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• Plaquemine mayor recovering from surgery after off-roading accident

  November 24, 2023 3:28 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Mayor Ed. Reeves Jr. had a successful surgery Saturday after he was hurt Friday morning while off-roading on a hunting excursion. The City of Plaquemine said Reeves was on a 4-wheeler when he struck a large hole and the vehicle flipped, landing on top of him. ... more »

• Man allegedly brandished gun at duck hunters, destroyed decoys

  December 29, 2021 3:57 PM

  PLAQUEMINES PARISH - A man was arrested Sunday for allegedly harassing duck hunters on public property, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Department agents arrested Brendan Nolan, 32, after receiving a complaint from hunters on public land in Venice. The complaint came with a video showing... more »

• Recreational hunting, fishing licenses now on LA Wallet

  October 18, 2021 11:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has partnered with LA Wallet to bring digital hunting and fishing licenses to Louisiana citizens. As of Monday, October 18, 2021, citizens with a Louisiana Driver’s License or State ID can use LA Wallet to display their purchased... more »

• Controversial pastor Tony Spell ticketed for shooting alligator outside church

  June 11, 2021 1:43 PM

  CENTRAL - Pastor Tony Spell, who made a name for himself by violating safety regulations during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, was ticketed this past week for killing an alligator near his church. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Spell shot the animal behind the... more »

• Three busted during illegal target practice at area park; Cops find 'most dangerous' guns

  May 21, 2020 2:37 PM

  BAKER – Police confiscated what they said are some of the most dangerous guns on the street in a bust this week after an eyewitness reported illegal target practice in a patch of woods at a park in Baker. Police Chief Carl Dunn said Thursday, a person called police... more »

• Hunting lease no good after property sells Play Video

  May 17, 2018 7:01 PM

  KENTWOOD - A hunter looking forward to a busy hunting season, missed out entirely after the land he leased was sold. Now, he's out $3,000. David Savoie says he signed the lease in 2017 and set up his deer stand at a property in Kentwood, LA. In October, he... more »

• 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday occurs this weekend

  September 1, 2017 1:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - This weekend, hunters are getting a sales tax discount when shopping for firearms or other hunting supplies. From September 1 through September 3, purchases connected to the 2nd Amendment will be fully exempt from local sales taxes and subject to only three percent sales tax instead... more »

• Hunters get a break during 2nd Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday

  August 28, 2017 7:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE- During the 2017 Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday hunters will get a sale tax discount when they shop for firearms and other hunting supplies. The sales tax holiday weekend will run from September 1 through September 3. Hunters can get a discount on a wider... more »

• Possible 'coydog' sightings raise concerns in Baton Rouge subdivision

  August 1, 2017 8:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In the Oakbrook Subdivision off Perkins Road, multiple sightings of coyote-like creatures are causing concern. After residents caught the coyote look-a-likes on camera, they’re realizing the animals could be a coyote hybrid. “I’ve seen coyote, maybe three at a time, about three or four times... more »

• VIDEO: Canadian hunter survives bear attack Play Video

  May 27, 2017 6:41 PM

  ONTARIO - A man in Canada got more than he bargained for when he came across a black bear during his hunting trip. Richard Wesley says he was hunting near the Fire River in Ontario when he was approached by a black bear. A video of Wesley's encounter... more »

• Two men cited for deer hunting violations in St. Helena Parish

  January 3, 2017 4:24 PM

  GREENSBURG – Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials say two Greensburg men face several violations after illegally hunting deer in St. Helena Parish. State officials say 52-year-old Rogelio Perez and 54-year-old Ben Avants were cited for hunting deer during illegal hours, without wearing hunter's orange vests or clothing and... more »

• Deer season could close early in parts of Atchafalaya Basin

  January 5, 2016 11:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Deer season in parts of the Atchafalaya Basin could close early Friday due to rising flood waters. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said Tuesday that rising flood waters in the Atchafalaya Basin could trigger an automatic closure of deer hunting season in parts of... more »

• Hunter's record deer got him in legal trouble

  October 19, 2015 11:51 PM

  SIMMESPORT - A hunter's record-breaking buck won't get him in any record book, but it might get him the court record since he was cited for hunting illegally. The state Wildlife and Fisheries said Monday, an agent was asked to measure a deer shot Monday morning for record. Upon... more »

• Shoppers save big on hunting supplies for sales tax holiday

  September 5, 2015 8:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The 2015 sales tax holiday for hunting supplies is happening throughout Labor Day weekend. It's the Louisiana Second Amendment holiday where shoppers can get various hunting items with state and local sales taxes off. The holiday started Friday and will last through Sunday. "It's a pretty big... more »

• Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday kicks off today

  September 3, 2015 11:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - This year's Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday is set to take place from Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6. During the weekend, guns, ammunition and other hunting supplies will be exempt from state and local sales taxes. This sales tax holiday applies to... more »

• Second Amendment tax holiday Sept. 4-6

  August 27, 2015 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Revenue said the annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday will take place next week in Louisiana. The holiday waives state and local sales taxes for qualifying purchases of guns, ammo and other hunting supplies from Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6.... more »