Hunting, Raccoons & Gopher Tortoises (1989)
La. Conservationist TV Magazine
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Date Issued: 1989-11-02
Duration: 00:27:32
Subjects: Louisiana. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries | Wildlife conservation | Nature | HUNTING | Raccoon | Gopher Tortoise | Endangered Species
Contributors:
- Byrd, Wade Host
- Labranche, Guy Producer
- Cockerham, Maurice Reporter
- Love, Bob Interviewee
- Caubarreaux, Lee Interviewee
- Penley, Bob Interviewee
- Olinde, Mike Reporter
- Dennie, Bob Reporter
- Bivin, Sheldon Interviewee
- Harris, Sara Ann Reporter
- Martin, Richard Interviewee
- Lester, Gary Interviewee
- LaCaze, Keith Reporter
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Conservationist TV Magazine” from November 2, 1989, features: Maurice Cockerham’s report on the upcoming muzzleloading hunting season; a “Wild Ways” segment with Mike Olinde on the Northern Raccoon; an “Outdoor Tips” segment with Bob Dennie on sunscreen; an interview with Dr. Sheldon Bivin on the work of the LSU Raptor and Wildlife Rehabilitation Unit; Sara Ann Harris’ report on the efforts of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to reestablish a colony of the endangered gopher tortoises at the Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area; and a “Law Lines” segment with Lieutenant Keith LaCaze on the hunter’s orange requirement. Host: Wade Byrd