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  • Alabama Hunting Season Gives Boost To Economy Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:29AMJust about everyone knows Alabama's football season began Saturday. But the state has another season that also started Sept. 4.
  • Tom Brokaw Endorses '... Riveting Tale of Heroism, Sacrifice and Public Service by a Charter Member of the Greatest ... Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:34AMHUNTINGTON, Ind., Sept. 1 / Christian Newswire / -- Testimonials continue to roll in for 97-year-old New Orleans Archbishop Philip Hannan's epic memoir, The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots (Our Sunday Visitor), which recounts his involvement in practically every major event of the 20th century.
  • Tom Brokaw Endorses '... Riveting Tale of Heroism, Sacrifice and Public Service by a Charter Member of the Greatest ... Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:19AMHUNTINGTON, Ind., August 25 / Christian Newswire / -- Testimonials continue to roll in for 97-year-old New Orleans Archbishop Philip Hannan's epic memoir, The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots (Our Sunday Visitor), which recounts his involvement in practically every major event of the 20th century.
  • Tompkins: Festival looks to unite duck community Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 12:46AMWaterfowling is the focus of the event. About 100 booths holding all things waterfowl are planned.
  • Posts published by Tyler Sipe Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 9:15AMStudio Ghibili, the popular Japanese animator, is going to try to make video games. Network connections inexplicably disappeared when iPhone 4 users cradled their phones in a particular way.
  • Leak a threat to migratory waterfowl Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 12:15AMEditor’s note: This is the second of a three-part series dealing with the aftermath of the oil leak from the British Petroleum-Deepwater Horizon well. Wildlife, especially waterfowl and other birds, are the focus of this part.
  • Oil spill affecting scalloping season despite earlier start Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 3:46PMDuring the peak of bay scallop season last year, charter boat captain Nick Warhurst had booked more than 50 trips to the shallow waters off Citrus County where the mollusks were bountiful. Now, with the underwater gusher in the Gulf of Mexico tainting Louisiana coastlines and the perception of tourists who think Florida is slathered with ooze, Warhurst is just hoping to break even.
  • By researching history, owners uncover tales of their homes' early years Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 5:19AMUpcoming seminar details how to discover the history of a New Orleans property using primary sources
  • Future losses from BP oil spill worry Gulf Coast businesses Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:44AMTomorrow's losses worry shrimpers, oystermen, charter boat captains, hunting guides and oil rig workers across the Gulf Coast.
  • BP Oil Spill, Katrina Keep Melancon in Disaster-Response Mode Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 8:21AMJune 4 (Bloomberg) -- When U.S. Representative Charlie Melancon looks out on a sunny June afternoon across Venice Marina, self-styled “fishing capital of the world” on Louisiana’s coast, he is shaken by what is missing.
  • News: Stuck saw stalls oil stop Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 1:12PMOutdoors headlines from across the country
  • News: Tar balls hit Florida Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 1:12PMOutdoors headlines from across the country
  • Off the wire: Tar balls hit Florida Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 1:12PMOutdoors headlines from across the country
  • Off the wire: Spill may linger into fall Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 1:12PMOutdoors headlines from across the country
  • Outdoors Briefly Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 2:11AMLouisiana Poorman's Team Trial
  • What about us: Gulf of Mexico oil spill impacts not just commercial users Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 8:47AMHow can recreational users be compensated?
  • ESPN documents Columbus boy’s first shot at turkey hunting Monday, April 5, 2010 @ 11:17PMRifle ready, Austin Bedsole had the turkey in his sights — the bird’s white head and beard seemed close enough to touch. The 10-year-old boy’s heartbeat then accelerated; his finger put pressure on the trigger.
  • OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: Hunting for a Cure eclipses $400,000 Sunday, April 4, 2010 @ 5:25AMThe request was simple.
  • Two guides charged for illegally hunting alligators Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 2:16AMWASHINGTON — Two Louisiana individuals were charged in a nine-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Baton Rouge for illegally hunting threatened species of alligators, the Justice Department announced.
  • Two Alligator Guides Charged in Louisiana for Illegally Hunting Alligators Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 7:51AMThe Alligator listed as a threatened species on the United States’ list of Threatened and Endangered Species.
  • Sports Notes Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:47AMAAU Basketball Tryouts set Team Shockaz will be holding their annual try-outs for perspective players in various age groups Saturday at the Hammond High School Gym. The boys’ age groups are 11U (fifth grade), 13U (seventh), 14U (eighth) and 15U (ninth). These teams will compete in weekend AAU League Play games, regional events and state tournaments. Many will compete on the National level. Times ...
  • Sports Notes Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:02AMAAU Basketball Tryouts Team Shockaz will be holding their annual try-outs for perspective players in various age groups Feb. 20 at the Hammond High School Gym. The boys’ age groups are 11U (fifth grade), 13U (seventh), 14U (eighth) and 15U (ninth). Teams will compete in weekend AAU League Play games, regional events and state tournaments. Many will compete on the National level. Times for the ...
  • Sports Briefs Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:48AMTournament at Royal Golf Club Royal Golf Club is hosting a two-man scramble on tomorrow with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The event is using the Wilson Handicap System. The cost is $30 for members and $45 for non-members. The price includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, lunch following the competition, play, drinks and prizes. Anyone is welcomed to play. If you don’t have a partner, let the ...
  • SPORTS NOTES Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 12:33AMMilltown Classic upcoming The Milltown Classic 5K Walk/Run, hosted by the Rotary Club of Bogalusa, takes place Saturday at 8 a.m. in Bogalusa’s Cassidy Park.
  • And The Oscar For Best College Campus Goes To 'Silver Screen' Edition Is Second In Series Of Wisechoice Guides Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 9:15AM-- Selecting a movie location, much like choosing a college, is a difficult process that requires research, site visits and finding locales that best fit the personality of the film.-- High-school seniors face similar challenges when choosing a prospective college, except they don’t have the breadth and depth of resources to help them simplify the process and identify the right schools for them ...
  • And the Oscar® for Best College Campus Goes To… “Silver Screen” Edition is Second in Series of Wisechoice Guides Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:00AMSelecting a movie location, much like choosing a college, is a difficult process that requires research, site visits and finding locales that best fit the personality of the film.
  • Sports Briefs Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 12:52AMTournament at Royal Golf Club Royal Golf Club is hosting a two-man scramble on tomorrow with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The event is using the Wilson Handicap System. The cost is $30 for members and $45 for non-members. The price includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, lunch following the competition, play, drinks and prizes. Anyone is welcomed to play. If you don’t have a partner, let the ...
  • Dallas welder transforms trash into garden sculptures Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 3:20PMDallas welder transforms trash into garden sculptures
  • Krewe of Karencro Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 2:50AMThe Krewe of Karencro held its 29th annual coronation ball Feb. 6, at The Holidome. The theme was "Born to be Wild"
  • Alligator Hunting Guides Sentenced for Knowingly Attempting to Acquire Protected Alligator Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 7:57AMThe Alligator is listed as a threatened species on the United States’ list of Threatened and Endangered Species.
  • Sheriff Kops & Kids Hunting & Fishing Club All Girls campout Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 11:30AMSt. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz announced today Sheriff Kops & Kids Hunting & Fishing Club will have an 'All Girls' campout the weekend of January 23rd, 2010 at the Washington, Louisiana campsite. The weekend counselors will be commissioned female officers and volunteer female counselors from the community. Sheriff Guidroz said, "The first weekend campout for the boys was held in ...
  • Hunting Guides Plead Guilty for Knowingly Attempting to Acquire Protected Alligator Wednesday, October 7, 2009 @ 9:05AMLouisiana strictly regulates the hunting of alligators in the wild.
  • Guides Face Prison, Big Fine After Client Shot Protected Alligator Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 9:11PMBATON ROUGE, Louisiana , October 6, 2009 (ENS) - Two Louisiana hunting guides each faces a maximum sentence of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine for allowing a client to kill an American alligator in an unapproved area.
  • Hunting guides plead guilty to federal charges Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 6:05PMTwo Louisiana hunting guides have pleaded guilty to charges they helped a hunter kill an alligator in an area where they weren't authorized to hunt. 
  • High Court Hears Animal Cruelty Video Case Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 3:27PMThe U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the Obama administration's efforts to reinstate a 10-year-old ban on the production and sale of graphic videos of animal cruelty. The case pits animal-rights groups and the government against free-speech groups and hunters organizations.
  • Hunting guides plead guilty to federal charges Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 12:36PMAssociated Press - October 6, 2009 1:24 PM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Two Louisiana hunting guides have pleaded guilty to charges they helped a hunter kill an alligator in an area where they...
  • OUTDOOR CORNER: Mother nature breathes sigh of relief as summer boating and fishing activities wind Thursday, August 20, 2009 @ 8:47PMPhew! Summertime is over (not the temperature) and the kids are back in school. It’s very noticeable, especially on the water. Nature has seemingly breathed a sigh of relief. All the vacations and summertime activities are over and it’s sort of eerie to be on the water and there are no boats.
  • Apply now for group hunting at White Lake Conservation Area Thursday, August 20, 2009 @ 4:58PMBATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is now accepting applications for waterfowl group hunts for up to 12 hunters per group on the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA).
  • Pastor following God's plan Friday, July 17, 2009 @ 10:27PMRobert Leonard Budewig was born in Aberdeen, Md. He attended Concordia College in Austin and Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne, Ind., from which he graduated in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree.
  • New report shows ways temperature impacts area wildlife Sunday, July 5, 2009 @ 12:11AMWith all the fuss these days over global warming and its potential effects on a worldwide scale, it's easy to forget sometimes that climate changes are having dire effects right here at home.
  • Good call Wednesday, July 1, 2009 @ 2:48AMOPELOUSAS - We all know that St. Landry and Evangeline Parish residents like to hunt and fish and be outdoors. But how good are they at waterfowl call?
  • State Line Challenge calling contests Tuesday, June 30, 2009 @ 5:25PMHOUSTON – TeamRealDuck announces the “State Line Challenge” Waterfowl Calling Contests will be held at the Ford Park Exhibit Hall in Beaumont, Texas on Saturday July 11th beginning at 8 am and Sunday July 12th at 8 am.