The gator lottery in Louisiana is a crock. Season opened last Friday, Sept 1. Keep applying each year, but lose out. I was told that only 10-12% are accepted in the Atchafalaya Basin. Why is it that the "reality" stars get the permits? I know folks who operate the oil and gas field on Weeks Island. Alta Mesa Resources bought the production from Shell a few years ago. When I worked the field for Shell many years ago, I accidentally was able to tote a couple home.