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  • No duck dynasty here

    April 11, 2013 7:31 PM

    HONOLULU- A man heading to a court hearing in Honolulu had his pet duck and a bottle of beer in his bag when he went through security at the Honolulu Circuit Court. Michael Hubbard reluctantly told security about the duck in his bag when x-ray screener noticed something moving inside.... more »
  • Men cited for duck hunting violations

    December 19, 2012 10:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agents have cited two men for alleged hunting and boating safety violations along Highway 23 near Triumph in Plaquemines Parish. Earlier this month, agents cited Christopher Hicks, of Boothville, and Calvin Riggs, of Buras, for hunting migratory game birds... more »
  • Teen shot in hunting accident continues to recover

    December 12, 2012 10:33 AM

    LIVONIA - A teen shot in the head during a hunting accident is doing better than expected, according to his father. He said Brandt Torres, 15, was able to come home from the hospital Tuesday. He said his son was also talking a little bit, and would be starting... more »
  • Teen shot in hunting accident awake, recovering

    December 4, 2012 12:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Family members said a Livonia teen accidentally shot in the head during a duck hunt is awake and recovering. The father of Brandt Torres, 15, told News 2 his son was no long in a medically-induced coma, was breathing on his own and was able to... more »
  • Aflac names New Voice

    April 26, 2011 7:50 PM

    A father of three from Hugo, Minnesota is the new voice of the Aflac duck, replacing actor Gilbert Gottfried. Daniel McKeague beat out 12,500 other contestants to become the voice of the mascot. MdKeague recorded a 30-second clip at a radio station in Minneapolis, where he works, uploaded it to... more »
  • Threats keep Arizona eatery's lion tacos off the menu

    January 25, 2011 1:02 PM

    TUCSON, Ariz. - An Arizona restaurant has decided to scrap plans to offer African lion meat in its tacos. Bryan Mazon, the owner of Boca Tacos and Tequila, said Monday that his Tucson eatery has received "many threats" against the restaurant, family members, customers and vendors since he announced... more »
  • Obama: new laws show bipartisanship

    December 22, 2010 3:30 PM

    WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama says Congress recently has shown the bipartisanship voters have been asking for. And he is promising more work between the two parties in the coming year. Obama's remarks Wednesday to reporters at the White House cap a frenzied and surprisingly productive lame duck session on... more »
  • Outdoors December 16, 2010

    December 16, 2010 10:52 PM

    The second split of the duck season is upon us and that's good news for hunters. More ducks in the state means more good news. All the cold weather and extra water from the rain makes for a perfect recipe for the opening of the second split. In fact,... more »
  • Chef of the Month - Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Praline Pecan Sauce

    December 1, 2010 5:36 AM

    6 duck breasts Salt and pepper to taste 1 T olive oil Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the duck breast with salt and pepper. In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, add olive oil. Add the duck breast, skin side down. Sear for 6 minutes. Flip... more »
  • LDWF to duck hunters: Watch for spill cleanup

    November 11, 2010 5:27 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wants duck hunters to watch out for oil spill cleanup work. Duck season opens Saturday and runs through Jan. 30. The department says the Coast Guard and spill response workers will start work late this weekend to reduce crowding at boat... more »
  • Hunters told to watch for oiled ducks, spill teams

    November 10, 2010 2:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Duck hunters in Louisiana are being reminded to keep an eye out for oiled ducks and oil spill clean-up crews this season. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says teams of people are going to be out in coastal areas frequented by hunters gathering samples for testing... more »
  • NTSB: Duck boat calls unanswered before collision

    September 10, 2010 2:05 PM

    An idled tour boat and nearby vessels repeatedly called the tugboat guiding the barge that hit and sank it, killing two Hungarian students, that's according to a preliminary federal report. The National Transportation Safety Board said the Ride the Ducks boat's radio calls went unanswered moments before the collision... more »
  • LDWF says La. needs more money to test seafood

    August 5, 2010 5:46 PM

    The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries secretary Robert Barham says Louisiana will need more money for testing seafood. Barham says the national perception is most of Louisiana is covered with oil, and our seafood is contaminated. He says a seafood safety plan must include proper testing and marketing... more »
  • Second body found in duck boat accident

    July 9, 2010 11:56 AM

    A second body has been recovered in the Philadelphia Duck Boat accident, in the Delaware River. Hungarian officials say U.S. authorities have already informed them that a body recovered earlier this morning, belonged to a female tourist. Dora Schwendtner, 16, was one of the two people who disappeared... more »
  • Deputies say Chalmette man planned to eat park duck

    June 30, 2010 1:21 PM

    A St. Bernard Parish man was arrested Monday after sheriff's deputies said he stole a duck from a public park and planned to eat it. The Sheriff's Office said Ashmeer Tahir, 38, of Chalmette was booked with theft of an animal after someone saw him take a muscovie duck... more »

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