Quote Originally Posted by Fredgr View Post
Cajun Pop, I think you've hit it. The issue is the property owners want it both ways -private but open. I don't have a problem with someone wanting private water just close it off, and lock it down. If I drag my boat over your land to get to your private water take me to jail today! But don't call the sheriff because I've crossed some unmarked ,imaginary line on a map from 1812.
Sad to say, like so much, what we're really talking about is the money. Interestingly Louisiana has already gone through a very similar situation. Look up Leander Perez, the Delacroix Corp., and the Plaquemine Parish land wars of the 1920's and 30's and you can see how that turned out. I'll give ya' hint- them with money made tons more money. All perfectly legal of course!
I think if all the South Louisiana fishermen would become aware of the extent of the problem and become active it could be changed. Will that ever happen? Unfortunately folks don't seem to care until they are kicked out of their favorite spot.