Louisiana Sportsman

Study of BP oil spill dispersants ‘scary,’ biologists say

August 2, 2012 Bobby Cleveland

Coastal fishermen have enjoyed great fishing since the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster of 2010, but they have lived with the fear of potential long-term impacts to the ecosystem lurking in their minds.

A study released Tuesday on the Public Library of Science Web site indicates there is definite cause for future worry — but not because of the 200 million gallons of crude that spewed unabated into the Gulf of Mexico for over three months. […]

Two dead, one missing in two separate accidents

July 21, 2012 From News Reports

Two anglers died in separate boating incidents yesterday, and a third man is missing, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries reported today (July 21).[…]

Early migratory season dates set, regular season proposed

July 2, 2012 Andy Crawford

Season dates for 2012 early migratory hunting were set and dates for the regular 2012-13 waterfowl season were proposed today during the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting.[…]

Red snapper season extended by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

June 29, 2012 From News Reports

Red snapper season has been extended for six days because of rough seas that have prevented anglers from reaching the offshore fishing grounds, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced today (June 29).[…]

Boater missing near Lake Pontchartrain’s Twin Spans

June 5, 2012 From News Reports

A 21-year-old Slidell man fell overboard early this morning (June 5) near the Interstate 10 twin spans near the Northshore, and authorities were still searching for him as of 11 a.m., the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]

Body of missing boater found on Lake Pontchartrain

June 5, 2012 From News Reports

The body of a 21-year-old Slidell man who fell overboard early this morning during a trip onto Lake Pontchartrain has been found, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.[…]

Feds expected to add more days to snapper season

April 11, 2012 Todd Masson

The National Marine Fisheries Service will tomorrow (April 12) publish in the federal register new rules for the 2012 red snapper season, according to Jeff Angers, president of the Center for Coastal Conservation.[…]

Possible state-record archery buck downed day after Christmas

January 25, 2012 Glynn Harris

Over the course of the past two hunting seasons, traditional bowhunter Mark Huvall has had his eye on a particular buck on his Avoyelles Parish hunting club. He didn’t have a shot at the buck earlier this season, but passed up shots at the big buck last year on three occasions.[…]

iPhones, iPads now fully compatible with forums

November 28, 2011 Louisiana Sportsman

Photos can now be posted to the LouisianaSportsman.com forum directly from iPhones and iPads by using the free third-party app CliqCliq QuickPic.[…]

Elm Grove hunter kills 223-inch buck while prepping son’s stand

November 18, 2011 Andy Crawford

Kevin Johnson was trying to do the right thing the afternoon of Nov. 10 when he walked into the woods on the little 30-acre tract of land he hunts in Elm Grove.[…]

Ducks flood into Bayou State for west zone season opener

November 11, 2011 Andy Crawford

More than 1.8 million ducks have poured into the state for the regular-season opener tomorrow, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.[…]

LDWF agent’s death ruled accident

November 8, 2011 From News Reports

The Sept. 30 death of a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent was an accident, the Associated Press has reported.[…]

‘FunGi73’ arrows potential state-record typical buck

October 10, 2011 Andy Crawford

The buck was a beauty during the 2010-11 season, but it was placed off limits by the owner of the East Feliciana property housing the deer.[…]

180-inch buck arrowed on Giles Island opening day

October 5, 2011 Andy Crawford

Jimmy Riley rarely hunts, even though he manages some of the most productive deer property in the state. In fact, he had only killed one buck in the past 15 years when he arranged his opening-day hunt.[…]

LDWF agent found shot to death in West Feliciana Parish

September 30, 2011 From News Reports

A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agent was found shot to death this morning (Sept. 30) in West Feliciana Parish, the agency reported.[…]

Clean Out Your Freezer Day scheduled

September 20, 2011 From News Reports

The Clean Out Your Freezer Day is scheduled for Sunday (Sept. 25), with all donated game going to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced today.[…]