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HPR Ammunition

February 1, 2012 Louisiana Sportsman

HPR (High Precision Range) is now opening their doors to national distribution of their ammunition. With the latest equipment, hand inspection and attention to detail, HPR is aiming to give shooters the confidence of safety and consistent accuracy between shots.[…]

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Hit the Jackpot

February 1, 2012 James Davis

My hunter was Brady Perise, 11. Brady had been drawn for the youth turkey hunt on Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries offers youth lottery hunts on a number of its public WMAs across the state each year. These hunts usually open the week before the regular season and give the kids an opportunity to make a hunt before the adults hit the woods.[…]

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Beretta Nano

February 1, 2012 Louisiana Sportsman

A great compact carry pistol, the Beretta Nano’s modularity provides for simple disassembly, easy cleaning and the option of customization, which extends beyond the frame to its interchangeable sights and ambidextrous magazine release button.[…]

Events & Announcements

Body of missing Bogue Chitto boater found

January 29, 2012 From News Reports

The body of a Baton Rouge man missing since Dec. 28 while on a camping trip on the Bogue Chitto River with his wife was found today (Jan. 28), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.

The body of 63-year-old William Holloway was found about 8 a.m. about 1 1/2 miles downriver from where his capsized boat was found, the LDWF said.[…]

Events & Announcements

February issue of Louisiana Sportsman on its way

January 19, 2012 Louisiana Sportsman

The staff of Louisiana Sportsman is putting the finishing touches on the February issue, and sending it to the off-site printer today (Jan. 19). It’s 260 pages thick, and it’s loaded with everything you need to know to have success in the field and on the water next month.

Look for it in your mailbox and on newsstands beginning early next week.[…]

Events & Announcements

West Monroe man sentenced in federal court for killing bald eagle

January 14, 2012 From News Reports

A West Monroe man was lost his hunting privileges, received a fine, and was sentenced to unsupervised probation Jan. 3 for killing a bald eagle in the spring of 2011, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.

Jeffrey M. Miles, 23, was fined $2,525, lost his hunting privileges for three years and must serve three years of unsupervised probation in connection with the April 4 killing of the mature bald eagle in Franklin Parish, the LDWF said.[…]