Lime makes food plots more attractive
After three years of implementing food plots to attract deer, these “Postage Stamp Plots” featured in the August 2009 and 2010 issues of Louisiana Sportsman may finally become the tools that not only attract deer, but holds them on my property as well.
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LWF Commission reopens all recreational finfishing in state waters
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission rebuffed the agreement the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries that allowed federal officials to dictate state recreational fishing closures by reopening all state waters immediately during a special meeting today (Aug. 20).
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Saltwater Series: Lake Borgne
To say that Lake Borgne and Rodney Dangerfield have a lot in common might be a little too strong. At least everybody knew who Rodney Dangerfield was even if they didn’t respect him.
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Federal agreement, not science behind new recreational closures, LDWF official says
Anglers rejoiced when the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission overrode almost all recreational inshore fishing closures in July, and it seemed the panel’s directions to the agency it oversees was clear: no closures that weren’t called for by science or the presence of heavy oil.
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ThermaCELL Earth Scent, the only butane-operated mosquito repellent and cover scent system, now comes in a value refill pack that will keep hunters mosquito-free for up to 48 hours.
Sportsmen look forward to September sales tax holiday
The Annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Holiday occurs each year on the first consecutive Friday through Sunday of September. Each year during this weekend, state and local sales and use taxes do not apply to consumer purchases of firearms, ammunition and hunting supplies. MORE ...
MRGO fish kill not tied to BP oil spill, LDWF says
Biologists investigating a fish kill in the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet determined the fish died because of low oxygen levels, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported. MORE ...
White Lake Welands Conservation Area youth duck hunt date set
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will hold youth waterfowl hunts on the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) near Gueydan on Nov. 6 and 7. LDWF will sponsor the hunts to provide a quality experience for young waterfowl hunters. MORE ...
Snapper season extension under consideration, could begin Oct. 1
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Florida last week and recommended the recreational red snapper season reopen beginning at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1, although fishing would be allowed only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. MORE ...
Duck season tentatively set
Duck hunters will again have a 60-day season and be able to kill six birds each day if tentative season dates set today (Aug. 5) by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is ultimately approved. MORE ...
