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Louisiana
Wildlife Agents: In Their Own Words
by Jerald Horst
Hardcover from Louisiana State University Press
ISBN: 0807139998
Wildlife agents prepare themselves for anything. In the blink of an
eye, a routine arrest for hunting rabbits at night--a crime that carries
only a nominal fine--can turn into a manhunt, with an officer s life suddenly
at risk.
In Louisiana Wildlife Agents officers tell of the unimaginable
dangers lurking in their supposedly routine tasks and recall side-splitting
tales of misadventures on Louisiana's bayous. The sequel to Game Warden:
On Patrol in Louisiana, this book allows wardens to share their unforgettable
memories, and to detail the perils and pleasures of life behind the wildlife
badge.
Jerald Horst compiled vivid anecdotes of the grueling training academy,
laughably inept criminals, and real dangers in New Orleans after Hurricane
Katrina, all told in the unique voices of the officers. Some of the agents'
spouses also speak up, sharing their perspective on what it means to be
married to a wildlife man.
Thrilling, funny, heart-wrenching, and life-affirming--sometimes all
at once--the stories of Louisiana Wildlife Agents will instill in
readers a new respect for this challenging, and never-unexciting profession. |
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Hikes in Louisiana: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks in the Bayou State, First
Edition
by Janina Baxley, Nina Baxley
Paperback from Countryman Press
ISBN: 0881505986
The surprisingly diverse hiking opportunities in Louisiana.
Hikers can experience a surprising variety of habitats and terrains
in Louisiana, ranging from piney woods in the west to bottomland hardwood
along the Mississippi floodplain, to the picturesque swamps and marshes
in the south. The state's varied habitats provide an ideal home for a wide
array of flora and fauna, and its mild climate makes fall, winter, and
spring excellent seasons for hiking. Louisiana is located along a prime
corridor for migrating birds; as a result, many of the state's trails offer
bird-watching opportunities for hikers.
The hikes in this guide range in length from 1/2 to 31 miles, from
a casual stroll to a 3-4-day backpack. An overview chart makes it easy
to choose a hike for every ability. Each hike description includes mile-by-mile
directions, a topographic map, information on hiking time, mileage, and
trail conditions, and knowledgeable commentary on the human and natural
history you'll encounter along the way. 50 black-and-white photographs,
51 maps |
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Canoeing
Louisiana
by Ernest Herndon
Paperback from University Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1578064260
From Bayou Bartholomew in the north to the Atchafalaya Swamp in the
south, from the Sabine River in the west to the Pearl River in the east,
Louisiana abounds with water to explore. Canoeing Louisiana is your
guidebook for paddling through a Deep South region that boasts a great
variety of waterways.
The book takes a broad focus, covering the state in a way that anyone--local
or visitor, day-floater or wilderness tripper--can enjoy. The book especially
highlights waters that are in or near public lands, including wildlife
management areas, parks, national forests and national wildlife refuges.
In Louisiana there's no shortage of options, from easy day jaunts to semi-wilderness
expeditions.
Although there is no whitewater in this bayou state, there is nature
galore--a wealth of woods, water, and wildlife. And there's considerable
variety: clear sandy streams like Tangipahoa and Whiskey Chitto; vast swamps
like Atchafalaya and Honey Island; hill-country bayous like Bodcau and
D'Arbonne; gorgeous lakes like Chicot and Bistineau; and sea kayaking destinations
such as Grand Isle and Lake Pontchartrain. Paddlers who still want an adrenaline
thrill can try finding a way through seemingly endless cypress swamps,
dodging cottonmouth snakes, or paddling among alligators.
Author Ernest Herndon has identified more than thirty waterways which
meet criteria for good paddling. Canoeing Louisiana provides general
descriptions and specific information on where to go and what to expect.
It also discusses types of boats and gear most suited to Louisiana, as
well as techniques for camping, navigation, and fishing. And it explores
relevant facets of history, ecology, folklore, and biology since most paddlers
want to know more than just the logistics of a paddling destination.
This is the only comprehensive guidebook about Louisiana's waterways.
It will appeal to all those who have an interest in the natural wonders
of the Bayou State.
Ernest Herndon is a staff writer and outdoors editor of the Enterprise-Journal
in McComb, Mississippi. He is also the author of Canoeing Mississippi
(University Press of Mississippi). See the author's Web site at www.ernestherndon.com. |
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Fly
Fishing the Louisiana Coast: A Complete Guide to Tactics & Techniques,
From Lake Charles to the
by Pete Cooper Jr.
Paperback from Countryman Press
ISBN: 0881506656
A complete guide to fly fishing and visiting the hundreds of miles
of bayous, coastlines, and the Mississippi River Delta.
Great fishing in great settings with great people and great food, too!
Where else can you catch tarpon, eat authentic jambalaya, and dance to
zydeco, all in one day? This is the first, and definitive, guide to saltwater
fly fishing in Louisiana-inshore, coastal, and offshore. This where-to,
how-to guide's coverage begins on the western edge of Cajun Country, in
the Lake Charles region, and extends east to the Mississippi River Delta.
Louisiana harbors an amazing range of fish: redfish, specks, flounder,
tripletail, cobia, tarpon, crevalle jacks, and Spanish mackerel, even largemouth
bass, and the author cues you in to what gear to bring, from rod to fly,
and provides essential information on local guides; marinas; sporting goods;
outfitters; suggestions for sightseeing on your fishing down time; accommodations,
from motels to plantation beds; and venues for authentic regional "good
eating" and music.
Many of Louisiana's year-round saltwater opportunities, both offshore
and inshore, were developed in the past 10 years. In that time, there's
been a growth of fly fishing in the state, and catch-and-release has replaced
the ice-chest as a measure of fishing success. Whether you're sight-casting,
blind-casting, surfcasting, or casting from your "mud-boat," here's your
chance to hook into your biggest fish ever.
Conventioneers and revelers alike in the Big Easy--pack your rod for
your next trip, and get out and fish! 40 black-and-white photos, 8 maps |
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Wetland
Heritage: The Louisiana Duck Decoy
by Charles Frank Jr.
Hardcover from Pelican Publishing
Media Published: 1985-
ISBN: 088289398X
The step-by-step development of this art, with advice on carving techniques
and collecting. |
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TRUST:
A Story of Faith, Prep Sports, and Louisiana Politics
by Lisa Arceri
Paperback from WestBow Press A Division of Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1449714978
Trust is the story of a homeschool family in Louisiana that wasn't
ready to choose between homeschooling and high school sports. A lawmaker's
campaign promise over a glass of water led to a three-year struggle with
athletic and education associations that lobbied at the state capitol.
Prep sports and politics are big in Louisiana, and to disturb the status
quo of either is not for the faint of heart. Believing some problems are
better solved than accepted thrust Lisa Arceri into a very unfamiliar world
of politics and policy-making. The trials and defeats of going through
the legislative process are the setting for this family's experience of
God's sovereignty and faithfulness. |
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Trout
Masters: How Louisiana's Best Anglers Catch the Lunkers
by Jerald Horst
Kindle Edition from Louisiana Publishing
Media Published: 2011-
When Leon Mattes reeled in a lunker of a speckled trout in May 1950,
he could never have guessed that the fish would stand as Louisiana's state
record for more than half a century. But today, with that 12.38-pound speck
having reached epic status, 14 anglers have set themselves on a course
to conquer Louisiana's fishing Everest. Each has the same goal, but the
chosen and chiseled means are as varied as the determined men and women
who have selected them. These are Louisiana's best anglers, and odds are,
one of them will eventually push Mr. Mattes to No. 2.
When Leon Mattes reeled in a lunker of a speckled trout in May 1950,
he could never have guessed that the fish would stand as Louisiana's state
record for more than half a century. But today, with that 12.38-pound speck
having reached epic status, 14 anglers have set themselves on a course
to conquer Louisiana's fishing Everest. Each has the same goal, but the
chosen and chiseled means are as varied as the determined men and women
who have selected them. These are Louisiana's best anglers, and odds are,
one of them will eventually push Mr. Mattes to No. 2. |
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Mike
the Tiger: The Roar of LSU
by C. C. Lockwood
Paperback from Louisiana State University Press
Cruising
Guide to the Northern Gulf Coast: Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
by Claiborne S. Young
Paperback from Pelican Pub Co
Specks : Louisiana's Top 10 Trout Destinations, and Exactly How to
Fish Them Year-Round
by Todd Masson
Listed under Fishing Louisiana
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Hikes in Louisiana: Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks in the Bayou State, First
Edition
by Nina Baxley
Paperback from Countryman Pr
Canoeing
Louisiana
by Ernest Herndon
Paperback from Univ Pr of Mississippi (Trd)
The
Hellpig Hunt: A Hunting Adventure in the Wild Wetlands at the Mouth of
the Mississippi River by Middle-Aged Lunatics Who Refuse to Grow Up
by Humberto Fontova
Hardcover from M Evans & Co
Louisiane
by Richard Bizier, Richard Bilzer
Paperback from Pelican Pub Co
Tales
of a Louisiana Duck Hunter
by Fielding Lewis
Hardcover from Pelican Publishing Company
Louisiana's
Best
in High School Football
by Jerry Byrd
Paperback from Xlibris Corporation
The
U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 5: Kansas, Louisiana,
Oklahoma, Texas
by Jeanne Bowerman
Paperback from W.D. Bowerman
Louisiana
Athletes: The Top Twenty
by Marty Mule, Bob Remy
Paperback from Pelican Pub Co
1981
The
Louisiana Icegators Phenomenon
by Trent Angers, Nissa Darbonne, Tim Berryman
Paperback from Acadian House Pub
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