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Delta Waterfowl opening chapter, holding dinner Thursday
By Tom Dodge tom.dodge@eunicetoday.com
Delta Waterfowl is coming to Eunice. The inaugural chapter dinner will be held Thursday at LSU Eunice as new members spend an evening together introducing Delta Waterfowl to this part of St. Landry Parish. Brett Manuel, local chairman, is excited about the early response with more than 200 tickets sold to the social/dinner that begins at 6 p.m. With the $45 ticket, $25 goes to membership fees to join Delta Waterfowl, according to Manuel. Youth tickets (age 15-under) are $25. A corporate sponsorship costs $250 which includes six tickets to the banquet. “We are expecting between 250 and 300 people,” he said, “which would a great start to our local chapter.” Besides the banquet, there will be a live-auction of 10 guns and hunting gear, waterfowl equipment, dog supplies and other related items at 7 p.m. as well as a silent auction before the 7:30 p.m. dinner. “Delta gives back half of the profits from the banquet to the local Eunice chapter,” Manuel said. “We can use that money to help the duck population here by building wood duck boxes, henhouses for mottled ducks or anything related to youth hunting in the community.” Manuel said the local chapter plans to establish a $1,000 scholarship for a local hunter attending LSU Eunice. “In the big scheme of things, Delta Waterfowl’s purpose is to help the duck population,” he said. “They are trying to get rid of the duck predators around nesting areas who eat the eggs.” Manuel said wood duck boxes and mallard duck nests will be placed around the area, on both private and public land. According to their web site, Delta Waterfowl is committed to strengthening North America’s
An exotic deer that can be found at the Lodge at Tee Mamou.
Eunice chapter chairmen include from left, Ben Summerlin, Brandon Bertrand, Brett Manuel and Terry Brown. waterfowl hunting culture through its mentored hunting program and public-policy and ,advocacy work. All of these efforts are done with a single guiding vision—to secure the future of waterfowl and
waterfowl hunting across North America. “We have better duck hunting in southwest Louisiana where place like south Mississippi would have better deer hunting,” Manuel said.
“There are both die-hard deer and die-hard duck hunters around here.” Manuel said the duck breeding numbers are up this year and the hunting season should be productive
once it begins on Nov. 11. For tickets or more information, contact Brett Manuel at 550-4429 or Terry Brown at 546-6887. See Lodge on Page 9
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National Hunting and FishBy Anfenson-Comeau ingJ. Day, presented by the Louijamieenews@bellsouth.net siana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be held on Louisiana Department of Saturday. Wildlife and Fisheries enforceThis year’s Baton Rouge event ment officersOutdoor Lance Education Devillier is at Waddill and Travis Huval discussed Center, 4142 Flannery Road. changes and noteworthy aspects Activities are scheduled from of state fishing 9 a.m. to 3hunting p.m. andand include: arlaws, outdoors durchery,and canoeing, duckrules, and goose ing a recent meeting the calling, fishing, and ofsports Eunice Kiwanis Club. shooting. Demonstrations will born after Jan. fly 1, beAnyone presented on bowhunting, 1988 must boating educasting, flytake tyinga and falconry. cation course in staffed order tobyobtain Exhibits will be memabers boating license. of the Amite River TradiEffective JulyClub, 1, 2010, tional Archery Ducksthat Unapplies everyoneGame born Thief, after limited, to Operation Jan. 1, 1984. Wild Turkey Fedthe National The classes are free, eration, the Quality DeerHuval Mansaid, and Association a class will be agement andoffered many in Eunice theand near more. Free in food softfuture. drinks Huval unsure For of the date.inwill bewas available. more formation, call 225-765-2925.
As always, Huval said, boaters must wear floatation vests at all times while in a moving boat. Deer hunters this year will have three antler tags and three doe tags, Huval said. Hunters will have 72 hours in which to — and prizes. call anddoor report a deer kill, and Also, carry a morning session should their deer tagswith on children’s them at all fishing times. activities is scheduled from 9 a.m. The count for7 a.m. dovesto is 15; at Beechwood Fish Hatchery, 41 white wing and red-ring doves Fowler Road,towards Forest Hill. Pardo not count this total, ticipants bring their own but mustshould be killed during the bait and dove-hunting fishing gear. Ages 15 regular season, and under can fish bream, which is from Oct. 17for to Nov. 29 bassDec. and 19 catfish. For4more and to Jan. 2010.information, call 318-484-2276. Hog hunting is 365 days a President Barack Obama has year, and any number of hogs recognized conservation can be killed, the as long as they’re spirit of hunters and anglers not hunted after dark. while officially proclaiming Non-game birds, such as sparSaturday as National Hunting and Fishing Day in America. Congress formalized NHF Day in 1972. Every U.S. President since The daily limit now ana Richard M. bag Nixon hasisissued aggregate bag limit with whiteproclamation commemorating fronted geese (specklebellies) the contributions of sportsmen allowing hunters to take two and women. dark geesethe with moreofthan Here’s fullnotext the one being a Canada goose. Obama proclamation: Lastly, the special $5 permit “From atop Pikes Peak to the that hasofbeen parshores therequired James toRiver, ticipate in the annualthe hunting Americans celebrate great of Canada geese is no of longer abundance and utility our required. As long as hunters natural resources. Since our are legally licensed hunters to hunt waNation’s founding, and terfowl, participate in anglers they havemay cherished these the Canada goose hunt.gifts and unparalleled natural marveled at their untamed beauty. National Hunting and
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Louisiana 2010-11 Migratory and Waterfowl seasons Migratory and Waterfowl Seasons Teal: September 11 - September 26 Daily bag limit 4, possession limit 8, blue-winged, greenwinged and Cinnamon teal only. Federal and state waterfowl stamps required. Rails: Split Season, Statewide, 70 days September 11 - September 26 Nov. 15 - Jan. 5. King and Clapper: Daily bag limit 15 in the aggregate and possession 30 in the aggregate. Sora and Virginia: Daily and possession bag 25 in the aggregate. Gallinules: Split Season, Statewide, 70 days September 11 - September 26
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Youth Hunt set for Nov. 5-6 at White Lake Wetlands The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold youth waterfowl hunts on the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) near Gueydan on Nov. 6 and 7. LDWF will sponsor the hunts to provide a quality experience for young waterfowl hunters. Participants will be determined by a lottery drawing. Applications for the lottery should be submitted to LDWF before close of business on Sept. 23. One applicant will be selected from each of the seven geographic LDWF regions in the state and one participant will be selected from the state at large. Applicants must be 15 years of age and younger. Selected hunters must be
accompanied in the blind by a parent or guardian, though the youth will be the only one permitted to possess a firearm. Applications may be obtained by contacting LDWF's regional offices or by visiting the LDWF Web site at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/ p d f s / h u n t i n g / lotteryhunt/2010-WhiteL a k e - Yo u t h - L o t t e r y Application.pdf. Completed applications may be delivered in person to Room 458 of the LDWF Building in Baton Rouge, or by mail. The mailing address is: Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Attention: White Lake Youth Waterfowl Hunt at P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898.
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LDWF sets new 2010 state boating regulations The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Division is advising boaters to be aware of boating regulations: Boating Safety Education Required No person born after January 1, 1984, shall operate a motorboat powered by a motor in excess of ten horsepower unless he has successfully completed a boating safety class approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). A person who has completed an approved boating safety class shall be in possession of evidence of such completion when operating such a boat. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries offers a boating class that lasts between 6 and 8 hours that is usually completed in a day. The course includes information on choosing a boat, classification, hulls, motors, legal requirements and equipment requirements, many navigation rules, navigation charts, trailering, sailboats, and related subjects that include canoeing, personal watercraft and more. Completion of the course will result in the student being issued a vessel operators certification card. Boating Classes with LDWF are offered yearround but are most popular in the spring and summer. These classes are offered free of charge to the public.
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LDWF study shows wood duck nesting areas very limited
LDWF’s research in wetland forests has indicated that suitable nesting cavities for wood ducks are very limited. Current timber management practices in the southeast U.S. dictate that cavity densities will increase only slowly, if at all. Consequently, populations of wood ducks in the southeast, including Louisiana, may be limited by the number of suitable nesting cavities. The Waterfowl Program initiated a wood duck box program in 1990 and currently manages over 2,750 nesting boxes. Boxes are mounted on pipe, donated by oil companies, with sheet metal predator guards and installed primarily on LDWF WMAs and also on select private wetlands, state parks and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers properties. Boxes are placed in or proximal to wetlands with good brood habitat in an effort to increase survival rates of young. Waterfowl Program personnel work with a network of 25 LDWF biologists and specialists that check boxes at least twice/ year to monitor annual production.
Data from nesting boxes are computerized and summary reports developed. This program is increasing local breeding populations of wood ducks and increasing use of our WMAs by wood ducks. Hooded merganser nesting in boxes is also increasing on some WMAs. Program personnel conduct interagency wood duck workshops in conjunction with federal and state wildlife personnel to provide updated information and techniques to program participants. Personnel also work with university staff to facilitate wood duck research projects. Wood duck population monitoring is difficult due to the bird's use of densely vegetated habitats. Banding is the primary tool for sampling wood duck populations and provides important information for management. Banding data, when combined with population and harvest data, also provide vital information on the life history, population status and ecology of wood ducks. LDWF typically bands nesting hens while checking nesting boxes, and all captured birds
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Federal laws add to state regulations on migratory game birds
Federal Hunting Regulations: In addition to State regulations, the following federal rules apply to the taking, possession, shipping, transporting and storing of migratory game birds:
Restrictions - No person shall take migratory game birds: With a trap, snare, net, rifle, pistol, swivel gun, shotgun larger than 10-gauge, punt gun, battery gun, machine gun, fishhook, poison, drug, explosive or stupefying substance. With a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells, unless it is plugged with a onepiece filler which is incapable of removal without disassembling the gun. From a sink box (a low floating device, having a depression affording the hunter a means of concealment beneath the surface of the water). From or with the aid of a car or other motor-driven land conveyance or any aircraft, except that paraplegic and single or double amputees of the legs may take from any stationary motor vehicle or stationary motordriven land conveyance. "Paraplegic" means an individual afflicted with paralysis of the lower half of the body which involves both legs, usually due to disease of or injury to the spinal cord. From or by means of any motor boat or sailboat unless the motor has been completely shut off and/or the sail furled and its progress therefrom has ceased. By the aid of baiting or on or over a baited area where a person knows or reasonably should know that the area is or has been baited. A baited area is considered to be baited for 10 days after complete removal of any bait. Baiting includes placing, exposing, depositing, distributing or scattering of salt, grain or other feed that could serve as a lure or attraction for migratory game birds to, on, or over areas where hunters are attempting to take them. Agricultural areas must be prepared in accordance with official recommendations to be legally hunted. It is a separate offense to place or direct placement of bait on or adjacent
to an area that causes, induces, or allows another to hunt by the aid of bait or over a baited area. Hunters are responsible for ensuring that an area has not been baited and should verify its legality prior to hunting. The maximum federal penalties are: for hunting over bait; $15,000/6 months jail, and placing bait; $100,000/1 year jail. Using records or tapes of migratory bird calls or sounds, or electronically amplified imitations of bird calls. By driving rallying or chasing birds with any motorized conveyance or any sailboat to put them in the range of the hunter. By the aid of baiting (placing feed such as corn, wheat, salt or other feed to constitute a lure or enticement), or on or over any baited area. Hunters should be aware that a baited area is considered to be baited for 10 days after the removal of the bait and it is not necessary for the hunter to know an area is baited to be in violation. Closed Season No person shall take migratory game birds during the closed season. Shooting Or Hawking Hours No person shall take migratory game birds except during the hours open to shooting and hawking as prescribed. Daily Bag Limit No person shall take in any one day more than one daily bag limit. No person shall possess more than one daily bag limit while in the field or while returning from the field to one's car, hunting camp, home, etc.
Wanton Waste All migratory game birds shall be retrieved, if possible, and retained in the custody of the hunter in the field. TAGGING No person shall give, put or leave any migratory game birds at any place or in the custody of another person unless the birds are tagged by the hunter with the following information: 1. The hunter's signature 2. The hunter's address 3. The total number of birds involved, by species 4. The dates such birds were killed. Tagging is required if the birds are being transported by another person for the hunter or if the birds have been left for cleaning, storage (including temporary storage), shipment or taxidermy services. Possession Of Live Birds Wounded birds reduced to possession shall be immediately killed and included in the daily bag limit. Dressing No person shall completely field dress any migratory game bird (except doves and bandtailed pigeons) and then transport the bird from the field. The head or one fully-feathered wing must remain attached to all such birds while being transported from the field to one's home or to a migratory bird preservation facility. Shipment No person shall ship migratory game birds unless the package is marked on the outside with: (a) the name and address of the person sending the birds, (b) the name and address of the person to whom the birds are being sent and (c) the number of birds, by species,
contained in the package. Importation For information regarding the importation of migratory birds killed in another country, hunters should consult 50 CFR 20.61 through 20.66. One fullyfeathered wing must remain attached to all migratory game birds being transported between a port of entry and one's home or to a migratory bird preservation facility. No person shall import migratory game birds killed in a foreign country, except Canada, unless such birds are dressed (Except as required in 20.63), drawn and the head and feet are removed. No person shall import migratory game birds belonging to another person. Duck Stamp The law requires that each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age and older must carry on his person a valid Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (federal duck stamp) signed in ink across the face. Hunters younger than 16 may voluntarily purchase a duck stamp and help preserve wetlands for waterfowl. Louisiana law requires that persons between the ages of 16 and 59 inclusive and non residents 16 years of age and
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2010 Deer Hunting Schedule Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Consult Wildlife Management Area and Federal Land sections for specific regulations and dates on those areas. Daily Bag Limits: 1 antlered and 1 antlerless (when legal) Possession Limit: 3 antlered and 3 antlerless per season
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Archery Primitive Firearms (all either-sex except as noted) Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Nov. 13-19 Jan. 24-30 Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Oct. 23-29 Jan. 17-23 Sept. 18 - Jan. 15 Oct. 9-15 Nov. 29 - Dec. 3 Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Nov. 13-19 Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Nov. 13-19 Oct. 1-15 Bucks Only Oct. 16 - Feb. 15 Either Nov. 13-19 Jan. 24-30 Oct. 1 - Jan. 31 Oct. 9-15 Nov. 6-12 Sept. 18 - Jan. 15 Oct. 9-15 Nov. 29 - Dec. 3
Still Hunt (no dogs allowed) Nov. 20 - Dec. 10 Jan. 3-23 Oct. 30 - Dec. 8 (40 days) Oct. 16 - Nov. 28 Jan. 10-17 Dec. 26 - Jan. 1 Bucks Only
With or Without Dogs Dec. 11 - Jan. 2 Dec. 9 - Jan. 16 Dec. 4 - Jan. 9 Nov. 20 - Jan. 9 Nov. 26 - Dec. 12
Nov. 20 - Dec. 10 Oct. 16 - Nov. 5 Nov. 13-28 Oct. 16 - Nov. 28
Dec. 11 - Jan. 23 Nov. 29 - Jan. 2 Dec. 4 - Jan. 9
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Hunting Supplement The Eunice News Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010
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LDWF answers questions about hunter education Why Hunter Education? Hunter Education provides a foundation for safe and responsible hunting. Due to hunter education, hunting accidents have dropped significantly. Each year some 18,000 individuals graduate from a hunter education course in Louisiana. The major objectives of the hunter education program are: Reduce hunting accidents Improve the image of hunting through ethical and responsible conduct Promote the shooting sports What Is Taught In A Hunter Education Course? Major subjects cover are:
the course in order to hunt in the State of Louisiana.
Who Needs To Be license with the restriction that Supervised While Hunting? they are under the direct A person who is younger than supervision of a person who is 16 years of age may hunt eighteen years of age or older Who Can Participate? Anyone can participate in the without hunter education if and has a valid hunting license basic student course, but only accompanied by and under the or proof of sucessful completion those persons 10 years of age or direct supervision of a person 18 of a hunter education course. older are eligible for certification. years of age or older who has a Upon successful completion of valid hunting license or has Who teaches hunter the course, students receive a proof of successful completion of education courses? Louisiana Hunter Education a hunter education course. Courses are taught by Hunter In addition all persons 10 and Education staff and volunteer Who Is Required To Take Certification Card that is The Hunter Education recognized by all states and 11 years of age must be instructors. The majority of provinces that require hunter supervised by a person who is courses are taught by volunteers Course? 18 years of age or older while recruited from schools, law Act 149 of the 1984 Louisiana education. hunting regardless as to enforcement Legislature enacted a agencies, How Much Does The whether they are hunter sportsmen's groups, and many mandatory education certified or not. Course requirement for anyone born other conservation-minded 3.99% Fixed on APR on Select 2011 & Cost? Prior Off-Road, ATV, & MUV models. Bonuseducation Bucks award according to model. See dealer for details. Also: A person who has not organizations. Hunter Education and or after September 1, 1969. All hunters born on or after this Bowhunter Education courses completed a hunters education Check www.wlf.la.gov for course may be issued a hunting more information date must successfully complete are free. Ethics and responsibility, wildlife management and conservation, understanding firearms and ammunition, safe firearms handling and personal safety in the outdoors. Students are also required to participate in a live fire exercise and successfully complete a written exam.
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3.99% Fixed APR financing available for customers who qualify for super preferred credit tier for up to 36 months through Honda Financial Services. Payment example: 36 monthly payments of $29.52 for each $1,000 financed. Offer good on every new and unregistered Off-Road, ATV, & MUV. Not all buyers may qualify. Higher rates apply for buyers with lower credit ratings. Check with participating Honda dealers for complete details. Bonus Bucks can only be used for purchases at the dealership and must be redeemed on the date of purchase. Offers have no cash value and are not transferable. $500 Bonus Bucks on 2010 TRX420TM. $300 Bonus Bucks on 2011 TRX500FM. Check with participating Honda Dealers for complete details. Offers good through September 30, 2010. Honda ATV’s are only for riders 16 years of age and older. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. Honda recommends that allATV riders take a training course. Do not ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Always wear a helmet, eye protection, and appropriate clothing. Avoid excessive speeds, and be careful on difficult terrain. For rider training information or to sign up for a rider training course, contact your local dealer or call the ATV Safety Institute at 1-800-887-2887.
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Sunday, Sunday, Sept. Sept. 19, 20, 2010 2009 The The Eunice Eunice News News Hunting Hunting Supplement Supplement
Owners ~ Guy & Leslie Fontenot
g n i t n u Now Open!! H l l e s We s e located at 486 Aymond street (Hwy 13 south) s n e c i l Across the street from the eunice news. & FisHing
457-3007 457-3007 356-7730
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Store Hours: Mon - Fri Sat. Sat. Mon - Fri 5pm 5pm- -7pm 8pm
8am 8am- -5pm 5pm
Lots of Guns & Ammo
Personal Protection Products
Tasers • Pepper spray • Knives
Concealed CarryLicenses Class Hunting & Fishing Springfield
We also sell cookware including:
cajun classic iron Pots • cast iron Red enamel Pots • McWare cookware lsu Burners • gumbo Pots • ladles • Roux spoons • AND MORE!!