Events & Announcements
Louisiana Outdoor Adventure Photo Contest launches
It’s no secret that Louisiana natives are known for their passion, whether it be food, dancing or the outdoors.[…]
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Events & Announcements
Louisiana coastal land loss video release
Today, the U.S. Geological Survey National Wetlands Research Center is pleased to announce the release of a new Louisiana coastal land loss video, detailing key findings portrayed in its new coastal map.[…]
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Breton NWR reopened to public access
Effectively immediately, Breton National Wildlife Refuge is reopened to public visitation and use, under normal refuge regulations. Nesting periods for colonial seabirds and shorebirds have ended, and visitors may now access beach areas of the refuge.[…]
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On Second Thought: Coastal project thought to have failed might be working after all
Spring flooding in the Mississippi River Valley system may have left behind loads of misery, but appears to have deposited a surprise near the mouth of the river.[…]
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September issue to hit mailboxes next week
The September issue of Louisiana Sportsman is on its way to the printer, and will be mailed on Saturday. That means subscribers will start seeing the issue in their mailboxes beginning on Monday.[…]
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New Iberia man pleads guilty for killing Louisiana black bear
A 39-year-old New Iberia man has pleaded guilty in federal court to killing a black bear during the 2008-09 hunting season, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported today (Aug. 17).[…]
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Louisiana Sportsman August issue put to bed
The staff of Louisiana Sportsman magazine wrapped up production of the August issue today (July 21), and sent it to the off-site printer.[…]
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July issue of Louisiana Sportsman heads to printer
Here in the Bayou State, the heat of summer can make outdoor activities a bit toasty, but the fish we pursue don’t seem to notice.[…]
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Mouton pleads guilty of taking bribes, faces five-year prison term
Former Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission member Henry Mouton pleaded guilty on yesterday (June 1) of taking more than $260,000 in bribes from the owner of a landfill company while using his position to try and keep a competing landfill from opening, according to news reports.[…]
Breaking News
LDWF agents find black bear skin, seek information on the killing
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents found the skin and head of a black bear May 19 near a New Iberia subdivision, and are now looking for the person who illegally killed the bear, the agency announced today (May 23[…]
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June issue heads to press
Today, the June issue of Louisiana Sportsman heads to the printer, and will be on newsstands and in mailboxes next week.[…]
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Flooding shuts down Dewey Wills WMA access road
A portion of Dewey Wills Wildlife Management Area’s Hunt Road has been closed because of flooding, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced today (May 16).
The closed portion stretches from the Diversion Canal south.[…]
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Free shipping on all Sportsman books
Spring was made for two things: reading and fishing.[…]
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State law prohibits driving on levees, parking on highway shoulders, LDWF officials say
As area spillways are opened in an effort to relieve pressure on levee systems, state officials today (May 9) cautioned residents that state law prohibits driving on levees and parking on shoulders of roadways.[…]
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‘coryharris’ wins Big Bass Contest; ‘slickhead-slayuh,’ ‘rockhead30’ take turkey contests
LouisianaSportsman.com users named the winners of the Big Bass and Turkey Photo & Video contests over the weekend. Each winner will receive an Official Sportsman package.[…]
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Houma man cited for allededly killing alligator out of season
A Houma man was cited Monday (April 25) for alleged alligator violations in Terrebonne Parish, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement reported.[…]