Ethanol Free Gasoline
Properties of ethanol
Mostly produced from corn fermentation (in the United States), primarily in the Midwest.[…]
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Three problem-causing properties of ethanol
Very Hygroscopic (water magnet) – This allows the ethanol to migrate from the gasoline to the lower water layer in boat tanks.[…]
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History of ethanol gasoline
Been tried several time in years past (was called “gasahol”)[…]
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Help identify ethanol-free gasoline stations
Ethanol poses a real threat to marine engines and all gasoline-powered lawn tools, so it is important for boat owners and homeowners to be able to find fuel stations providing ethanol-free gas.[…]
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Alton
Alton “Pete” Landry studied chemistry at Nicholls State University, during which time he completed a four-year stint in the National Guard.[…]
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Suggested precautions if E-10 gas must be used in marine engines
It is highly recommended that the following precautions be taken if you cannot find a source of ethanol-free gas and must use E-10.[…]
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Flip-Flop Grill
Looking for something practical and different? Check out the Flip-Flop Grill.[…]
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Conservation awards nominations sought
The Louisiana Wildlife Federation is now accepting nominations for the 46th Governor’s State Conservation Achievement Awards, which recognizes those people and organizations making outstanding contributions to the natural resource welfare and environmental quality of the community, parish and state.[…]
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Louisiana Sportsman to defend trademark
Louisiana’s outdoorsmen have really taken to the Sportsman logo, and the trademarked fleur-de-lis is everywhere. From T-shirts to decals to tattoos, it seems everyone wants to sport the eye-catching design.[…]
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Hunting and fishing archive opened to public
Louisiana Sportsman’s wealth of information is now available on LouisianaSportsman.com, with roughly 1,000 feature articles older than two years being open to the public through our front page.[…]
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New forum view released
Navigating through LouisianaSportsman.com user reports is now even easier with the introduction of the new forum index, which provides a more-compact view of available categories and activity levels within each individual forum.[…]
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Deer jumps into zoo enclosure, mauled by lions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A deer made a fatal mistake when it jumped into a lion enclosure, was mauled and finally euthanized – all while spectactors watched, the Washington Post reported yesterday on its Web site.[…]
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More than 20 rescued from floodwaters by LDWF agents
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents responded to several search-and-rescue missions over the past weekend in northern and western Louisiana after heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding.[…]
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Downed power lines fry wildlife, Montana officials say
Officials say a downed power line near Eureka in northwestern Montana electrocuted more than a dozen animals over a period of months, including a wolf that was “still warm” when it was found earlier this month.[…]
Events & Announcements
Returning to my roots
Most of the 20 years I’ve spent in outdoors communications has involved writing for Louisiana Sportsman. A quick search of the archives reveals that I’ve written at least 125 stories for the magazine.[…]
Events & Announcements
Lake D’Arbonne closed to fishing due to flooding
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has closed all fishing activities effective Oct. 16 on Lake D’Arbonne in Union Parish due to flooding caused by excessive rainfall.[…]