Events & Announcements
LDWF’s 2016-17 hunting rules, regs pamphlet available now online
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2016-17 hunting rules and regulations pamphlet online.[…]
General
General
Top 5 Father’s Day gifts for the sportsman
OK guys — here’s the drill. Father’s Day is right around the corner, and unless you want to end up with a barbecue apron or another bad tie, now is the time to spring into action and start loudly suggesting to anyone who will listen possible gift ideas you’d actually like to receive this Sunday.[…]
General
Yeti Rambler bottles and drink accessories
All things Yeti remain extremely popular, and Lea Benoit with Bowie Outfitters said the Rambler water bottles which came out this spring are no exception.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF accepting cadet applications for September training academy
If you’ve ever thought about becoming an enforcement agent for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, a new class of up to 23 cadets will begin training in September at the Waddill Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge. […]
Events & Announcements
$9,000 reward offered in Acadia Parish whooping crane shooting
Up to a $9,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case of two endangered whooping cranes that were shot and killed just south of Rayne off of Highway 35 on May 20.[…]
Events & Announcements
Benton schools earn two championships in national archery tournament
Two Benton schools recently earned national titles at the National Archery in Schools Program National Tournament held in Louisville, Ky. last week.[…]
Events & Announcements
2016 Hobie Fishing World Championship coming to Leeville
Kayak anglers from all over the world will be hoping for an early Christmas present when they come to South Louisiana this December for the 6th Annual Hobie Fishing World Championship.[…]
Events & Announcements
They. Have. Arrived.
Head to the surf this month on Grand Isle, Elmer’s or Breton islands and there’s a good chance you’ll find huge hungry speckled trout like these waiting.[…]
Columns
John Bel Edwards’ order is on the mark
No one likes taxes. Well, maybe Bernie Sanders does. But at least no one (including, apparently, our most-socialist presidential candidate) likes paying them.[…]
Events & Announcements
First ever rescued, rehabilitated dolphin released off Louisiana’s coast
The first dolphin ever to be rescued from a Louisiana beach and then successfully rehabilitated was released into Barataria Bay on Thursday, according to a news release.[…]
Events & Announcements
For sale: Turner’s Bay Island in Calcasieu Lake
All that remains of what was once a 220-plus-acre island just south of Turner’s Bay in Big Lake is a scant 1 ½-acre patch of shell-based marsh grass that’s a little too soggy to walk on right now — but it could be yours later this month, if the price is right.[…]
Events & Announcements
Nicholls conducting blue crab tagging project
Researchers at Nicholls State University hope to tag 30,000 female blue crabs Gulf-wide in the next two years to gain insight into their spawning habits and preferred migration routes.[…]
Events & Announcements
First wild whooping crane chick in 75 years hatches in South Louisiana
For the first time since 1939, a wild whooping crane chick is alive and well on the Louisiana landscape.[…]
Coastal Projects
Edwards orders state agencies to adhere to Coastal Master Plan
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued an executive order on Monday directing all state agencies to operate in a manner consistent with Louisiana’s Coastal Master Plan, with BP dollars designated for restoration projects not being diverted to assist with the state’s budgetary crisis.[…]
Columns
Record flooding can’t stop the Bend
“Don’t be afraid to come fish Toledo Bend because it rained.”[…]
Events & Announcements
Pearl River WMA reopened after river recedes
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has reopened the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area, but three side roads remain closed.[…]