Events & Announcements
Melancon tapped as new LDWF secretary
Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon has been named the new secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, according to news reports.[…]
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Events & Announcements
Shrimp season to close in most state waters Dec. 21
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham accounced the fall shrimp season in most state waters will close at official sunset next Monday, Dec. 21.[…]
Events & Announcements
Rory Herndon named president of Xpress Boats, Veranda Marine
Xpress Boats announced that Rory A. Herndon will succeed his father, Rodney Herndon, as the president of Xpress Boats and Veranda Marine effective Jan. 1.[…]
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Proposal would create new Wildlife Management Area within Kisatchie National Forest
Talks are underway between the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the U.S. Forest Service to create a new Wildlife Management Area within Kisatchie National Forest.[…]
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Hust convicted of attempted first degree murder in game warden shooting
A jury convicted the man accused of shooting a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent during a traffic stop May 21 on the Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area.[…]
Events & Announcements
Navy vet to finish swimming Mississippi River Friday afternoon at Head of Passes
Chris Ring’s 2,350 mile swim down the Mississippi River is scheduled to end tomorrow afternoon at Mile Marker 0 at Head of Passes south of Venice, and event organizers are seeking volunteer boaters to transport spectators out to witness the completion of his journey.[…]
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Honda EU2000i
If you’re looking for a generator that will power the basics and is easy to transport, the Honda EU2000i fits the bill perfectly. Rated at 2000 watts, the EU2000i is very quiet, only 47 pounds and has an Eco-Throttle feature that allows you to run up to 15 hours on 1 gallon of fuel.[…]
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Sportsman Hats
Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the hunter or fisherman in your family? Check out the snapback and flex fit hats featuring the Sportsman Logo that are new for this season.[…]
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When’s the next fishing trip?
People I meet think I have the perfect job. After all, I get to hunt and fish for a living, right? Wrong.[…]
Events & Announcements
Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales on Sportsman Gear
Christmas is just a month away, and mesh-back hats and long-sleeve performance shirts from the Sportsman Store are the perfect fit for the sportsmen in your family. […]
Events & Announcements
LDWF welcomes seven new enforcement agents
Seven new cadets officially became enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries during a graduation ceremony Tuesday in Baton Rouge.[…]
Coastal Projects
Coastal restoration projects endangered by Jindal-sponsored budget scheme
Lame-duck Gov. Jindal is at it again, looking to raid funds to cover a nearly $500 million mid-year budget deficit instead of pursuing more-permanent fiscal remedies, a New Orleans news site has reported.[…]
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The Sportsman Store
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Coastal Projects
DU dedicates three coastal restoration projects in Terrebonne Parish
More than 2,500 acres of in Terrebonne Parish were restored through three coastal restoration projects recently completed through Ducks Unlimited.[…]
Coastal Projects
Design plans leave future of some Louisiana coastal communities in doubt
The future of some Louisiana coastal communities would be in doubt under proposals produced as part of an environmental design competition under consideration by the state. […]
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Stihl
Outdoorsmen will appreciate the quiet operation, instant starting ability and lightweight construction of STIHL battery-powered equipment. Each tool in this innovative battery system is powered by Lithium-Ion technology, delivering long run times with no gradual drop in power.[…]