Don Shoopman, Author at The Daily Iberian

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Duck Wake a fitting salute for legacy of Gordie White

Event’s co-founder calls turnout of 160 ‘incredible’ to mark 50th anniversary of Duck Wake Read more

by Don Shoopman, Thursday, February 13, 2025 8:45 am

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Bass tournament season’s kickoff Feb. 15 with 20th La. Bass Cats Open

As season openers go, this one coming up is one of my top three favorites. Read more

by Don Shoopman, Thursday, February 13, 2025 8:30 am

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Amy catches a double-digit bass on a special day at Lake Martin

Second cast of the morning results in 10-pound, 3-ounce hawg on a spinnerbait on his 38th birthday Read more

by Don Shoopman, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 6:45 pm

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Tournament time starts to shine on Feb. 15 with La. Bass Cats Open

OVERTIME OUTDOORS Read more

by Don Shoopman, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 12:15 pm

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What black cloud? Vedrines gets in its shadow but doesn’t quit for big W

Local angler has top individual limit in Lafayette Oilmen’s Bass Fishing Club tournament at Fausse Pointe Read more

by Don Shoopman, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 12:00 pm

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‘I said my prayers. I cried,’ Courville says after special day

Teche Area deer hunter downs a 10-point buck one day after his father’s funeral services Read more

by Don Shoopman, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 11:00 am

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Led by green-wing teal, SW Louisiana duck population surges in January

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by Don Shoopman, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:30 pm

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Annalise’s second straight day in ice and snow results in 8-pointer

Louviere’s daughter shoots at 95 yards to bring down buck, her second and family’s second 8-point of 2024-25 Read more

by Don Shoopman, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 1:15 pm

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Snow event highlights all the beauty in heart of Sportsman’s Spectacular

Historic blizzard, ice brings a winter wonderland like we’ve never seen before in the already beautiful Sportsman’s Paradise Read more

by Don Shoopman, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:30 pm

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All in a night’s work … 1,900 ducks banded at Rockefeller

Owen, Lafayette DU official, among volunteers who join LDWF personnel Jan. 11 Read more

by Don Shoopman, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 12:30 pm

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