Thanks to a new state law, you can now carry a gun while frog hunting at night. Normally, frog hunters do not use guns when capturing frogs; they use gigs, nets or their bare hands. Still, the law’s author, Gonzales Republican Senator Eddie Lambert, says especially since the activity is normally done under the cover of darkness, having a gun comes in handy as a source of personal protection.
Another new state law provides an 80-percent discount on a combo hunting and fishing license for honorably discharged military veterans. It was crafted with the help of the military advocacy group The Boot. Andrew Ward with The Boot says what Louisiana did was truly innovative.
Cut 6 (08) “…honorably discharged veteran.”
The Saints had their last practice in Metairie before flying out to California tomorrow ahead of Sunday’s preseason opener against the Chargers. Spencer Rattler became the first quarterback to get starting reps in back-to-back practices today but split first-team action with Tyler Shough. Locked On Saints podcast host Ross Jackson says the second-year QB has separated himself.
The application deadline for the Louisiana State Police’s 108th cadet class is less than two weeks away. Captain Johnnie Brown says applicants must apply by August 18th, be 21 or older at the time of application and meet one of four qualification criteria.