Natchitoches, Louisiana - The Red River Waterway Commission has reopened the majority of the public boat ramps along the Red River now that water levels have started to recede.
TOURING SPRING BAYOU
Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet (center, in jacket) took a brief tour of Spring Bayou Recreation Area ON OCT. 29. During his visit, Montoucet discussed several issues related to the future development and improvement of outdoor recreation in Avoyelles Parish. Those meeting with Montoucet included (from left) Spring Bayou Restoration Team President Mike Ducote, Police Juror Kirby Roy, hunter safety instruction volunteer Ronald Coco, LDWF staff member Peter Oliver, state Rep. Robert Johnson, Montoucet, Police Jury President Charles Jones, Police Juror Mark Borrel and Lake Commission members Rayford Laborde and Roland Dugas. {Photo courtesy of Charles Jones}
Efforts to improve Spring Bayou can be compared to the ducks that can be found in the complex -- serene on the surface and a flurry of activity below the surface that cannot be seen.
The Avoyelles Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold its annual banquet on Nov. 8 at the Paragon Casino Resort Mari Center.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m.
After several months of “will they/won’t they” and discussion on the eventual purpose of the board, the Avoyelles Police Jury created a “Lake Commission” to help protect fish and wildlife in Spri
Recent reported sightings of a panther near Spring Bayou have been met with a mix of excitement, skepticism and humor.
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