General
First pings, now chirps?
Keeping up with developments in sonar, radar and GPS over the last few decades hasn’t been easy, and the evolution of marine electronics seems to be speeding up.[…]
General
Events & Announcements
Sportsman endorses Nungesser for lieutenant governor
For most, Billy Nungesser burst into your consciousness shortly after the oil spill. Besides our governor, Mr. Nungesser was the main character who carried our state’s fears and concerns to the national audience.[…]
General
World’s Toughest Tape Meets America’s #1 Camouflage
CINCINNATI – (October 1, 2011)– When the number one adhesive tape is crossed with the number one camouflage pattern in America, the results are unprecedented.[…]
Events & Announcements
Maurepas Swamp WMA expands
Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area was expanded by nearly 30,000 acres in September, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Sept. 30.[…]
Breaking News
LDWF agent found shot to death in West Feliciana Parish
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agent was found shot to death this morning (Sept. 30) in West Feliciana Parish, the agency reported.[…]
General
Walker’s Game Ear
Walker’s new Game Ear HD Elite is now 20% smaller and features an 8 band graphic equalizer that gives the audio a rich, full, wide-band quality.[…]
General
DWI arrest made in Diversion Canal boating accident
A Baton Rouge attorney was arrested Monday (Sept. 26) and booked with DWI in connection with an August boating accident on the Amite River Diversion Canal that left an LSU cheer coach paralyzed, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
Currents
State set to waste chunk of BP money
In 1997, Billie Bob Harrell Jr. figured he was set for life after winning $31 million in the Texas lottery. It was more money, surely, than he could spend in the rest of his living years.[…]
Events & Announcements
West Monroe man pleads guilty to killing bald eagle
A West Monroe man on Sept. 19 pleaded guilty of killing a bald eagle this spring, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported yesterday (Sept. 22).[…]
Breaking News
Clean Out Your Freezer Day scheduled
The Clean Out Your Freezer Day is scheduled for Sunday (Sept. 25), with all donated game going to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced today.[…]
Events & Announcements
Jam-packed Louisiana Sportsman October issue heads to printer
Bow season opens for most of the state in just two weeks, and the October issue of Louisiana Sportsman tells you exactly where you want to be that day.[…]
Events & Announcements
Oil leak in northern Barataria Bay being investigated
Nearly 1,500 gallons of oil have been recovered from a Bayou Dupont in Jefferson Parish after discharges were reported Sunday (Sept. 11), the U.S. Coast Guard said today.[…]
Breaking News
Android users can now upload photos to reports forum, classified section
Sharing outdoor experiences with other sportsmen is now a breeze for Android users, who can upload photos to the LouisianaSportsman.com reports forum right from their mobile devices.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF unveils new toll-free information hotline
Regulations and season dates are now available 24 hours a day by simply calling a toll-free number, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Events & Announcements
Barbera joins Sportsman staff
Lifelong Bayou State angler Sam Barbera has joined the Louisiana Sportsman staff as an account executive handling the Greater Baton Rouge market as well as some national accounts.[…]
Events & Announcements
Union Parish man arrested for fifth DWI on Russell Sage
A Union Parish man was arrested and booked Tuesday (Sept. 6) with fifth-offense driving while intoxicated after being stopped on Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]