Events & Announcements
Five arrested for drinking while boating over the weekend
Five people were arrested for allegedly drinking while operating boats over the weekend, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
General
Events & Announcements
July mag lays out summer hotspots
The July issue of Louisiana Sportsman will head to the printers this afternoon, (June 21) and start arriving in mailboxes and on newsstands within the week.[…]
General
Off-road hybrids
Anybody who runs a boat with a gas engine on the back and an electric motor on the front is familiar with the gas-electric hybrid concept.[…]
General
ThermaCELL lantern
ThermaCELL’s newest mosquito repelling lantern is decorative, affordable and highly effective. It will ward off mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums and other biting insects, and is a wonderful addition to any deck or patio.[…]
Columns
Stop the snapper ‘management’ idiocy
My dad grew up in North Louisiana when deer could only be found in the thick bottomlands of the Tensas River delta and anyone killing one was hailed a hero.[…]
Events & Announcements
Renew your fishing and hunting licenses
All 2011-2012 recreational fishing and hunting licenses will expire on June 30. Licenses for the 2012-2013 seasons become available for purchase on June 1 and are valid until June 30, 2013.[…]
Events & Announcements
June issue ships out today
The Louisiana Sportsman staff are hard at work dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s of the June issue, and later this afternoon (May 17) the magazine will head to the printers.[…]
General
St. Amant man arrested after collision with LDWF patrol boat
A St. Amant man was arrested Friday (May 11) after allegedly driving his personal watercraft into a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division boat on May 6, the LDWF reported.[…]
Events & Announcements
Bridge construction on Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is advising the public that bridge construction across the eastern water control structure on the Montegut Management Unit has closed that structure to public access on Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area (WMA).[…]
Events & Announcements
Free Fishing Weekend set for June 9-10
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission officially proclaimed June 9 and 10 as “Free Fishing Weekend” for Louisiana citizens and visitors.[…]
General
Reflex Holster
Uncle Mike’s, a leading provider of shooting accessories, has introduced the Reflex Holster to provide concealed carry permit holders with a reliable, easy to use retention holster.[…]
Columns
Dumb game laws
Louisiana Sportsman is of course the best outdoor publication around, but I do read a few others. So when the March 2012 issue of Petersen’s Hunting hit the mailbox I took a quick look at the petersenshunting.com page for the monthly highlights.[…]
Columns
The Ruger SR40c
A recent concealed carry class included a newlywed couple. The young woman was an attractive emergency room nurse with a winning smile, long brown hair and a dad who was a retired federal law enforcement officer.[…]
Columns
LDWF enthralled with BP money
“For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” 1 Timothy 6:10[…]
Events & Announcements
Boating Lagniappe Education Day returns May 12
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will be hosting the second annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on May 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at eight different locations across the state.[…]
Events & Announcements
“Louisiana Women in the Wild” fishing workshop another success for L.D.W.F. and Cabela’s
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Cabela’s presented the 2nd Annual “Louisiana Women in the Wild” Fishing Basics Workshop on Saturday, April 21 at the Cabela’s Gonzales location.[…]