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Louisiana Brings in Big Money with Outdoor Recreation
March 15, 2013
Hunting
Hunting
March 15, 2013
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Louisiana Legislators Pledge to Change Law Preventing Donation of Deer Meat
Public outrage hit a fever pitch last week when it was discovered that $8,000 worth of deer meat donated by hunters to feed the homeless was destroyed by the State Department of Health and Hospitals. However, local politicians have delivered a quick response and a promise: this won't happen again.
Louisiana State Representative Jeff Thompson (R-Bossier City) held a press conference on Monday (Feb. 25) to discuss how Louisiana will handle hunters' donations in the future and how the destroyed venison will be replaced.
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Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Defends Decision to Destroy Donated Deer Meat, Says It Was ‘Potentially Unsafe’
One day after we reported the news that the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospital had destroyed $8,000 worth of deer meat that was donated by hunters to feed homeless citizens, the group has released a statement defending their decision.
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Deer Meat Donated to Shreveport Shelter Destroyed by State Health Inspectors
February 20, 2013 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has issued a statement defending its decision, saying, "Because the meat was potentially unsafe, our health inspectors ordered it destroyed, in accordance with the law."
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Dallas-Area Archers Set Sights on Deer
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More From the 2011 Sportsman’s Expo [PHOTOS]
More pics from Saturday at the River Run ATV Park and Pieworks of Bossier Sportsman’s Expo 2011. You still have time to make out to the Bossier Civic Center and check out gear for hunting (archery, guns, atvs), fishing, and everything you can do outdoors. Plenty of activities for the kids, and a womens' section (as you can see in the photos). The Expo is oen until 4 pm Sunday. Come on down!
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Don’t Miss the 2011 Sportsman’s Expo! [PHOTOS]
The River Run ATV Park and Pieworks of Bossier Sportsman’s Expo 2011 powered by Louisiana Powersports is going on right now! This weekend, at the Bossier Civic Center, you'll find anything and everything you need for your next hunting, fishing, or outdoor experience! Open until 8pm tonight (Saturday) and from 10am-4pm tomorrow, the Expo features appearances from Billy the Exterminator and his family, John Godwin from the Duck Commander, and the Killin' and Grillin' Posse. For more information, click here.