Columns
National policies really do matter
It’s very easy to ignore national politics. Even when those matters are related to the hunting and fishing communities.[…]
General
Events & Announcements
2017 Yamaha Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest better than ever
With 2016-17 hunting season in the books, it’s time to make plans to bring your bucks to the Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest to be held on March 16-19.[…]
General
Plane hits deer during takeoff in Charlotte, N.C.
A plane carrying 44 passengers struck a deer during takeoff Wednesday morning at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to media reports.[…]
General
Door-to-door shrimp salesmen busted by LDWF
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two door-to-door shrimp salesmen for allegedly shorting customers in Calcasieu Parish last month.[…]
Columns
LDWF pick appears to be positive change
We all knew it was coming. In fact, most folks believed it was way past time when it finally happened.[…]
General
LDWF enforcement agent shot during traffic stop to be released from hospital
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent who was shot five times during a vehicle stop on Jan. 7 could be released from the hospital later this week. […]
General
Ponchatoula man arrested for unauthorized use of Venice airboat
A 31-year-old Pontchatoula man was arrested Monday by enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for allegedly taking an airboat last fall from a camp at Cypress Cove Marina in Venice without the owner’s permission.[…]
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Monroe woman charged in connection with LDWF game warden shooting, LSP says
A 31-year-old Monroe woman was charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer in connection with the early Saturday morning shooting of an enforcement agent with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in Morehouse Parish.[…]
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LDWF agent shot Saturday morning in stable condition in Shreveport ICU
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent wounded in the line of duty early Saturday morning during a vehicle stop in Morehouse Parish is in stable condition tonight after being shot five times — including once in the temple.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF agent shot multiple times in the line of duty
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent was shot multiple times early this morning (Jan. 7) during a vehicle stop, the agency reported.[…]
Events & Announcements
Montoucet named to head Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
State Rep. Jack Montoucet has been named to head the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries beginning Jan. 16, Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office announced today.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF’s Melancon tenders resignation effective Dec. 31
In a hand-delivered letter to Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Charlie Melancon tendered his resignation effective Dec. 31 — specifically citing the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana, the state’s outdoor writers and LDWF employees for sabotaging reforms he was attempting to bring about.[…]
General
Cougar sighted on trail cam in Northeast Louisiana, LDWF says
A Morehouse Parish trail cam picture authenticated by biologists with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is the state’s first confirmed cougar sighting since 2011.[…]
News Breaker
Commentary: Melancon debacle should be lesson in LDWF appointment
Often the best lessons are learned not by success but by failure. So the debacle of Charlie Melancon’s reign at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries should give Gov. John Bel Edwards a lot to chew on as he contemplates naming a successor.[…]
Events & Announcements
Melancon’s resignation confirmed, but he’s not going anywhere yet
Gov. John Bel Edwards confirmed in an emailed statement last night the resignation of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Secretary Charlie Melancon, but a spokesman for the governor said the embattled agency head isn’t leaving just yet.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF’s Melancon asked to resign, source says
Embattled Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Charlie Melancon has been asked to resign but “is still coming to work,” a source told LouisianaSportsman.com.[…]