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Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from LYRASIS members and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/louisianaconserv561depa sK 3SI The Louisiana Conservationist 2004 Calendar is a tribute to the many programs created and maintained by the Louisiana Department ofWildlife and Fisheries Louisiana Conservationist and, most importantly, supported by outdoor enthusiasts like yourself. ISSN0024-6778 Volume56, No. 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Inpastyears Louisiana has experienced a dramatic increase in once-decliningpop- ulations of the Bald Eagle, Brown Pelican, black bear and American alligator. Cooperative efforts between LDWF and various conservation groups have helped M.]. "Milce"Foster, Governor ]ames H. Jenkinsjr., Secretary increase these populations through programs that protectand enhance theirnatur- James Patton, Undersecretary al habitats. Phil Boivman,Asst. Secretary }olm Roussel,Asst. Secretary/ Advances in Louisiana's marine and inland fisheries programs have helped secure a future for our recreational fishing sports. LDWF and petroleum companies have Wildlife andFisheries Commissioners worked togethertoestablish the LouisianaArtificial ReefProgram. This combined Terry D. Denmon, Cliairman,Monroe effort has resulted in environmentally safe and fertile habitats for our marine fish- Bill BusbiceJr., Lafayette eries. Further inland, the Largemouth Bass Management Plan is a Louisiana suc- LeeFelterman, Patterson cess story increasing this popular species' population to record-high numbers. Thomas E. Kelly, Jeanerette HenryM. Mouton, Lafayette Jerry Stone, M.D., Baton Rouge These and many other programs continue to ensure Louisiana's reputation as the "Sportsman's Paradise." The department recognizes the continued support and DivisionAdministrators participation of conservation-minded individuals and groups that volunteer for Bcnnie Fontenot, Inland Fisheries programs like National Hunting & Fishing Day, Becoming an Outdoors Woman, Karen Foote,MarineFislieries boating safety classes and hunting education courses. Programs such as these are TommyPrickett, Wildlife successful in creating an awareness of Louisiana's natural resources while also Brandt Savoie, Fur/Refuge encouraging more active enjoyment of the great outdoors. Col. Winton Vidrine, Enforcement Asa Louisiana Consewationist subscriber, you understand and appreciatetheimpor- Magazine Staff tance of conserving, protecting and replenishing the state's natural resources. We Marianne Burke, Information Director ^ hope this year's calendar will serve as a reminder of the many outdoor opportuni- Janice CoUi}is, Editor Thomas Gresham, News/Media RelationsMgr. "- ties available in Louisiana. LindaAllen, Circulation Majiager Joel Courtnei/,Audio/VisualManager Louisiana Conservationist magazine staff JeffDeCraff, PublicInformation Officer Jill Wilson, PublicInformation Officer Are you moving? Copn/right 2004 by the Louisiana Departmentof Wildlife and Fisheries. This publication is net responsiblefor unsolicited manuscripts, photographs Paste an old label with your old acidress in the box below. orothermaterials. TheLouisianaConserimtionist(USPS#320-300) A change of address cannot be processed without the old label. ispublished bimonthly/n/ the Louisiana Department ofWildlife and Fisheries, 2000 Quail Drive. Baton Rouge, LA 70808, 225/765-2918. Second-class postagepaidatBatonRouge,LAandadditionalmail- ingoffices. POSTMASTER:sendaddresschanges to Louisiana Conservationist, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA70898. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawfid discrimination in departmentalfederally-assistedpnogranisonthebasis New Address: ofrace, color, national orighi, age or handicap. Any Name person whobelievesheorshehas been discriminated against in anyprogram, activityorfacUity operated Address by a recipient offederal assistance should write to: Director, Office for Equal Opportunity, U.S. City State Zip DepartmentoftheInterior, Washington,D.C.20240. Phone This public document was publislied at an average cost of Send to: $p3u0b,l7i5s0h.edAatpparnoxaivmeartaegleyp2ri6n,t0i0n0gccoosptieosf$o2f5t,t0ii0s0-doTchuemetonttalwceorset ofall printingsofthisdocumentaverages$25,000,Thisdocu- Louisiana Conservationist mentwaspublishedfortheDepartmentofWildlifeandFisheries, 2000 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, by LSU P.O. Box 98000 GraphicServicestoprovideinformationonoutdooropportuni- Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000 ttiheessintaLnoduairsdisanaf,orThpihsntmiantgenbaylswtaatsepargienntcedieisnaesctcaobrldiasnhecdewpiutrh- suanttoR,S,43:31. Printingofthismaterialwaspurchased in accordance with the provisions of Title 43 of the Louisiana RevisedStatutes, 661^/'7: A ^^m