got away from you, you said it was really rusty. Did you ever get a name?” It just so happened that I had transferred the pictures to my computer and was able to make out the name. We said it at the same time. “Yeah, I thought so,” Joe said, “I caught him last night in the same area.” I’m sure he had to move the phone away from his ear as I whooped out, “Awesome job!” Joe said, “I could add your charges to my citations if you want to give me your information.” My response was, “You should get the e-mail in about 15 minutes!”

Teamwork continued

Sgt. Ross Mire on vessel caught shrimping during emergency closure due to BP oil spill.


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PETROLEUM CONSULTANTS

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BUILDER’S CUSTOM CABINETS

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PHOTOS OF THE BP OIL SPILL

Gov. Jindal boarding LDWF vessel for tour of Oil Spill.

Secretary Barham assisting Gov. Bobby Jindal put his PFD on.


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The oil with the dispersant attached to it.


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Some of the oil on Grande Isle beach.

Domengeaux Wright

Roy & Edwards, LLC

Bob Wright / Jim Roy

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Suite 500

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337-233-3033


ENERGY SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY CO

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K & K HARDWARE & MARINE INC

P.O. BOX 7120BURAS, LA 70041

504-564-0500

CAJUN CLEAR MOUNTAIN WATER

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337-923-0000

PLATINUM HOMES

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The crude oil stuck to our vessel.

Three turtles rescued from the oil.


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DELHI EXHAUST & AUTO108 PARK DRIVEDELHI, LA 71232

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Region 7Baton Rouge225-765-2999

Region SupervisorCaptain Len Yokum

Administrative AssistantKayla Kirby

District 7-AAscension, E. Baton Rouge, E. Feliciana & W. Feliciana

Parishes

District SupervisorLieutenant Dennis Bueche

Sgt. Todd LewisSgt. Will RobertsSgt. Paul Stuckey

Sr. Agt. Hal BridgesSr. Agt. Garret KimbleSr. Agt. Randy LanouxAgent Carl Armstrong

District 7-BLivingston, St. Helena &

Tangipahoa Parishes

District Supervisor Lieutenant Cullen Sellers

Sgt. Guy AdamsSgt. Toby Miller

Sgt. Dane ThomasSr. Agt. Scott Bell

Sr. Agt. Buck HamptonSr. Agt. Clay Marques

Sr. Agt. Ronny RobbinsSr. Agt. Brody RobertsSr. Agt. Daniel Varnado

District 7-CSt. Tammany &

Washington Parishes

District SupervisorLieutenant Eddie Laviolette

Sgt. Darryl GallowaySgt. Chuck Strain

Sr. Agt. Richard ClarkSr. Agt. Joel CrumpSr. Agt. Lee Davis

Sr. Agt. Keith Francis

REGION 7

UPDATE

Greetings from Region 7!I hope this issue of our

magazine fi nds you and your family faring well. It’s been a crazy few months and things don’t look like they’ll slow down any time soon. In addition to our normal summer time boating safety responsibilities we fi nd ourselves dealing with a catastrophic oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico and predictions that this year’s hurricane season will be a very busy one. The last time my coworkers and I felt this overwhelmed was in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. It’s daunting. However, I’m proud to say based on my observations, our agents are handling

Sgt. Todd Lewis

this huge increase in responsibilities with professionalism, focused determination, and a positive “can do” attitude. Occasionally I’ve heard a few guys mention that they’re tired but for every time I hear “I’m tired”, I’ve heard “What needs to be done?” or “What can I do to help?” ten times. Even more amazing is the fact that these agents have maintained this professional “can do” attitude knowing that they won’t get a pay raise this year and aren’t likely to get one next year. Kudos to my brothers in green… I’m proud to serve beside you. I sure it will be safe to assume that many pages of this issue will be dedicated to

the British Petroleum / Macando Deep Water Horizon oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, so I’ll dedicate my efforts to another topic that is hot and heavy at this time of the year… boating safety. Region 7 is one of the busiest, if not THE busiest, recreational pleasure boating area in the state. As such, this region frequently leads the state in accidents, DWI’s and other negative statistics. Personally, I have a somewhat unique perspective on recreational pleasure boating in this area. I worked this area for two seasons in 1993 & 1994, left for ten years and then returned about fi ve years ago in 2005. The differences that developed during the


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decade I was absent are nothing short of remarkable. In my particular patrol area recreational pleasure boating exploded. Where a weekend spent checking fi fty or seventy boats was considered “busy” in 1994, it’s easy these days to check one hundred fi fty boats on a single Saturday. I recall a particular day last year when I stopped at a three-way intersection and was able to count more than eighty vessels underway at one time in a combined stretch of waterways that equaled less than one and one-half miles. It’s daunting. Hand in hand with recreational pleasure boating is our quasi-nemesis, alcohol. Most agents enjoy a cold adult beverage at the right time and the right place, but we typically hold a strong level of disapproval for vessel (and vehicle) operators who drink and drive. In fact, in this area, detecting DWI offenses is probably THE thing we work hardest to discover on the local waterways of our patrol area: the Amite River, Blind River, the Amite River Diversion Canal, the Tickfaw River, Blood River and the Natalbany River. We’ve done quite well detecting

those offenses in recent years with something over one hundred DWI arrests being made in the Maurepas Lake Basin area each year for the past several years. Those efforts seem to be paying off. I’m thrilled, but cautiously optimistic so far this season, to report that things seem to be changing. During a recent “Lake Bash” three agents inspected more than two hundred fi fty vessels and were unable to identify a single intoxicated operator. Not one. In past years, during a “Lake Bash” arresting someone for a DWI offense wasn’t a question. The question was whether an agent might make multiple arrests for DWI that day. One arrest was basically a given. With a little luck and good timing, an agent had a decent chance of making two DWI arrests that day. We’ve come a long way. We’re making a difference. It’s a happy day when boaters are abundant and a pro-active agent can’t fi nd a DWI offense despite his best efforts. Granted, the weather was less than perfect that day but still, more than six hundred vessels plied


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METAIRIE, LA 70006504-454-6192

KEITH HARRISON CONSTRUCTION

5120 HWY 371RINGGOLD, LA 71068

318-932-6293

LAFAYETTE FROZEN FOODS5165 CAROLINE STREET

LAFAYETTE, LA 70067504-689-2041

ADAM’S CATFISH HOUSE8523 HWY 23

BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037504-392-0541

LEWIS FINANCIAL GROUP 8658 BUSINESS PARK DR

SUITE #200SHREVEPORT, LA 71105

318-797-0447

ALTON R BROOKS PAINT CONTRACTING908 S 15TH ST.

MONROE, LA 71202318-348-6618


our waters that day and not a single injury, boating incident or DWI was reported. Gotta tell ya… it feels too good to believe we’re making a difference. Unfortunately, life is not simple. Concerted efforts to reduce drunken driving offenses and incidents do make our waterways safer. However, it’s also true that a single boat wreck can skew statistics and make it appear as if the waterways in a particular area aren’t as safe as they realistically are. I believe every agent in the state wishes that vessel operators would do, as a minimum, these three very basic and important things… SLOW DOWN, maintain a PROPER LOOKOUT and keep a 100% SOBER operator at all times. Hunting season will be fast approaching by the time this issue goes to print so this may be a good opportunity to remind sportsmen of a few things. The department has adopted something very close to a

“zero tolerance” policy regarding tagging violations. Sportsmen are strongly encouraged to comply with tagging requirements. Also, please keep safety at


the forefront of your mind when you go afi eld. Minimum requirements for wearing hunter’s orange are just that… MINIMUM. Personally, I always exceed minimum requirements. I might feel as if I trust others that I’m hunting with. I trust them to be where they’re supposed to be and trust them not to shoot at “Bullwinkle” behind the infamous “shaking bush.” However, like every other hunting club in the state, we suffer trespassing issues. I absolutely do NOT trust Bubba the trespasser with my life. I wear orange… lots of it. Statistics from last hunting season have maintained a parallel course with data from previous years. Once again, it was true last season that accidental shooting gets the most attention, but simple falls from elevated stands continue to be the number one killer of hunters. Please purchase and use a high quality safety harness. When choosing which harness to buy, pretend your life will depend on its performance. It just might. Have a safe and successful season!!!


FREY’S TATTOO STUDIO989 ROUGEAU RDEUNICE, LA 70535

337-466-3182

DELTA SOUTHERN RAILROAD

P.O. BOX 1709TALLULAH, LA 71282

318-574-5420

RAY OIL TOOL CO.P.O. BOX 1078

BROUSSARD, LA 70518337-837-4768

COTILE RECREATION AREAP.O. BOX 1150

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71309318-473-6636

TOWN OF MANYP.O. BOX 1330

MANY, LA 71449318-256-2071

KRC CUSTOM MFG INCP.O. BOX 162

HOMER, LA 71040318-927-3999

MAYOR GERALD HAMILTONP.O. BOX 310

COLFAX, LA 71417318-627-3711

CITY OF SCOTTP.O. BOX 517

SCOTT, LA 70588337-233-1130


JOINT ENFORCEMENT SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT OPERATION

Enforcement Agents have always been committed to reducing drunk drivers on Louisiana’s waterways. Far too often, Agents see the senseless losses caused

by impaired drivers. On March 19, 2010, LDWF Enforcement Agents had an opportunity to participate in a Road Sobriety Checkpoint with Louisiana State Police and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs’ Office. Enforcement Agents prepared and set up a LDWF DWI Van and Portable Lighting while Troop L provided signs, cones, electronic flares and marked assigned units. Orange traffic cones were used to guide motorist through a checkpoint area where everyone was screened. If a driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, that driver was asked to exit the vehicle. The driver was escorted to a designated SFST area for testing. If an arrest was made, the Intoxilyzer 5000 was available in the LDWF DWI Van. At the end of the shift, 7 people were cited for D.W.I. and transported

ABBEVILLE SNAPPER SALES1010 CHARITY ST.

ABBEVILLE, LA 70510337-893-5721

YOUNG’S WELDING & FAB LLC10260 HIGHWAY 171

GRAND CANE, LA 71032318-871-0830

TRUSTON TECHNOLOGIES INC102 RUE DU PAIN

BROUSSARD, LA 70518337-856-7788

COPES LOUISIANA LAGNIAPPE LLC104 GENERAL LEE DRHAHNVILLE, LA 70057

985-308-0551

Continued

Sr. Agt. Clarence Marques and Tpr. Jonothan Kemp discuss the Sobriety Checkpoint Operation.


SOUTHWEST TIMBER CO. OF LA LLC104 N. BRYAN ST.

DERIDDER, LA 70634337-396-2861

ATHLETIC REPUBLIC105 HIGHWAY 3061RUSTON, LA 71270

318-254-1004

ABLE SAFE & LOCK10459 AIRLINE HWY

BATON ROUGE, LA 70816225-292-5397

ZERNNGUES BAIL BONDS105 NORTH MARKET ST.

OPELOUSAS, LA 70570337-247-4125

INTEGRITY IMPORTS INC1054 PEARL DR

BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111318-741-6687

ST. AMANT MUFFLER10711 HIGHWAY 431

ST. AMANT, LA 70774225-644-2564

DWIGHT & KATHY GIROUARD107 SOUTH LAKE CIRCLEYOUNGSVILLE, LA 70592

337-857-8137

WEGGMAN DAZET109 NEW CAMELLIA BLVD STE 106

COVINGTON, LA 70433985-792-4250

SOUTHLAND FABRICATORSP.O. BOX 982

ROBERT, LA 70455985-350-6040

LUDWIG BRO MARINE110 OLD HWY 15

PLUMNERVILLE, LA 71241318-368-8922


to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. Regardless of the number arrested, community members observed a commitment from all three agencies to reduce drinking and driving on the road. This operation was successful and hopefully discouraged folks from drinking and driving. Also, several drivers were issued citations by the Sheriff’s Office for miscellaneous traffic violations.

LORMAND MANUFACTURING110 ROW ONE

LAFAYETTE, LA 70508337-234-5074

FAMILY STORE11007 HIGHWAY 15

DOWNSVILLE, LA 71234318-982-5645

BIHMS TRANSPORTATION1114 EVANGELINE THRUWAY

BROUSSARD, LA 70518337-839-9839

QUALITY INSURANCE115 FERDINAND ST. #2

MARKSVILLE, LA 71351318-240-3076

WHITE SANDS CANOE RENTAL11689 HWY 26

MITTIE, LA 70654337-639-2740

Sobriety Checkpoint Operation continued

Lt. Cullen Sellers and Sr. Agent Carl Armstrong working at the Sobriety Checkpoint.


RICHARD’S MEAT MARKET117 PARK AVE.

ABBEVILLE, LA 70510337-898-0836

TWIN CITY ACCEPTANCE CORP1204 D STUBBS AVE MONROE, LA 71201

318-361-0534

BAYOU OUTDOORS INC118 REBA ST.


GAINERS SOUTH DOWN GARDENS1219 SAINT CHARLES ST.

HOUMA, LA 70360985-879-2115

SIDE OF THE ROAD SEAFOOD12197 GREENWELL SPRINGS RD

BATON ROUGE, LA 70814225-275-7799

IGUANA’S DAIQUIRI EXPRESS 123 ELDORADO ST.

BURAS, LA 70041504-657-5771

MIKE SMALL BUILDERS122 SMALL DR

MANY, LA 71449318-256-3763

DARYL & SONS CUSTOM FRAMING1240 S MORRISON BLVD #N

HAMMOND, LA 70403985-542-6745

BOWTIE MARINA1245 GIOVANNI ST.

LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601337-478-0130

T N T WELDING SUPPLY125 THRUWAY PARK

BROUSSARD, LA 70518337-364-5747


Sr. Agt. Carl Armstrong fi nished setting up the LDWF DWI Van.


VINCE STAPLETON WRECKER SVCP.O. BOX 894

JENA, LA 71342318-992-2546

PETER’S AUTO REPAIR129 LAPALCO BLVDGRETNA, LA 70056

504-393-7747

PEST MANAGEMENT ENTERPRISES1258 BAYOU RD

CHENEYVILLE, LA 71325318-279-2165

DCP MIDSTREAM LP1303 COMMERCE STREET

RUSTON, LA 71270318-255-9494

D & D FIRE & SAFETY1309 DEGRAVELLE RDJEANERETTE, LA 70544

337-276-3226

J & W CARPET SERVICE1347 SUMMERS ST.

SHREVEPORT, LA 71108318-868-7773

GUYS OYSTER BAR131 W OAK ST.

AMITE, LA 70422985-747-2552

FOWLER HEATING & AC137 HAM RD

ZWOLLE, LA 71486318-645-6252

PARKER’S BARBER SHOP 139 TED WOMACK RD

SIKES, LA 71440318-628-5155

BAIRD SIDING CO1404 HIGHWAY 531MINDEN, LA 71055

318-371-2645


METH LAB, HANDGUN & STOLEN BOAT... OH MY!By Sr. Agent Garrett Kimble

It was a May afternoon and Sgt. Todd Lewis and I were patrolling the Amite River in Livingston Parish. We weren’t really expecting to come across anything too far out of the ordinary. After

all, it was a Wednesday and traffic on the river this time of the year, during the week, is usually fairly slow. As we rounded a curve in the river we observed a young man and a young woman fishing from a boat. We soon learned that this wasn’t going to be a

“routine” encounter. As we approached their boat we noticed that the vessel operator had a butterfly bandage over one eye and it appeared that someone had beat him up. We also noticed almost right away that boat numbers appeared to have been painted over by someone who had little attention for detail. When requested, the operator of the vessel produced all of the safety equipment but we soon discovered that neither person had a fishing license. They also couldn’t find the boat registration. During the inspection, I commented to Sgt. Lewis that the young man looked like he was “speeding like crazy.” He was jibbering and jabbering and seemed to be unable to focus on any one topic for more than a few seconds. He seemed to be a somewhat classic compliant “tweaker.” It took mere seconds after

making contact with him for both of us to suspect he might be under the influence of methamphetamine or some other powerful stimulant. We weren’t able to run a check on the vessels registration numbers because the numbers weren’t visible, having been painted over. Our suspicions were elevated a little bit higher when we noticed that one of the registration stickers could still be seen and it appeared to be a 2012 sticker. Hmm… Why would someone paint over a valid registration sticker? I asked the two subjects to walk to the front of the boat so we could safely examine the HIN number. Seconds later we learned that the HIN number had been concealed by some unknown gooey, silicon-like substance and a piece of electrical tape. Well, we added all this up in our little noggins and we came up with what I believe the F.B.I. calls a clue. After a little rubbing and scrubbing with some gasoline on a rag, I was able to read the HIN. We checked with Dispatch who soon advised us that the boat was not reported as stolen. “What? That doesn’t make sense.” We remained suspicious and pressed on. Dispatch, when requested, was able to provide us with a phone number for the registered owner of the

HPS OIL & GAS PROPERTIESP.O. BOX 52149

LAFAYETTE, LA 70505337-232-1200

JENA PHARMACYP.O. BOX 589

JENA, LA 71342318-992-5565

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GULF VALVE SERVICE CO INC14045 JEFFERSON HWY

BATON ROUGE, LA 70817225-753-0811

JUNG’S AUTOMOTIVE1420 HIGHWAY 190SLIDELL, LA 70460

985-641-8074

CHARLES’ CRAWFISH141 S VICKVILLE

MARKSVILLE, LA 71351318-253-5403

CANE RIVER PEST CONTROL143 CHRIS ST.


D & E AUTOMOTIVE144 CAPITOL BLVDHOUMA, LA 70360

985-876-3988

FUN TIME FOODS14827 OLD HAMMOND HWY

BATON ROUGE, LA 70816225-272-8134

LEON J SONNY RAMSEY BUILDER145 MUSIC RD

MONROE, LA 71203318-343-2551

CUSA MECHANICAL LLC150 PINEGROVE DR

PINEVILLE, LA 71360318-561-0389

THE PIPE SHOP INC.15073 HIGHWAY 1054

KENTWOOD, LA 70444985-229-8590

KELLY’S COUNTRY MEAT BLOCK & DINER1531 S UNION ST.

OPELOUSAS, LA 70570337-278-5505


vessel. We had little hope of getting an answer but we called anyway. Don’t ya know it… he not only answered but he told us that he had reported the boat as stolen several days earlier. Evidently someone somewhere just hadn’t gotten around to entering it in to a computer yet. Suffice it to say, he was very excited to hear that we had recovered the boat as it had belonged to his father and had sentimental value. The two subjects were placed under arrest, handcuffed, Mirandized, placed in our patrol boat and fitted with life jackets. While I kept an eye on our new acquaintances, Sgt. Lewis began to conduct a search of the stolen boat. The male subject was kind enough to let us know there was a handgun in a bucket in the back of the boat. The gun was located, unloaded and secured. A records check later determined the handgun had not been actually reported stolen. Sgt. Lewis then opened the center storage compartment of the little lake skiff and discovered a backpack. In the backpack were all the toxic ingredients to make methamphetamine such as fertilizer, camp fuel, drain cleaner, jars, coffee filters, lithium batteries, etc. This was what is referred to as a “one pot” or “shake and bake” meth lab. Sgt. Lewis also found a first aid kit box containing syringes, spoons, lighters etc. One

of the syringes was about half full of a clear liquid we presumed was methamphetamine. We couldn’t help but find a healthy dose of irony in the fact that someone would choose to stash his or her highly toxic drug of choice in a first aid kit. People are indeed strange. We’re not drug investigators. We knew just enough to know that this stuff was potentially dangerous and that we were somewhat out of our league. The backpack was quickly zipped up and secured. We contacted the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) and requested that they send a drug investigator to meet with us at a nearby landing. By the way… did I mention that we later learned that both of the subjects had Hepatitis C. Who’d have guessed? We arrived at the landing, and LPSO began getting photographs and samples. When it comes to dealing with meth labs, these guys have got it together. They are professionals. We were very

Meth Lab, Handgun... continued

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MARK’S TOWING & AUTO SALVAGE1543 MARLOW RDPITKIN, LA 70656

337-328-8877

BODUEAU HUNTING CLUB1583 STUCKEY RD

DUBBERLY, LA 71024318-243-1245

LOUISIANA INDEPENDENT AUTO15481 AIRLINE HWY

BATON ROUGE, LA 70817225-275-8088

PUMPS & CONTROLS161 HIGH MEADOWS BLVD

LAFAYETTE, LA 70507337-456-3774

BERGERON’S METAL BUILDINGS1628 ST. MARY ST.

SCOTT, LA 70583337-288-0974

MOBILE LAB1651 LOUISVILLE AVE STE. 134

MONROE, LA 71201318-322-0920

SG BERGERON CONSTRUCTION1637 RUE DESIREE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70810225-819-2321

TAG LAWN CARE16791 MILLION DOLLAR RD.

COVINGTON, LA 70435985-373-2110

SKIP JACK SEAFOOD168 A N. HOLLYWOOD RD.

HOUMA, LA 70364985-876-7190

CHICKEN SCRATCH LLC17363 E MAIN ST.

GALLIANO, LA 70354985-325-7685


impressed with their expertise. They knew exactly what samples were needed and a thorough cleanup conducted by a professional biohazard / haz-mat member of the sheriff’s office was completed soon after we finished collecting the evidence we needed. Photos were taken of the boat and an inventory was done. There were sixteen rods and reels, 3 tackle boxes overflowing with fishing baits, an ice chest, and a bag of tools with someone else’s name on them in the boat. Hmm… is this yet another clue? Do you think maybe these items were also stolen? I’ve seen professional fishermen who didn’t carry this much gear. We contacted the owner of the boat and it was later returned to him. After a long night of inventory, booking, citations and interrogations, it was time to get some rest. I got shipped off to the coast for oil leak duty and Sgt. Lewis finished up the meth case. When I returned, Sgt. Lewis headed to the coast and I followed up on the other items and the associated burglaries. During the next few days, I contacted

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PRAIRIE CAJUN SPECIALTY MEATS1819 BASILE EUNICE HWY

BASILE, LA 70515337-432-5551

CALHOUN CB SHOP1864 HWY 80 E

CALHOUN, LA 71225318-614-0407

CP MARINE1821 COMMERCIAL DR STE M

HARVEY, LA 70058504-340-2792

KOBI MARINE SERVICE & RENTAL187 W 103RD ST.

CUT OFF, LA 70345985-632-5867

P & S PANTRY1907 SOUTHERN LOOPSHREVEPORT, LA 71106

318-797-5799

STRUCTURE GREEN1933 E FLONACHER RD

ZACHARY, LA 70791225-612-0084

MAYEUX’S AIR CONDITIONING192 PECAN TREE LN

OPELOUSAS, LA 70570337-351-0248

LENDERS OPTION CORP1943 E 70TH ST.

SHREVEPORT, LA 71105318-470-9431

SELECT CATERING1945 LEEWARD CVBENTON, LA 71006

318-347-6318

BARKER AUTO SALES200 WEST 70 ST.

SHREVEPORT, LA 71106318-746-7778



local police departments and Sheriff’s Offices and found that there were several reported burglaries that occurred about two weeks before we met the meth-mates. These reported thefts and burglaries just so happened to have taken place pretty close to where these two said they were living. I contacted the victims of these burglaries and found that most of the items that were in the stolen boat were, believe it or not, items that had been reported stolen from the area. We compared the theft reports to the items that were claimed and all of the fishing equipment and the bag of tools were returned to the rightful owners. Meanwhile, Detectives with two local sheriff’s offices interrogated the two subjects, who both eventually confessed to having participated in several burglaries. They also admitted to stealing the boat.

Both subjects were booked into jail for a notable collection of violations including quite a few felony charges. The two subjects are also looking at burglary charges based on the continuing investigations being conducted by the sheriff’s offices from Livingston and Tangipahoa Parishes. I rather doubt that either of these two will be back on the streets anytime soon. In addition to the laundry list of drug and theft charges, the male subject also faces possible federal charges for possessing the handgun while possessing a controlled dangerous substance. Did I mention he was already a convicted felon? Guess what he served time for… Did you guess “theft?” If you did, you’re right!

Implements from the portable meth lab seized from two subjects found in a stolen vessel on the Amite River.

SHERIFF SAM CRAFTP.O. BOX 649

LEESVILLE, LA 71496337-238-7214

CAJUN ICE DAIQUIRISP.O. BOX 454

BOUTTE, LA 70039985-785-9304

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BROWN FURNITURE COP.O. BOX 1407

LEESVILLE, LA 71416337-239-3413

C & S INSURANCE201 JARSON ST.

OAK GROVE, LA 71263318-428-9606

GULF 33 INDL SPECIALISTS201 HEBERT ROAD

SCOTT, LA 70583337-267-7970

RAY ALFORD JR TRUCKING-TRACTOR

20317 ALFORD RDCOVINGTON, LA 70435

985-705-7713

DON M MC GEHEE205 E REYNOLDS DR #A

RUSTON, LA 71270318-255-9544

JAY CRAIN STUMP REMOVAL209 WILDWOOD DR

WEST MONROE, LA 71292318-397-8222

ACCU TRAIN207 SPECIALTY LN

SCOTT, LA 70583337-981-0164

MASSEY’S WELDING SVC2099 HIGHWAY 130

WINNSBORO, LA 71295318-435-5599

EDWARD CHASE210 WILLOW ST.

FRANKLIN, LA 70538337-413-8500

J & S TRUCKING21005 STRAHAN CEMETERY RD

FRANKLINTON, LA 70438985-839-9409


Not too bad for a weekday patrol, ey’. A big THANK YOU goes out to LPSO Narcotics division for their professional assistance with this case. Todd and I definitely learned a few things from these guys. One lesson we’d like to share with our fellow agents and others involved in law enforcement… please get in touch with your local drug enforcement team and learn about safely handling clandestine methamphetamine labs. The little bit of knowledge that they’ll happily share with you might one day save your life. Be safe!!!



K & M ENTERPRISES21249 HIGHWAY 1

RODESSA, LA 71069318-223-4228

CHICKEN KING219 E PRUDHOMME LNOPELOUSAS, LA 70570

337-585-7150

DARRELL R AVERY ATTORNEY AT LAW

215 6TH STREET SUITE AJONESBORO, LA 71251

318-259-9040

BROWN BROTHERS FABRICATORS 22091 SAMUELS RDZACHARY, LA 70791

225-658-2960

CAJUN BREAKER’S221 RAILROAD AVENUEMORGAN CITY, LA 70380

985-702-1004

LEVENS APPRAISAL FIRM22319 STRAIN RD

MANDEVILLE, LA 70471985-892-6650

KLUTTS EXPLORATION LLC221 RUE DE JEAN #135LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

337-264-1606

MARK ARCENEAUX224 HESPER DRIVE

CARENCRO, LA 70520337-406-0050

LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL ASSOC.225 SHIP DRIVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70806225-927-5462

BAKER’S BODY SHOP2261 GRIMMETT DR

SHREVEPORT, LA 71107318-424-8323


SECONDS & INCHESBy Sr. Agent Randy Lanoux

I recently responded to a boat accident on the Amite River that really amazed me. In the 11 years I’ve worked on Amite and Blind Rivers I’ve responded to countless accidents with

drownings, fatalities, injuries, etc… After seeing some of the carnage people are able to inflict on themselves and others, nothing really amazes me anymore. This one did. It was the weekend of the 2010 LWAA convention, March 20th. It seems like it never fails: on the weekend of the convention, something bad happens on the river. Surely nothing would this year… the convention was scheduled in March instead of mid-summer as it used to be. The boating season hadn’t kicked off yet. Well, think again. I had come from working turkey hunters in the Feliciana’s and was back down in Ascension patrolling and finishing out my day. It started out as a nice spring day weather-wise but there was a front coming through and the weather was deteriorating quickly. It had gotten pretty cloudy and began to rain off and on. I passed by the major boat landings in the area to see if there was any traffic on the river that might make a boat patrol worthwhile. I checked 4 major landings and did not find one single truck or trailer at any of them. I went on to patrol other parts of the parish to see what else I could find going on.As it got close to the end of my shift, I stopped to fuel up my unit. Just as I finished and was filling out my MV-3, dispatch called me and advised me of a boat accident on the Amite River involving two vessels. I was further advised that a big boat hit a little boat, cutting it in half, and that EMS personnel were also en route as there were injuries reported. After receiving this information, I looked up and saw an ambulance, lights flashing, coded up and heading towards the river (obviously to the same place as me). I coded up and got in behind the ambulance and headed down to the river. After several miles, the ambulance shut down their code lights and turned around. I said to myself, “Huh, that must not be the one going with me.” As I continued on to the scene, I

began to mentally prepare myself for what I expected to find based on the information I had received; a gory accident scene with major propeller strike injuries. As we all know, these serious injuries commonly occur in these type incidents. I arrived on scene a short time later. Upon my arrival, I saw the EMS personnel just standing around talking to people. I walked up and asked one of the EMS guys where the victims were. He said over there, pointing at some people standing on the porch and on the pier. I walked over and identified myself, at which time I began to learn what happened. The story goes as follows: Two men were in a 14 foot Aluma Weld Bateau baiting a trot line. The bateau didn’t have and never

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SABINE TIRE INC2293 HORTON ST.

ZWOLLE, LA 71486318-645-7766

EUBANKS CABINETS & DOORS231 MCDONALD RD

OAK GROVE, LA 71263318-428-1122

ARTHUR PLACE MOBILE HOME PARK

230 STACK RD.WEST MONROE, LA 71292

318-355-1140

ADVANCED SERVICES INC2310 MARIANNE DRZACHARY, LA 70791

225-654-8043

CEDAR HILL GAME CALL CO238 VIC ALLEN RD

DOWNSVILLE, LA 71234318-982-5632

COLT SCRAP TIRE CTRP.O. BOX 1408

SCOTT, LA 70583337-235-0353

WILLA VILLA MOBILE HOME PARK & RV

250 WILLA VILLA DR (# 8 OFFICE)BOGALUSA, LA 70427

985-732-9941

AIR RELDAN INC25048 HIGHWAY 36

ABITA SPRINGS, LA 70420504-473-3945

CIRCLE H FEED & FARM SUPPLY26526 HIGHWAY 371SAREPTA, LA 71071

318-994-3007

LAKE STREET CITGO2700 LAKE ST.

LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601337-433-1252


has had a motor. They had it just to run a single trot line in front of their house and paddled it all the time. They were in the process of baiting up and were just about in the middle of the river when they noticed a 20 foot Well Craft coming straight at them. The Well Craft was not changing course. When they realized that the vessel was not going to turn, at the last second, when the vessel was mere inches away from impact, they jumped out. The Well Craft crashed into their boat slicing through it and cutting it into two pieces. I looked at the bateau, which was, in fact, in two pieces. The skeg and propeller sliced through the rear seat of the bateau like an oversized can opener cutting through a can of sardines. One of the guys told me, “That’s where I was sitting right before he hit us. The side of the boat passed just inches from my face.” The guy driving the Well Craft told me, “I just didn’t see them. I thought I hit a log but it sounded different until I looked back and saw what happened.” I went on and conducted all of the usual investigation requirements, performed D.W.I. testing on the driver of the Well Craft, taking statements, photos,

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CHARLIE’S RESTAURANT27362 OLD MILL RD

MAUREPAS, LA 70449225-294-0100

MARK D FREDERICK LAW OFFICE2800 YOUREE DR #400

SHREVEPORT, LA 71104318-868-7300

AJ’S MINI MART2851 HWY 343

SUNSET, LA 70584337-334-0288

FINANCIAL ASSURANCE LLC2901 N I 10 SERVICE RD E #201

METAIRIE, LA 70002504-846-3500

SHREVEPORT YACHT CLUB2905 MUNICIPAL PIER RD

SHREVEPORT, LA 71119318-631-7414

BAIT & TACKLE BARN27010 HIGHWAY 25

FRANKLINTON, LA 70438985-795-2248

OLE SOUTH SEAFOOD & COUNTRY BUFFET

27290 CO. CROCKETT ROADANGIE, LA 70426

985-516-1888

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TOPPS TRAILERS INC3001 TOPPS TRL

BOSSIER CITY, LA 71112318-747-0020

BAILEY MORTUARY304 1 ST. NW.

SPRING HILL, LA 71075318-326-4258

IRWIN’S MATTRESS MART301 E WILLOW ST.

LAFAYETTE, LA 70501337-234-8471

KEN’S BODY SHOP305 CLAIBORNE ST.

WEST MONROE, LA 71291318-323-0935

BUSINESS PRODUCTS & DESIGN309 N 4TH ST.

MONROE, LA 71201318-361-9986

FLORIDA MASONRY311 E IRONWOOD DR

WEST MONROE, LA 71291318-237-0603

ARMED CITIZENS3100 KNIGHT ST. #11

SHREVEPORT, LA 71105318-946-8079

CAR WASH WEST3111 CYPRESS ST.

WEST MONROE, LA 71291318-388-0626

HUNTERS PAINT & BODY SHOP318 DENNIS DRIVEMINDEN, LA 71055

318-377-3473

POSTLETHWAITE & NETTERVILLE326 E CORNERVIEW ST.

GONZALES, LA 70737225-621-1100


etc... Needless to say, there was a citation issued for reckless operation. It wasn’t until I was finished and had left the scene that I had a chance to really reflect on what I had just experienced. So many times we go to these incidents and they have a much different outcome. These two guys walked away from this incident with not even a scratch. Everything had to occur in the exact right sequence for these guys to not get hurt or worse. They were even wearing their life jackets. That in its self was amazing. By all accounts, I should have been

working an incident with a fatality or fatalities or at the very least serious injuries. Some people call it luck; some say it was because of the intervention of a higher power that these guys didn’t even have a scratch. I don’t know. But I do know that I’ve seen some pretty bad stuff happen to people out there on that river. Almost nothing ever really amazed me or surprised me. This incident did. These guys were only seconds and inches away from something horribly indescribable happening to them. I know that when the shock wears off after a few days, it’ll sink in and all parties

involved will realize just how close they really came to being involved in a horrific boating incident. It sank in with me right away. This had the potential of being a horrible incident, yet amazingly, it had a good outcome. It was good to see this kind of result instead of the usual ones. I just hope it’s not a sign of things to come the rest of the year. Incidents like this one are why we have to stay vigilant in our efforts as a department and remember

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MONROE, LA 71203318-324-1407

DENBURY RESOURCES INC33733 DUFF RD

WALKER, LA 70785225-445-6543

PRECISION DRILLING INC333 TEXAS ST. #925

SHREVEPORT, LA 71101318-213-1100

J & J ENTERPRISES338 CIRCLE W RANCH RD.

MINDEN, LA 71055318-377-5170

WHITTINGTON LAW FIRM339 MOREAU ST.

MARKSVILLE, LA 71351318-253-5852

RYAN’S BODY SHOP3464 W. OAK ST.JENA, LA 71342

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CASTON CPA FIRM345 DOUCET RD STE 223

LAFAYETTE, LA 70503337-981-0195

F-5 STORM SHELTERS348 DELMAS MCMURRAY RD

BASKIN, LA 71219318-248-2994

CLAIBORNE ANIMAL CLINIC3500 HWY 79

HOMER, LA 71040318-927-9323

M C SANDPUMPING3516 BISSONET DR

METAIRIE, LA 70003504-889-7936


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Kids on the Amite River receive positive reinforcement from Sr. Agt. Kimble for wearing life jackets.

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BOB CARROLL3811 MCCOY DR BLDG DBOSSIER CITY, LA 71111

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C.E.C.3861 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY

LAFAYETTE, LA 70518337-237-1984


HARING FISH PRODUCTS3889 HIGHWAY 562WISNER, LA 71378

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BILL FREEMAN DOZER & TRACTOR39474 PARKER RD

PRAIRIEVILLE, LA 70769225-622-3171

ADVANCED INS. SOLUTIONS3939 S SHERWOOD FORREST BLVD

BATON ROUGE, LA 70816225-293-1090

RODDY WATSON & EVERETT400 EAST COLLEGE

LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605337-474-4886

MR. MUFFLER401 8TH ST.

LAFAYETTE, LA 70501337-234-8505

DON THURMOND INDL DRAFTSMAN405 FAIRMONT DR

BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111318-742-2396

R E BENTZ INC401 TEXAS AVE

MONROE, LA 71201318-387-2048

J.E.S. TACKLE40559 HWY 190 EASTSLIDELL, LA 70461

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HONEY ISLAND SWAMP TOURS41490 CRAWFORD LANDING RD

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BATON ROUGE, LA 70806225-383-9033

POMES SEAFOOD42090 DOWNEY RD.SLIDELL, LA 70461

504-782-8238

RICK’S RODS4246 W CONGRESS ST.LAFAYETTE, LA 70506

337-988-7637

AMERICAN ACE HARDWARE4323 MONROE HWY

BALL, LA 71405318-640-4277


BASILS HARDWARE4419 TRANSCONTINENTAL DR

METAIRIE, LA 70006504-888-8588

KENNY SMITH STATE FARM INS4624 SHREVEPORT HWY

PINEVILLE, LA 71360318-640-2693

PC REALTY INC4466 PONTCHARTRAIN DR

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MICHAEL AMOS4740 CYPRESS LAKE DR

LAKE CHARLES, LA 70611337-625-7533

WALSWORTH BODY SHOP INC4828 MANSFIELD RD

SHREVEPORT, LA 71108318-631-0820

RALEY AND ASSOCIATES4913 SHED ROAD

BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111318-752-9023

PEREZ & PEREZ4881 HIGHWAY 39

BRAITHWAITE, LA 70040504-682-2467

ARCHIE TERMINAL4946 HIGHWAY 84

JONESVILLE, LA 71343225-892-4933

CARL’S CATFISH HUT50 CARL GILES

GLENMORA, LA 71433318-748-4401

ACADIAN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB500 ACADIAN HILLS LANE

LAFAYETTE, LA 70503337-232-1979


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ZWOLLE, LA 71486318-471-7367

LION’S DEN SALON FOR MEN502 N COLUMBIA ST. #BCOVINGTON, LA 70433

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CAJUN TALES SEAFOOD501 N ADAMS ST.WELSH, LA 70591

337-734-4772

TOP DOLLAR PAWN SHOP51 WESTBANK EXPY

GRETNA, LA 70053504-367-1122

WEST & VIDRINE510 W. MAGNOLIA ST.

VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586337-363-2772

DANNY & BONNIE GROS SEAFOOD5130 ELTON STREET

LAFAYETTE, LA 70067504-234-1894

ADGST INC512 N CAUSEWAY BLVD

METAIRIE, LA 70001504-830-3867

M & R GAUGING SERVICE529 GRAND MARAIS RD

CHURCH POINT, LA 70525337-684-2327

SLADES INDUSTRIAL SVC5385 HOOPER RD

BATON ROUGE, LA 70811225-357-3314

BAL & ASSOC.5440 MOUNES STREET STE 110

HARAHAN, LA 70123504-733-4488


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MONROE, LA 71203318-345-1671

BEES ARE MY BUSINESS557 W HOOVER ST.

DESTREHAN, LA 70047504-451-8091

LENAHAN’S5607 HIGHWAY 171

ANACOCO, LA 71403337-238-2848

JONNY JOHNSON DRYWALL AND PAINTING LLC5613 WEST BRIDGE

SHREVEPORT, LA 71107318-686-3188

BRIGHTWAY SERVICE INC5677 ARIES ST.

HAHNVILLE, LA 70057985-783-2626

TRIANGLE ROOFING563 HICKORY AVE.

HARAHAN, LA 70123504-469-0353

FONTENOT PLUMBING CO.5728 COMMON ST.

LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607337-477-3692

AERIAL HYDRAULICS5736 JARVIS

HARAHAN, LA 70123504-734-8001

WINNFIELD ANIMAL CLINIC5744 HIGHWAY 167 N

WINNFIELD, LA 71483318-628-3423


Lieutenant Dennis Bueche searching for evidence in a litter pile on the Mississippi River near Donaldsonville.


ASPEN PHARMACY5745 PLAUCHE CT

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123504-734-0333

BILLY’S TV5805 W MAIN

HOUMA, LA 70360985-868-2765

MID SOUTH EQUIPMENT5751 RIVER RD

HARAHAN, LA 70123504-835-0422

BEAR CREEK KORNER5846 HIGHWAY 481

CONVERSE, LA 71419318-567-9904

GOODMAN CONSTRUCTION5912 WEST 34ST STE B

HOUSTON, TX 77092713-562-7910

NAY’S CHILDCARE & PRE SCHOOL599 SCHEXNYDER RDMANSURA, LA 71350

318-253-4854

AGEE & AGEE5925 LINE AVE.

SHREVEPORT, LA 71106318-861-3343

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SHREVEPORT, LA 71129318-868-8000

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318-323-3323

ALL STAR GRAPHICS61374 HIGHWAY 436

ANGIE, LA 70426985-735-9864


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LACOMBE, LA 70445985-788-1696

RIVERSIDE CUSTOM CABINETS INC6256 BENEFIT DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70809225-755-6536

TULLIER’S TOWINGP.O. BOX 142

SORRENTO, LA 70778225-675-8357

JOHNSON’S OUTPOST647 HIGHWAY 156 E

GOLDONNA, LA 71031318-727-4865

ABITA POOL SVC65517 LORETTA DR

MANDEVILLE, LA 70448985-778-3340

EXTERIOR BUILDING REPAIRS69173 HIGHWAY 59

MANDEVILLE, LA 70471985-893-9688

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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70123504-734-1171

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BROUSSARD, LA 70518337-837-9669

RUSTON CAR WASH701 E GEORGIA AVERUSTON, LA 71270

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Hello again from Region 8. As I begin my first term

as the LWAA Region 8 representative, I hope to bring the readers of this publication more entertaining and informative material than what is included in this issue. As you all will see, I have written an article about the oil spill and our involvement. With the exception of the spill, there honestly hasn’t been any ground shaking news in Region 8 since the last issue. Prior to mid April, enforcement agents in the region were expecting our boating safety and recreational fishing season to increase in activity. I assume this is normal for most other coastal regions as well. With the weather warming from an unusually lengthy winter and the winds beginning to subside, it was evident that the spring/summer fishing season looked to be on par to say the least. Commercial fishing activity was as usual,

REGION 8

with the exception of increased activity and several resulting cases made by both Region 8 and oyster strike force agents regarding oysters. As we were out on patrols, it was evident that shrimping season was just around the corner. All the fishermen were rigging or re-rigging their boats in hopes of continuing a traditional way of life for many southern Louisiana residents. Then came the explosion of the BP-Transocean oil rig.

Since the time of the spill, the majority of region 8 agents have been primarily working on oil spill response in several different capacities in addition to normal conservation work. Agents from every other region in the state have been coming down and staying for 4 to 5 days at a time to work in the closure/ response effort as well. Hopefully in the next Region 8 update, I can bring good news of a capped oil pipe/riser, or news that we seem to be sustaining only minimal damage to the local ecosystem. I’m not sure who the region representatives were during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. But I can imagine that it may have been quite an arduous task to maintain association business in the midst of an ecological catastrophe. While the impact of this event isn’t felt as immediately as a hurricane, the impending feeling of despair and anxiety of the unknown but probable effects is pervasive. I will do my best to keep everyone updated as to the events of the region as more news becomes available.

UPDATE

Region 8New Orleans

Region SupervisorCapt. Steve McManus

District 8-AJefferson, Orleans &St. Charles Parishes

District SupervisorLt. Edward Skena

Sgt. Kris BourgeoisSgt. Jason Russo

Sgt. Herman “Ray” Champagne

Sr. Agt. Timothy FoxSr. Agt. Douglas Danna

Sr. Agt. William “Austin” Arteaga

District 8-BPlaquemines & St. Bernard Parishes

District SupervisorLt. Robert Martin

Sgt. Scot KellerSgt. Adam Young

Sr. Agt. Gary PierceSr. Agt. Roy Pier

Sr. Agt. Robert Cosse’Sr. Agt. Jason GernadosSr. Agt. Villerie Reggio

Sr. Agt Brett Nabors

Sr. Agent Tim Fox


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LAFAYETTE, LA 70067504-689-7302

DOC’S7202 N RAILROAD AVEBELL CITY, LA 70630

337-622-3369

J.R.’S PEST CONTROL717 SOUTH PINEVIVIAN, LA 71082

318-221-2840

MISTRETTA VETERINARY CLINIC722 JEFFERSON HWY

BATON ROUGE, LA 70806225-927-7196

CLASSIC BIKER ACCES & TANS7320 HIGHWAY 28 E

PINEVILLE, LA 71360318-561-7606

DELTA LOGGING INC755 DAVIS LAKE RD

COLUMBIA, LA 71418318-649-0543

SCOOTER’S AUTO SALVAGE748 LAKE VERNON RDLEESVILLE, LA 71446

337-392-8100

LAIRD’S PLUMBING7569 HUNSTOCK RD

DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70706225-667-7895

CAJUN COUNTRY CORN MAZE7591 ROSEDALE RD

PORT ALLEN, LA 70767225-343-1119

CRUMP’S COMMERCIAL INSURANCE76074 LAZY R RD

COVINGTON, LA 70435985-892-5451


CADET LIFEBy Cadet Terrance Hicks

I have been a Wildlife and Fisheries graduate for about 4 months now. It has been anything but a normal ride so far. I have moved to a new place

and had to learn a lot of new things in a short amount of time. I got into a semi foot chase within the first week I was out. It actually ended up only being a scared 13 year old. It was still pretty fun when I didn’t know it was some kid! The first couple of months was pretty much a crash course in learning because I graduated right when the fishing was about to get busy. I pretty much going to learned on the fly. My FTO program was/is/will be a good experience, because I am not sure if it’s over yet or not. Everyone had great advice and I learned more than I ever thought I could in that first 2 months. I have become more comfortable in a boat than I ever believed I could, and I owe that to the patience displayed by all of my FTO’s. I am learning my way more and more without even realizing it at this point. I am fast learning how to become a well rounded game warden. At first the apprehension of being in a new place and trying to learn everything I needed to was tough. Once I realized and accepted that it was impossible to learn everything in just a few months, I started having a lot of fun. Then we fast forward to now. Just as I was starting to get into the swing of things, a large disaster occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. Yes, I am

talking about the oil spill. For the last two months, my FTO program has been suspended and I, along with just about every other agent in the region and other regions am destined to patrol the oil for the foreseeable future. We serve a very important role in this spill and I am glad that we can be involved in saving the coast. I have a feeling that this will become a new role of the game warden: not just strictly dealing with wildlife issues, but also learning to adapt to any situation and respond accordingly. I only hope that this spill does not affect our marshes too badly and that soon enough we can get back to doing normal game warden things. I know I still have a lot to learn and I’m ready to learn it. And please, no more hurricanes!

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HOW TO BE SAFE ON THE WATERBy Sr. Agent Austin Arteaga

As the summer is now upon us, and people are enjoying the activities that the warmer weather has to offer, it is that time of year to

remind you about boating safety. We have already seen some tragic boating accidents in the New Orleans area this summer. Most of these accidents could have been prevented if proper boating safety rules had been followed. I would like to take this time to touch on some of the new boating safety laws that were passed since last summer. Below is a list of some of the new revised rules:

• BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION REQUIREDNo person born after January 1, 1984, shall operate a motorboat powered by a motor in excess of ten horsepower unless he has successfully completed a boating safety class approved by the National

Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). A person who has completed an approved boating safety class shall be in possession of evidence of such completion when operating such a boat. This law is effective July 1, 2010. • PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICESEvery person 16 years or younger on board a Class A (less than 16 feet) or Class 1 (16 to less than 26 feet) motorboat or vessel shall wear a coast guard approved life jacket or life preserver while such outboard motorboat or vessel is underway.The regulation becomes effective August 15, 2009. This law previously stated that children 12 and under were required to wear PFD’s.

• HANDTILLER OUTBOARDAll persons onboard a Class A motorboat which is being propelled by a hand tiller outboard motor shall be required to wear a USCG approved Type I, II, III, or V personal flotation device while the motorboat is underway. A handtiller outboard is described as an outboard motor that has a tiller or steering arm attached to the outboard motor to facilitate steering and does not have any mechanical assist device which is rigidly attached to the boat and used in steering the vessel, including but not limited to mechanical, hydraulic, or electronic control systems. Hand tiller

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HARAHAN, LA 70123504-738-9159

SABINE TIRE INC.865 FISHER ROAD

MANY, LA 71449318-590-1099

DELI-MART8645 HIGHWAY 182

FRANKLIN, LA 70538337-836-9700

RFS INC8658 BUSINESS PARK DR #100

SHREVEPORT, LA 71105318-798-0123

FAMILY DENTISTRY8676 GOODWOOD BLVD.BATON ROUGE, LA 70806

225-924-7203

T & M AVIATION INC9 JIMMY C VORHOFF JR DR

ABBEVILLE, LA 70510337-893-9074

INTEGRITY GLASS WORKS LLC8931 GREENWELL SPRINGS RD

BATON ROUGE, LA 70714225-261-8800

THREE BROTHERS LOUNGE & DINER

903 POWELL AVEMONROE, LA 71203

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CALDWELL OIL9133 HOSSTON VIVIAN RD

VIVIAN, LA 71082318-375-2513

BELLE TERRE PROPERTIES INC920 W PINHOOK RD #301

LAFAYETTE, LA 70503337-232-8264


outboard motor shall not mean any type of electronic trolling motor.

• No person shall operate a Class A or Class One motorboat with a hand tiller outboard motor in excess of ten horsepower designed to have or having an engine cut-off switch, while the engine is running and the motorboat is underway, unless:a. The engine cut-off switch is fully functional and in operable condition; andb. The engine cut-off switch link is attached to the operator, the operator’s clothing, or if worn, the operator’s personal flotation device.

• PENALTIES FOR DWIPenalties for DWI’s now include the suspension or revocation of boating privileges when a person loses driving privileges due to suspension or revocation of their license due to a D.W.I. or D.W.I. refusal whether the offense took place in a vehicle or a watercraft. If you haven’t been on the water in a while, be aware that a lot of things have changed. Make sure you keep yourself informed. Know the rules of the road. Always have the proper amount of PFDs. Check your fuel level before you leave and make sure you have enough fuel for your trip. Be familiar with your waterways. Check the weather before you leave. Be familiar with the capabilities of the vessel you are operating. Have a float plan: tell someone where you

are going. Always remember to boat safe, boat smart. I would recommend anyone who is going to be operating a vessel, regardless of your age, take the boating safety class offered by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. It is a free class and is also offered online for a nominal fee. Visit our website at www.wlf.louisiana.gov for more information, or talk to your local Agent.

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DAVID HUVAL & ASSOC922 W PONT DES MOUNON RD

LAFAYETTE, LA 70507337-234-3798

ACADIANA COATING & SUPPLY925 RIDGE RD

DUSON, LA 70529337-989-1949

CALDWELL’S AUTO TRIM925 EAST TEXAS

BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111318-747-2437

DUPONT’S SAW SALES LLC937 HIGHWAY 1183

SIMMESPORT, LA 71369318-941-2068

TOM BOURLAND & ASSOC.9847 NEESONWOOD DR.SHREVEPORT, LA 71106

318-426-2657

LEMOINE MARINE REFRIGERATIONP.O. BOX 1028

HARVEY, LA 70059504-234-1844

LAKEVIEWP.O. BOX 10

NAPOLEONVILLE, LA 70390985-369-6940

WESTBANK ELECTRIC INCP.O. BOX 10460

JEFFERSON, LA 70181504-734-0811

MOREAUVILLE TIN SHOPP.O. BOX 125

MOREAUVILLE, LA 71355318-985-2121

DAMCO MARINE MANAGEMENT INC P.O. BOX 1719

MORGAN CITY, LA 70380985-384-2614


CHANGING TIDES PART 1A VIEW OF THE FIRST 80+ DAYS OF THE BP GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL AND ITS IMPACT ON THE CULTURE OF SOUTH LOUISIANA.

By Sr. Agent Tim Fox

By the time anyone reads this, I fear we will still be in the midst of our fight. The BP-Transocean rig explosion and resulting oil spill which began in April has arguably

etched itself into the history books forever. Initial reports claim that the 11 casualties suffered during the explosion were the only documentable losses of life. The residents of south Louisiana and the gulf coast know that this is not true. We have been witnessing the decline of the commercial fishing industry for a few years now. While it may not have been on its deathbed, it was fighting a serious infection. We have also been witnessing a decline in the amount of recreational fishing and hunting licenses purchased each year. I’m not sure what the reason is for this wholesale loss of interest in working and recreating in the outdoors, but I know that the gulf oil disaster could not have come at a more critical time. We have yet to identify the depth and the duration of the impact. However, it seems to effect every aspect of the lives of those who make their living in businesses related to commercial fishing, recreational fishing, and oil field industry. Furthermore, I firmly believe that the economical effects of this spill will trickle up into the rest of society long after the ecological effects are neutralized. This effect will cause the third quasi casualty, the death of trust... the trust in federal and state’s government’s ability to work cooperatively

enabling each to utilize resources so to provide the best outcome for citizens in a crisis situation. Perhaps it’s a simple result of the evolution of mankind. As we shifted from nomadic hunters and gatherers to agrarian and industrialized societies, we became less dependent on the natural resources in the fight for survival. When there wasn’t a Walgreens on every corner, a Wal-Mart within 10 miles of your house, and a Sam’s Club in between, people were forced to find meat by a more natural means (i.e. Hunting or fishing). Hunting wasn’t a luxury or a gentleman’s sport. It was the way to keep yourself and your family nourished. It became a recreational sport and a tradition that has been passed down through the ages. Fishing wasn’t a celebrity activity covered on ESPN, nor was it a competition to see who could have the most glittery and shiny boat. It evolved from a means of survival to an activity largely associated with bonding and camaraderie. Some might call it meditative or communal in nature. Individuals who proved to possess extraordinary skill in these activities became professional fisherman. Thus an entire occupational culture was born. Now with skyrocketing fuel prices, inflation of equipment/upkeep, and deflation in demand due to imported seafood, the fishermen warn their kids against this self-proclaimed “dead end” profession

Phone (985) 878-2903 • Fax (985) 878-2908www.tangilumber.com

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B & P HAULING INC.P.O. BOX 33

MER ROUGE, LA 71261318-647-5781

GROSSE TETE WELL SVCP.O. BOX 422

GROSSE TETE, LA 70740225-648-2369

BENNETTS AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL SVC

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HIGHWAY 1 FISH MARKETP.O. BOX 591

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MINDEN, LA 71058318-377-4832

EXODUS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CTR P.O. 1841

TALLULAH, LA 71284318-467-2399

ALEXANDRIA MEMORIAL GARDENSP.O. BOX 204

WOODWORTH, LA 71485318-487-4278

C.CHERAMIE CRUISEBOATS LLCP.O. 368

LAROSE, LA 70373985-798-7181

CHERRY’S LOCK & KEYP.O. 453

FARMERVILLE, LA 71241318-368-7795

ROSS MOVERS INCP.O. 5009

MONROE, LA 71211318-322-7760


that was once a proud tradition and heritage. Most preliminary testing shows that our Louisiana seafood is definitely safe; However, fear of the unknown and ramped speculation therein has caused an unbelievable drop in demand for some of the most lucrative and abundant natural resources that our state has. As I said before, neither of these broad categories of activities was dead before the spill, but they were struggling. This oil spill could potentially have catastrophic and profoundly long-lasting effects on the plant and animal life in the affected regions. If an entire generation of fishermaen find consistent pay in oil spill mitigation, who knows if they will ever go back to fishing. If that knowledge and experience is not passed on to the following generation, the culture could possibly die or at the very least go into remission for a considerable time. Then like everything else, there is a political component. Apparently I missed the memo that informed all Americans that every single issue must somehow be politicized. Without missing a beat, certain media outlets have commandeered the story of the response to the disasters. Instead of reporting the facts to us, we tune in daily to a forum for comparison of the current administration and previous administrations’ policies and reactions related to crisis. Many local residents feel that this political skit is being played out while their traditions and livelihoods are in

jeopardy. As frustrated as those citizens feel with the federal government, they appear to be very satisfied with the passionate and dedicated response by state and local government. Who’s to say who does or doesn’t have the authority to apply preventive measures? Perhaps the perception of leadership would have been better if swift actions and on-site visits were made with prevention as the main objective within the first 10 days of the crisis. In the opinion of this game warden, right now I don’t care who carries the burden of authority. I just want to see common sense utilization of resources. Honestly, as overused as the term has become, it is accurate. This is an unprecedented event. I do believe that all parties involved want the spill stopped. Their reasons for wanting it stopped may not be the same, but I believe

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SPECIALTY PUMP COP.O. BOX 7692

SHREVEPORT, LA 71137318-424-7867

SANFORD AND ASSOCIATESP.O. BOX 14263

BATON ROUGE, LA 70898225-761-9600

D & S MOBILE HOME MOVERSP.O. BOX 388

NEW LLANO, LA 71461337-238-4826

WHITTINGTON A/C HEATINGP.O. BOX 1056

TIOGA, LA 71477318-451-6932

HARLAN INSURANCE CO.P.O. BOX 13497

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71315318-445-1891

GULF COAST SCALES INC.P.O. BOX 17077

LAKE CHARLES, LA 70616337-433-9064

SIMMESPORT STATE BANKP.O. BOX 148

SIMMESPORT, LA 71369318-941-2361

CROSSTEXP.O. BOX 225

GEISMAR, LA 70734225-324-0345

NATCHITOCHES SHERIFF DEPT.P.O. BOX 266


SID RICHARDSON CARBONP.O. BOX 267

ADDIS, LA 70710225-687-9061


they all want it stopped. I remember when I was a kid thinking that Americans were people who did whatever needed to be done to save or protect what was important. Now it seems like many people sit around and wait for someone to tell them what to do. Or even more infuriating, if they are allowed to do it. Some of this old “America” can still be seen in the marshes and bayous of south Louisiana these days. You see people working in various capacities to save what we all know is important. They are fighting for their heritage, fighting for their way of life, and fighting red tape


HUMBLE ENVIRONMENTAL SVC.P.O. BOX 279

EGAN, LA 70531337-783-5028

TALLOW CREEK SHOOTING GROUNDS

P.O. BOX 2822COVINGTON, LA 70434

985-893-1951

LOUISIANA LAND BANK P.O. BOX 4806

MONROE, LA 71211318-387-7535

PAT’S HARDWARE & GARDEN CTRP.O. BOX 488

ST. FRANCISVILLE, LA 70075225-635-4523

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FIRST SOUTH FARM CREDITP.O. BOX 552

LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA 71254318-559-2626

DIESEL SOURCE INC.P.O. BOX 8014

HOUMA, LA 70361985-879-1221

PHARR BROTHERS CONSTRUCTIONP.O. BOX 69

BLANCHARD, LA 71009318-929-2337

SUB SURFACE TOOLSP.O. BOX 808

MORGAN CITY, LA 70381985-384-7012

PIPE TECHP.O. BOX 8853

MANDEVILLE, LA 70470985-892-8898

S & S INDUSTRIAL SUPPLYP.O. BOX 111

WINNFIELD, LA 71483318-628-5343

GRADY CRAWFORD CONSTRUCTIONP.O. BOX 967

BATON ROUGE, LA 70821225-275-7334

MURRAY PLUMBING INCP.O. BOX 5962

BOSSIER CITY, LA 71171318-464-5611

CATFISH CHARLIE RESTAURANTP.O. BOX 100

PONCHATOULA, LA 70454985-345-5782

AIR POWER SERVICE INCP.O. BOX 1287

BROUSSARD, LA 70518337-373-2194


that is stopping projects from being started that could undoubtedly lessen the effects of the oil impact. Hopefully when the next issue comes out the damaged riser pipe will be sealed permanently. Hopefully then we can discuss what we learned and how we can react more efficiently were this ever to happen again. Hopefully the age-old traditions that make gulf coast life special will not be a matter of history and stories. The only positive thing to come from this oil spill to date is that enforcement agents from all other regions of the state have been deployed in regions 8 and 6. As a local agent, I have had the opportunity to work with many of the other agents from around the state and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you all better. I know I speak for everyone in region 8 when I say we appreciate all of you sacrificing time with your families to come down here and work!

CITY HALL/MAYOR MICHAEL JACKSON

P.O. BOX 156TANGIPAHOA, LA 70465

985-229-4435



EVANGELINE BROKERAGE COP.O. BOX 177

CHURCH POINT, LA 70525337-684-5426

HONORABLE ALVIN BATISTE JRP.O. BOX 241

PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764225-687-5230

PARAGON INDUSTRIESP.O. BOX 2382

MORGAN CITY, LA 70381985-384-6980

TATUMP.O. BOX 258

MERROUGE, LA 71261318-647-5701

JOHNSON, ROBERT W DDSP.O. BOX 307

MARKSVILLE, LA 71351318-253-5141

DOBSON PULPWOOD INCP.O. BOX 425

CAMPTI, LA 71411318-476-3338

LAKEWAY DEVELOPMENTP.O. BOX 4108

MONROE, LA 71211318-323-9685

H BROWN MACHINE SHOPP.O. BOX 427

EUNICE, LA 70535337-457-8131

S & S MECHANICAL SVC.P.O. BOX 610

SORRENTO, LA 70778225-413-8585

ARK LATEX POOLSP.O. BOX 6168

SHREVEPORT, LA 71136318-688-5529


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Tyler Folse with bass caught in Terrebonne Parish.


VERMILLION PAINTING & CONSTRP.O. BOX 669

BENTON, LA 71006318-965-9848

J B SANDOZ INCP.O. BOX 670

OPELOUSAS, LA 70570337-942-3564

SHADY PINES CATTLE FARMP.O. BOX 67

KEATCHIE, LA 71046318-933-5434

SAVANT CONSTRUCTION LLCP.O. BOX 7

ESTHERWOOD, LA 70534337-781-7777

BORDELON TIRE MART & LUBE P.O. BOX 71355

MOREAUVILLE, LA 71355318-985-2151

YOUNGS BODY SHOPP.O. BOX 83

WINNSBORO, LA 71295318-435-6406

ANCHOR ALARMS CO INCP.O. BOX 7503

METAIRIE, LA 70010504-454-0116

GREMILLION & SON FIRE EXTP.O. BOX 8676

ALEXANDRIA, LA 71306318-442-1422

RON LAVERGNE’S BAIL BONDS 24/7 P.O. BOX 885

RAYNE, LA 70578337-581-9453

FELICIANA FARMER CO-OPP.O. BOX 150

CLINTON, LA 70722225-683-5158


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Louisiana Game Warden - Summer 2010 Magazine