By james art 
Monday
Meeting with fishing on red sticks: 19:00, Regional Branch Library, Bluebonnet 9200 Blvd., Baton Rouge. Open to the public. Email Brian Roberts: Roberts.brian84@gmail.com Website: RSFF.org
Wednesday
La. Meeting of the Finfish Working Group: 10 am, State Headquarters of Wildlife and Fisheries, 2000 Drive, Baton Ruzh.
Bugs & Beers: 6:30 pm, Sketa Hawk Brewing, 455 N. Dorgenois Street, New Orleans. Binding a fly. Open to the public. Send an email to AJ Rosenbohm: ajrosenbohm@gmail.com. Website: NEWORLEANSFLIFISSHERS.com
Thursday-Saturday
Bassmaster Open/Division 2: Sam Reburn, Jasper, Texas. Website: bassmaster.com
MLF Toyota Bass Series/Southern Division: Lake Okeechobee, Clewiston, Florida. Website: Majorleaguefishing.com
Thursday-Sunday
MLF Bass Pro Tour: Harris chain of lakes, Licburg, Florida. Website: Majorleaguefishing.com
Continues
Removal of crab abandonment trap: until February 14, Pontchartrain Pool (West of Causeway) and Vermilion-Teche Pool (north of Marsh); In February 21, the Barataria Pool (south of Lafit). Also: February 15-28, Terebon Pool (between Dulak and Cocodes) and February 17-26, North half of Calcasi Lake.
Hunting seasons
Deer seasons allow or sex, except when there is a dollar season only.
Elen/bow shooting: In February 17, the state zones of deer 5, 6 and 9. Closed in the state zones of deer 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 10.
SNipe: On February 28, across the country.
Popped/rabbits/squirrels: until March 2, private lands and selected wildlife management areas.
Goose/Conservation Order: Eastern and West Zones until March 2. Limited only to making blue, snow and geese of Ross. Without daily or restrictions on possession. Hunters allowed to use electronic conversations and rifles capable of holding more than three shells.
Around the corner
February. 18 – Lafayette Kayak Fishing Club: 18:00, Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette. Website: Lafayettekayakfishing.com
February. 19 – Flies & Flights: 19:00, Rally Cap Brewing, 11212 Pennywood Ave., Baton Rouge. Binding a fly. Open to the public. Reserve tools, newcomers. December 17th. Send an email to Chris Williams: thefatfingeredflytyer@gmail.com
February. 19-20-Advocate for Recreation Council: Council Service, 4107 West Spruce Str., Suite 200, TAMPA, Florida. Via webinar. Also: Public commentary through a virtual public entry session, 5:00 pm, March 6th. Website: Gulfcoucil.org/recreational-initiative/
February. 20 – Acadiana Fly Rodders program: 18:00, Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook, Lafayette. Open to the public. Email Darin Lee: cbrasandcdc@gmail.com. Website: Acadianaflyroders.org.
February. 20-23 Basmaster series: St. Jones River, Tent, Florida. Website: bassmaster.com
February. 21-22-LA. Bass Nation qualifier: Toledo Bend. Call Kevin Gubert (504) 628-5191 or Ryan Laviny (225) 921-9332.
February. 21-23-MLF Bass Invitational: Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee, Florida. $ 80,000 first. Website: Majorleaguefishing.com
February. 22 – LA. High School/Junior Qualifier/Eastern Division: North Pass, Manchac. Call Tommy Abbot (504) 722-6638. Website: louisianahighschoolbassnation.com
February. 22 years free. Pre -registration is required. Manual casting, adhesion adjustment and choice of flies. Event by Kisatchie Fly Fishers. Website: Kisatchiefly.org.
February. 23 – Match of the Louisiana Higher Power Club: 8:30 am, the drill of the sheriff of the parish of the Ascension, St. Landry Road, Gonzalez. NRA match rifle or service rifle, 200 yard matches/50-round matches and a prone match. Fee $ 15 members, $ 20, which are not members, $ 5 adolescents. $ 25 -year club (first match) and membership in the civil evaluation assessment program (allows purchases from CMP). Call (337) 380-8120. Email Mike Burke: southlahighpower@hotmail.com
Fishing/wheezing
Shrimp: The coast season is closed, except in the bangs/chandelur sounds and all the outer waters open.
Closed seasons: Greater Amberjack, Red Snapper; GAG, Goliath & Nassau Groupers in state/federal waters.
Open seasons for relaxation: Flounder; Lane, Blackfin, Queen and Silk Snappers & Wenchmen among other types of Snapper; All groups except closed to Goliath & Nassau Groupers in state/federal waters.
LDWF updates
Closed: Camp Bayou Road, Dewey Wills WMA to large vehicles, but ATVS/UTVS allow. Hope Canal Road/Loat Launch (Maurepas Swamp WMA, Levee Construction).
Email: jmacaluso@theadvocate.com