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Twenty Years After Katrina—A Scientific Reckoning with Louisiana’s Vanishing Coast
By Micah Denesse Twenty years have passed since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, and the scars it left on Louisiana’s coast remain both visible and deeply embedded in our collective memory. As a native of Plaquemines Parish, I have witnessed firsthand … Continue reading
Tagged bay denesse, coastal restoration, hunting, Louisiana, restoration project, wildlife conservationBringing Back Sportsman’s Paradise: Restoration Projects that Support Wildlife and Fisheries
By Connor Gilbert Since the 1930s, Louisiana’s coastline has undergone severe decline, losing approximately 2,000 square miles of land. This loss has erased vital marshes and wetlands that once supported a rich variety of wildlife and fisheries. What remains? Expanding … Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, restoration project, wildlife conservationOpening Day of Dove Hunting: A Celebration of Community and Heritage
By Johnny Marquez As sportsmen, we know that hunting is so much more than simply an opportunity to harvest an animal. It’s a time to appreciate the outdoors, share traditions, spend time with friends and family, enjoy extended stays at … Continue reading
Tagged hunting, Louisiana, wildlife conservationRestoring the Coast for Wildlife and Sportsmen, 20 Years Post-Katrina
By Julia-Claire Oubre It’s been nearly 20 years since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita decimated the Gulf Coast, impacting communities, habitat and wildlife mainly in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. The storms showed us just how important our coastal marshes and barrier … Continue reading
Chandeleur Island: A National Treasure Worth Saving
By Johnny Marquez I can still vividly remember my first trip to Chandeleur. I left Mississippi with my parents and my sister to spend the night at Horn Island with plans to fish the “shallow field” the next day. As … Continue reading
Tagged coastal restoration, Louisiana, restoration project, wildlife conservationGoing Coastally Crazy
Recreational fishing is a popular pastime in Louisiana, annually attracting thousands of tourists and locals. However, habitat degradation and loss of critical wetlands, estuaries and marshes is making it more challenging for recreational fishermen to catch two of our favorite … Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, tv showBirds of a Feather Rockefeller Together
Teal and geese take flight at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge in southwest Louisiana. Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, tv showWhy Not on Black-Bellies
Looking at why we can’t shoot black-bellies during teal season. Continue reading
Tagged Louisiana, waterfowl hunting, wildlife conservationBay Denesse Welcomes Ducks for Fall
Check out this week’s activity in Bay Denesse! Continue reading
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