Sabine or lacassine or bust

[Spunt Drag]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Federal budget cuts to the NWR system has left Sabine with only 2 wardens and Laccasine 1-2. They can't handle the numbers and thus don't want to or have the money to make any improvements to either. Prior to Rita, Sabine had 5-6 wardens to police the Gong Show. Atleast 2 wardens were at the ramps at West Cove each morning to deal with the high traffic, now it's doubtful there will be any during the week. A lottery system on the NWR's could possibly alleviate all of the crowding and hostility. It's done on many NWR's up north but that would require more money and it just ain't there and probably never will be again. Of the 100,000 + acres Sabine NWR encompasses, barely 10% is huntable which is a shame IMO. Our problems are due 100% to our success.

Yes federal cutbacks have devastate the NWR's, but food stamps are at an all time high. Lets pray some real change is coming after today.