Outdoor Life 2020

Outdoor Life OCTOBER 2020

a special supplement to the bossier press-tribune and the minden press-herald

hunting | fishing deer processing camping making it last boating

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LICENSING

LICENSE EXCEPTIONS & EXEMPTIONS ACE HARDWARE HERBERT’S TOWN AND COUNTRY

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BEAUX’S SPORT AND GOODS

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FISHING LICENSE BELLEVUE MEAT

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DEER TAGGING INFORMATION G & C HONDA

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MANDATORY HUNTER EDUCATION

DID YOU KNOW?

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BOATING SAFETY DR. WAYNE MCMAHEN

10. WATERFOWL

HOWARD LUMBER & SUPPLY

11. WEBSTER PARISH TOURISM

12-13. MAKING IT LAST 14. HUNTER SAFETY

MINDEN FARM & GARDEN

On the cover and above, Josh Weir (a Bossier City First Responder) is an avid outdoorsman.

15. ROCK RIDGE OUTDOORS 16. DAV-TAC

A HUNTER’S PLEDGE

Responsible hunting provides unique challenges and rewards. However, the future of the sport depends on each hunter’s behavior and ethics.

Therefore, as a hunter, I pledge to: • Respect the environment and wildlife.

• Respect property and landowners.

• Show consideration for non-hunters.

• Hunt safely.

• Know and obey the law.

• Support wildlife and habitat conservation.

• Pass on an ethical hunting tradition.

• Strive to improve my outdoor skills and understanding of wildlife.

• Hunt only with ethical hunters.

By following these principles of conduct each time I go afield, I will give my best to the sport, the public, the environment and myself. The responsibility to hunt ethically is mine; the future of hunting depends on me.

DISCLAIMER This publication is not an official copy of the laws in effect and should not be utilized or relied upon as such. It does represent an attempt by the publisher to present, as a public service, a partial summary of the laws in effect at the time of the printing of this publication. Substantive changes to the law may very well occur following the printing of this publication. For these reasons, the accuracy of the information contained within this publication cannot be guaranteed and the reader is cautioned that it is his responsibility to apprise himself of the laws in effect at any given time. These laws include those contained within Revised Statutes, particularly Title 56, the official regulations of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, federal laws and any local or parish ordinances. Contact your local LDWF Enforcement Agent for specific information.

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Beaux’s Sport and Goods Deer Processing, Specialty Cut Meats, Neighborhood Grocery Store

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t Beaux’s Sport and Goods, they take pride in everything they “Once people noticed we had products that other stores in the area do to make sure the customer is always happy, especially dur- were out of, they asked if we could get items like syrup or butter, and items like that. So, we decided to grow the store to ing deer season. help our customer base have a one stop shop for their “For deer season we have a whole crew in, six cutconvenience.” ters, five to nine skinners. The process starts at the “The goal was to add For the hunters in the area, Beaux’s Sport and Goods front desk where your order is taken. Then you take better and different has different styles of camo for the first-time, longthe deer around back for skinning or cape the deer products, with variety time, and youth hunter. Beaux’s SportandGoods also for a mount. Then we hang it in the cooler for five to has deer corn. seven days, then we process the deer at that time. We and volume than what “Beaux’s is a customer-friendly environment, with take pride in making sure you get the deer you shot other stores in the area welcoming people. We try to tailor whatever our cusback,” said Allen Reddick, manager of Beaux’s Sport have. We’ve added and Goods. tomer needs to what we can do for them. If you need The original plan for the store when it opened sev25 steaks cut a 1/4 inch thick, we’ll do that. If you need speciality meats, en years ago was for deer processing, but has transia special grocery item, we will do our best to help you smoked meats, tioned to specialty cut meats, and over the summer get it. We want the community to have good quality commodity meats, food and good quality service, and good quality expeturned into a neighborhood-style grocery store.

“The goal was to add better and different products, rience,” explained Reddick. family style cuts and with variety and volume than what other stores in the With bow season starting October 1 and ending Janarea have. We’ve added speciality meats, smoked custom cuts, to better fit uary 31, Beaux’s will expect deer from October 1 to meats, commodity meats, family style cuts and custom each customer directly,” February 2, and hours will be adjusted from 8 a.m.-9 p.m., 7 days a week starting October 1. cuts, to better fit each customer directly,” stated Red- Allen Reddick Beaux’s is also looking to hire meat cutters and skinners. dick.

“Experience isn’t needed, but if you need employThe reasoning for expanding to a neighborhood grocery store was because their supplier was able to get ment just have to have an open personality and an toilet paper and paper towels when no one else could during the pan- open mind, and if that’s you just stop on by, we’d love to talk to you.”

by Chris Sepeda - Bossier Press-Tribune demic.

From Deer Processing to Neighborhood-Style Grocery Store

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FISHING LICENSE

Always take them hunting and fishing!

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DEER TAGGING INFORMATION (2020-2021)

Prior to hunting deer, all deer hunters, regardless of age or license status, must obtain deer tags. Tags must be in possession when hunting deer.

PROCESS FOR TAGGING DEER 1. Immediately upon harvesting a deer, the hunter must tag the deer with the appropriate carcass tag before it is moved from the harvest site.

2. The hunter must record the date of kill for the corresponding tag number on the harvest report card portion of the deer tag license.

3. The hunter must record the date and parish of kill on the carcass tag.

4. The tag must remain attached to the deer while kept at camp, or while it is transported to the domicile of the hunter or to a cold storage facility. Hunters who keep the carcass or meat at camp must also comply with the resident game possession tag regulations.

5. Within 72 hours the hunter must validate the harvest.

Hunters may validate deer by calling the validation toll free number, 1-844-LACHECK (1-844- 522-4325) or using the validation website: la-web. s3licensing.com.

Hunters harvesting deer on DMAP lands should follow the instructions provided to them by LDWF. When deer check stations are in operation, hunters on WMAs can validate deer during mandatory deer check hunts.

DEER TAGGING INFORMATION (2020-2021) DEER TAGGING PROCEDURE FOR LICENSES PURCHASED VIA INTERNET/MOBILE DEVICE Hunters purchasing licenses online at la-web. s3licensing.com will be able to print an E-License using a personal printer for immediate use, email or save the licenses purchased to an electronic device which is kept in possession while hunting. Deer tags will need to be printed and in possession while hunting deer.

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Visit

www.wlf. louisiana.gov

for all you need to know about hunting and fishing!

Lake Bistineau State Park

Paddle - We rent flat bottom boats, canoes, kayaks. Fish - you can count on a catch almost all year long. Beginning in January and lasting through early fall, fisherman can draw freshwater catches such as black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow bass, catfish, bluegill, and red-ear sunfish. Hike - The park’s trail system encompasses nearly 10 miles of woodland trails for exploring and discovering nature! Rental Facilities - Deluxe Cabins. RV Camping - 17 premium campsites, 44 improved campsites.

For more information regarding Lake Bistineau State Park, call (888) 677-2478.

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MANDATORY HUNTER EDUCATION We encourage every hunter to take a hunter education course. However, if you were born on or after September 1, 1969, you must satisfactorily complete an LDWF-approved hunter education course and receive Hunter Education Certification prior to hunting in Louisiana, unless you are under direct supervision of a qualified person. (A qualified person is a Louisiana licensed hunter born before September 1, 1969, or a person 18 years of age or older who has a valid unrestricted Louisiana hunting license or proof of Hunter Education Certification. Direct supervision means the person being supervised is within normal audible voice contact and in direct line of sight of the supervising person at all times while hunting.)

You must be at least 10 years old to receive Hunter Education Certification in Louisiana. However, even certified 10- and 11-year-olds must be supervised while hunting. Youth younger than 10 may take the course, but they are not eligible to be certified and will have to retake the course to obtain certification when they reach 10 years of age or older.

Hunter education is available to everyone, regardless of race, sex, age, or national origin.

Your Louisiana Hunter Education Certification is valid for life.

Take an LDWF-Approved Hunter Education Course The goal of Louisiana’s Hunter Education Course is to prevent hunting incidents and ensure the future of hunting by teaching hunters about their responsibilities and roles in conservation. The course covers firearm and hunting safety, wildlife management principles, ethics, game identification, and outdoor survival. LDWF staff and volunteer instructors teach hunter education. Volunteers undergo background checks and receive training and oversight from LDWF staff.

You can take Louisiana’s Hunter Education Course in the classroom or online (with an additional field day component).

CLASSROOM:

>10-hour course usually held over 2 or 3 days >Free

>Suitable for all ages

>Instructors can accommodate students with reading or learning disabilities; please notify the instructor of special needs at least two weeks before the class begins.

>Most classroom courses require advance registration. Register for a classroom course online or by calling one of our Wildlife Field Offices.

ONLINE WITH FIELD DAY:

>An approved online course that you can take at any time at your own pace, but you must complete this course prior to attending a field day. You will receive a voucher confirming you have completed the online course.

>The course fee is $19.95, paid to the online course provider.

>A 5-hour field day course (after you complete the approved online course). You must bring your voucher showing that you have completed the online course. Reg-

ister for a field day course online or by calling one of our Wildlife Field Offices. Note that you have one full calendar year (365 days) after you complete the online course to complete a field day course.

>Recommended only for students 14 years of age and older.

Students must successfully complete an in-person written test and live-fire exercise with both course formats. LDWF provides firearms and ammunition for the live-fire exercise so students should not bring their own.

Upon successful completion of either format, students will receive temporary Hunter Education Certification credentials. They will receive their permanent certification via email (at the address provided during registration). Students can also print their cards via their LDWF account.

Log into your account online, select View Your Certifications, then select Get Your Certificate.

TRAPPER EDUCATION While trapper education is not mandatory in Louisiana, LDWF has partnered with the Louisiana Trappers and Alligator Hunters Association to offer free trapper education workshops to demonstrate trapping basics such as trap types and history, how to set traps, and how to handle them safely. Please see the Louisiana Fur Advisory Council for more information.

Before taking one of these hands-on workshops, we encourage you to take the Louisiana Level 1 Trapping Course, a free online course available on the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ Conservation Learning Campus.

This course is designed to allow each student to work at their convenience and their own pace.

Caney Lakes

Beautiful Caney Lakes just north of Minden are a part of the Kisatchie National Forest. The upper and lower lakes are perfect for fishing, swimming, water skiing, hiking, and camping. Beaver Dam campsites come with electric and water hookups. The group picnic area accommodates up to 200 guests while each campsite fits up to eight campers. A sanitary dump station, drinking water and flush toilets are provided. From Minden, take LA 159 (Lewisville Rd.) to Caney Lake Road. Go 1.7 miles.

20 Camp sites/29 RV Sites w/electricity & water, dorms, conference center For more information regarding Kisatchie National Forest/Caney Lakes, call 318-377-6727.

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DID YOU KNOW?

• Annual hunting licenses go on sale June 1 each year. They are valid from the date of purchase and expire on June 30 each year.

• Next time you renew your driver’s license at the Office of Motor Vehicles, you can add a Lifetime Hunting, Lifetime Fishing, Lifetime Combination, Boater Education, and/or Hunter Education endorsement to your license for free. If you have one or more of these endorsements, you do not have to carry the applicable license or certification card with you as long as you have your driver’s license.

• If you lost your license, you can purchase a duplicate for $2 per license. If you purchased it online or through a mobile device, you can reprint it for free.

No duplicates are allowed for temporary licenses (e.g. 1-day nonresident licenses).

• Bowhunter education is not mandatory in Louisiana. However, LDWF offers a bowhunter education course to provide bowhunters with safety and skills training. Most classes require advance registration.

View upcoming courses and register online at https://www. wlf.louisiana.gov/ Other states may require bowhunter education; be sure to check requirements before bowhunting in another state.

• If you are an active or veteran member of the U.S. Armed Forces or a POST-certified law enforcement officer, you may be exempted from Louisiana’s hunter education requirements.

To apply for this exemption, download and complete a Military/Police Hunter Education Exemption application then submit your application and required documents: >In person at LDWF Headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge or at most field offices >Via email to eshanks@wlf. la.gov >Via fax to 225.763.5447 >Via mail to: LDWF Education Program, PO Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898.

If your exemption is granted, remember that this exemption is valid in Louisiana only. For more information, call 225.765.2932.

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HUNTER ORANGE & BLAZE PINK Any person hunting any wildlife during the open firearms deer hunting season and possessing buckshot, slugs, a primitive firearm, or a centerfire firearm shall display on their head, chest and/or back a total of not less than 400 square inches of “Hunter Orange” or “Blaze Pink.”

EXCEPTIONS • Persons hunting on privately owned land may wear a Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink cap or hat in lieu of the 400 square inches.

• Not required of persons hunting deer from elevated stands on property that is privately owned. However, anyone hunting deer on such lands where hunting with firearms is allowed shall be required to display the 400 square inches or a Hunter Orange or Blaze Pink cap or hat while walking to and from elevated stands.

• Not required of archery deer hunters hunting on lands where firearm hunting is not allowed by agreement of the landowner or lessee.

WARNING: Deer hunters are cautioned to watch for persons hunting other game or engaged in activities not requiring “Hunter Orange” or “Blaze Pink.”

TRAPPING LICENSES You must have a current trapping license to set or run traps of any type to catch furbearers during the open trapping season OR to sell pelts or carcasses of furbearers*. This includes bobcat, raccoon, and/or opossum hunters selling pelts and/or meat. You must have your license in your possession while trapping or selling pelts or carcasses. *Furbearers are beaver, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, mink, muskrat, nutria, opossum, river otter, red fox, raccoon, and skunk.

PURCHASE A TRAPPING LICENSE You can purchase a trapping license a variety of ways: ONLINE At LDWF Headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge and many local retailers.

Online payment options include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or E-check; these purchases include a small handling fee.

If you purchase your license online, you will receive an authorization number so you can use your license immediately. You will also receive a PDF of your license, which you can print and/or save to the electronic device you take trapping.

If you purchase your license via a mobile device (smartphone, laptop, tablet, etc.), you will not receive a license in the mail. You will receive a text with a temporary authorization number and an email with the temporary authorization number and a PDF of your licenses, which you can print and/or save to the electronic device you take trapping.

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BOATING SAFETY

BEFORE YOU GO OUT > Plan your route as close to shore as can safely be navigated. > Plan your route so emergency assistance can reach you if needed. > Learn and practice safe boating procedures by taking a boater education course. > Study marine charts and keep them on board your boat. > Check the weather forecast before you get underway. Look for: • Approaching fronts • Expected winds and rainstorms • Wind velocity and direction • Fog possibilities Leave a float plan • Tidal conditions.

with a friend or relative.

ON THE WATER > Be aware of and avoid potential hazards including • Wind, weather, and tidal conditions • Waves and fast currents • Shallows, stumps, and debris • Other boat traffic • Vessel failures • Passengers’ medical conditions. > Stay within protected coastlines Don’t mix alcohol with surf under 1 foot. > Wear protective clothing and and boating. More expect to get wet. Have extra than 40% of fatal jacket or space blanket on board.

Wear a wet suit to prevent hypoboating accidents thermia. involve alcohol use > Wear a life jacket that’s the proper size and fit. Most fatalities by the boat operator occur when someone falls overor passengers. board or the boat capsizes. Nine out of ten people who drown were not wearing life jackets. > Follow navigation rules. Know where your danger zone is. Stay on the correct side of the waterway. > Don’t overload your boat with people or equipment. > Maintain a safe speed for conditions. When driving a large vessel, slow down when passing smaller boats in narrow channels. > Never stand in or on a vessel that is underway, and always use a handhold when moving about in or on any vessel.

WATERSKIING, WAKEBOARDING, AND JET SKIING > Ski/board in a counter-clockwise direction and only in open areas with little or no boat traffic. > When operating a jet ski, stay away from larger boats and don’t try jumping their wakes. > A jet ski is a Class A motorboat and is bound by the same rules as other vessels on the water.

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Hunting, Research, and Management

Louisiana is one of the most important wintering areas for waterfowl in the United States. For centuries, hordes of ducks and geese have used the state’s coastal bays and marshes, flooded swamps, agricultural fields, inland lakes, river backwaters, and oxbows during migration and winter. These areas also provide breeding habitat for wood ducks, mottled ducks, and a growing number of whistling ducks.

This tremendous resource supports some of the top waterfowl hunting in the United States. Louisiana’s waterfowl resources also attract numerous birdwatchers and scientists.

LOTTERY HUNTS LDWF’s wildlife management areas offer lottery hunts for youth hunters, physically challenged hunters, disabled veterans, and the general public to hunt alligator, deer, dove, turkey, and waterfowl. There are also lottery hunts at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.

FEDERAL DUCK STAMPS All waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and older, even those who are not otherwise required to purchase a license, must have a Federal Duck Stamp.

Louisiana waterfowl hunters can purchase their Federal Duck Stamp:

>Through LDWF via our license vendors, our online licensing system, or phone at 877.447.1318 for $27.22

>From the U.S. Post Office online (make sure you verify the stamp is from the current year, and not a stamp from prior years which are purchased as collectibles), by phone at 800.STAMP.24 (800.782.6724), or at select local post offices for $25

>From Amplex Corporation online or by mail or fax (print the order form and send the completed form with payment to the address or fax number listed on the form).

A paper Federal Duck Stamp will be mailed to the purchaser. As soon as you receive your physical stamp, you must sign it and carry it while hunting.

If you purchase your Federal Duck Stamp online from Amplex or by phone, you will receive a confirmation number. If you purchase your stamp from LDWF’s license vendors or online licensing system, you will receive a printed receipt. Your confirmation number and/or printed receipt will serve as your proof of purchase—you must have one of them in your possession while hunting waterfowl until you receive your physical stamp. The proof of purchase expires 45 days from the date of purchase.

Federal Duck Stamps expire on June 30, regardless of when they’re issued.

A current Federal Duck Stamp also serves as a free admission into any national wildlife refuge that charges an entry fee.

MANDATORY HARVEST INFORMATION PROGRAM (HIP)

If you’re 16 years old or older and hunt migratory birds (ducks, coots, geese, doves, woodcock, rails, snipe, or gallinules), you must get a Harvest Information Program certification and carry proof of your HIP certification with you whenever you’re hunting migratory birds. You must get HIP-certified in every state you hunt migratory birds.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state wildlife management agencies use HIP to estimate the number of migratory birds harvested each year. The USFWS selects a random sample of HIP-certified migratory bird hunters and sends them a survey. Survey questions vary from what species you hunted and how many you harvested to a request to send in a wing from each harvested bird. Biologists use these data to determine the effect of hunting regulations on harvest levels and evaluate the ratio of young birds to adult birds in the harvest to determine recruitment rates (young surviving to enter the adult population). Managers use this information to set hunting seasons and bag limits.

HOW DO I GET HIP-CERTIFIED? Get your HIP certification online or at LDWF Headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge. No course or test is required; simply answer a few short registration questions.

HIP certification is no longer available at retail license vendors because of poor compliance with asking registration questions and thus providing invalid information on migratory bird species hunted and relative success needed for selecting hunters for harvest surveys. As part of a multi-state pilot study coordinated by the Wildlife Management Institute to address invalid registration data, LDWF has limited HIP certification to online or in-person at LDWF headquarters in Baton Rouge.

HOW MUCH DOES HIP CERTIFICATION COST? HIP certification is free.

WHAT IF I HAVE A LIFETIME LICENSE? You still must get HIP-certified every year. You can get your HIP certification online or at LDWF Headquarters at 2000 Quail Drive in Baton Rouge.

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T S A L T I G N I K A M

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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE & FISHERIES (LDWF) is proud to join other U.S. fish and wildlife agencies in the Making It Last campaign—an effort to highlight the critical work we do to conserve our natural resources and ensure they’re here for generations to come.

With nicknames like the Pelican State, the Bayou State, and the Sportsman’s Paradise, it’s hard to imagine Louisiana without picturing our epic landscapes and waterways and the incredible diversity of species that inhabit them.

Frankly, there’s no better place to get outside and celebrate nature than Louisiana, whether you’re cruising a cypress swamp in your canoe, heading out for a hike, fishing or hunting for

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your supper, or simply watching wildlife in your own backyard. Louisianans are outdoor enthusiasts—our natural resources are integral to our way of life.

At LDWF, we’re outdoor enthusiasts, too, and we know how important the environment is to Louisiana’s culture. It’s our job to not only take care of Louisiana’s fish and wildlife and their habitats but also provide the public with opportunities to use and enjoy these resources. We take great pride in this work. Many of us were drawn to this field by our love for the outdoors.

We have a team of talented people—fish and wildlife biologists, ecologists, land managers, educators, and enforcement agents, to name a few—who are passionate about conserving

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Preserving Louisiana’s wild places, wildlife, and way of life each and every species and place that make Louisiana so special and rich with outdoor traditions.

There’s so much more to the work that we do than meets the eye—from improving the habitat and chance of survival for a rare woodpecker and tortoise species that call Louisiana home to managing and restoring hundreds of thousands of acres of land and waterways to ensure Louisiana remains a paradise for all.

Explore this gallery and see some of the ways LDWF is making Louisiana’s natural heritage last. We can bet you’ll discover something new about what we do or to appreciate about Louisiana’s great outdoors.

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With hunting season just around the corner, the woods are full of anxious hunters, watching and waiting for the perfect opportunity to take a shot at their prey. While hunting season is an exciting time for the outdoor enthusiast, it’s imperative that safety be priority number 1. When it comes to safety, the old adage is true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

TIP 1: Always keep the barrel of your firearm pointed in

a safe direction.

TIP 2: Firearms should be unloaded when not in use.

TIP 3: Don’t rely on your gun’s safety. Treat all firearms as if they’re loaded and ready to fire.

TIP 4: Be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.

TIP 5: Use proper ammunition.

TIP 6: If your gun fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, handle with care.

TIP 7: Always wear eye and ear protection when shooting.

TIP 8: Be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions before shooting.

TIP 9: Don’t alter or modify your gun, and have it serviced regularly.

TIP 10: Learn the mechanical and handling characteristics of the firearm you are using.

TIP 11: Treat a misfire as though the gun could fire at any moment.

TIP 12: Make sure the gun is unloaded before attempting to clean it.

TIP 13: Do not use alcohol or drugs while handling a firearm.

TIP 14: Never smoke in the proximity of a muzzleloader.

TIP 15: Keep your finger out of the trigger guard and off the trigger until ready to shoot.

TIP 16: Never cross a fence, climb a tree or stand or jump a ditch with a loaded gun.

TIP 17: Never hoist a loaded firearm into a stand.

TIP 18: Never load a firearm until you are ready to use it.

TIP 19: Always unload firearms before riding in any ve-

MANDATORY BOATER EDUCATION We encourage every boater to take a boater education course. However, if you were born after January 1, 1984, you must successfully complete an LDWF-approved boater education course to operate a motorboat over 10 horsepower, unless you are accompanied by someone over age 18 who has a successfully completed an LDWF-approved boater education course, if required.

If you are a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, you are not required to take this course to operate a motorboat or personal watercraft.

In addition, if you were born after January 1, 1984, you must successfully complete an approved boater education course to operate a personal watercraft. You must also be age 16 or

Youth younger than age 10 may take a boater education course but are not eligible to be certified. They must retake the course to be certified when they reach 10 years of age or older.

older to operate a personal watercraft.

Individuals must carry their certification of course completion while on the motorboat or personal watercraft.

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October 2020 hicle, including ATVs. TIP 20: Watch your muzzle so the other hunter doesn’t have to.

TIP 21: Wear hunter orange so you can be seen. If you take a dog with you, make sure it also wears bright colors.

TIP 22: Keep guns and ammunition separately and in locked storage.

TIP 23: Don’t shoot unless absolutely sure of your target and what is beyond it.

TIP 24: Know the range of your firearm. Remember, even a .22 rim fire can travel over 1-1/2 miles.

TIP 25: Tell someone where you’re going and when you plan to return. If you move from one area to another advise someone.

TIP 26: Dress for the weather.

TIP 27: Take a GPS or compass to prevent getting lost.

TIP 28: Carry a flashlight while walking through the hunting area before or after daylight.

TIP 29: Be familiar with the area you want to hunt.

TIP 30: Carry a first aid kit.

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