Coastal Projects
Proposed Elmer’s Island airstrip nixed
Amidst criticism from conservation groups and the general public, a proposed airstrip on Elmer’s Island isn’t getting off the ground.[…]
General
Events & Announcements
Dead spotted fawn allegedly found in Winnsboro restaurant cooler
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a 61-year-old Winnsboro man on Sept. 9 after authorities allegedly found a dead spotted fawn in his Franklin Parish restaurant cooler.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF cautions boaters to be aware of manatees
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has placed caution signs at boat launches throughout South Louisiana advising boaters to be aware of West Indian manatees. […]
General
LDWF: Ville Platte man admits to shooting whooping crane
A 52-year-old Ville Platte faces violations of the Endangered Species Act — which bring up to a $50,000 fine and one year in jail — after admitting to shooting and killing a male whooping crane in Evangeline Parish on July 25, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF enforcement agent cadet dies during training
A 38-year-old cadet training to become an enforcement agent with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries died Friday after he collapsed shortly after a training run.[…]
Events & Announcements
Outdoor celebrities to appear at Sportsman Show in New Orleans
A laundry list of experts that reads like a who’s who of personalities in the outdoor world will be at the Quality Deer Management Associations’s National Convention in New Orleans this week, with several also attending the Sportsman Show in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome as well. […]
Events & Announcements
Don’t miss the Sportsman’s Big Buck Contest in the Dome starting Friday
With hunting season still a few months away, get your deer fix starting this Friday by bringing your buck to the Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.[…]
Events & Announcements
Win free tickets to the Sportsman Show in the Dome
The Louisiana Sportsman Show in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is next weekend, July 20-22, and we’ve got a stack of 100 tickets to giveaway.[…]
Events & Announcements
Sportsman Show cranks up in Superdome today
This weekend’s 2018 Louisiana Sportsman Show, presented by Reed’s Metals and Parish Tractor at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, is certain to be a hit with all outdoors enthusiasts. […]
Events & Announcements
Alleged shooter’s handheld GPS leads to black bear citations
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two men for their roles in allegedly shooting a black bear near Glencoe last November.[…]
Coastal Projects
CCA to expand existing reef in Big Lake
Another 2,000 tons of limestone and crushed concrete will be added adjacent to the existing Brad Vincent Reef in Big Lake this May, expanding the original 6-acre site by an additional 3 to 4 acres.[…]
Events & Announcements
Two cited for allegedly shooting whooping cranes in Acadia Parish
After an almost two-year-long investigation, enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two people in connection with the shooting deaths of whooping cranes in Acadia Parish.[…]
Events & Announcements
Four dogs killed during attempted break-in at Stephensville camp
According to media reports, the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting deaths of four dogs at a camp near Stephensville.[…]
Events & Announcements
Sportsman Show’s Big Buck Contest starts tomorrow
With hunting season in the books, it’s time to make plans to bring your bucks to the Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest starting Friday at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.[…]
Events & Announcements
Plenty of power equipment available at Sportsman Show
Tractors, farm equipment and lawn mowers will be displayed and available for sale at the Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival set for this weekend at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.[…]
Events & Announcements
Fetch-N-Fish Tub returns to Sportsman Show
Returning to the 39th annual Louisiana Sportsman’s Show in Gonzales this week is the Fetch-n-Fish Tub, with nationally known Jason Reynolds combining fishing seminars with dog shows.[…]