Hunter Awareness Day winners announced

The Acadiana Sportsmen’s League hosted the 31st Annual Hunter Awareness Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the police firing range in Crowley.
The day-long, free event was held for children, 15 years and younger, who competed in the annual BB gun shooting contest. Contest winners were:
9 and under: 1st place Brenden Lavergne, 2nd place Caden Trumps, 3rd plce Lance Beasley.
10-12 years: 1st place Ryan Trahan, 2nd place Drake Guidry, 3rd place Christian Breaux.
13-15 years, 1st place Jason Freeman, 2nd place Ashlynn Thibodeaux, 3rd place Kelsey Lagasca.
The Bayou State Bow Hunters Association taught archery skills with 3-D targets. A free skeet show was held for all adults to shoot along with their children.
Other events included learning about the D.A.R.E “Just Say No” program and the opportunity to visit with Acadian Ambulance and view the inside of an ambulance.
Safe hunting skills, safe shooting skills and respect for wildlife and the environment were also emphasized.
League instructors and LWF were on hand to answer any questions about hunting and fishing in Louisiana.
Ducks Unlimited members was also in attendance with door prizes and Green Wing memberships.
Free food and drinks with hundreds of dollars in prizes and shirts were also awarded.
For more ASL information, contact Ken Bordelon at 230-1712 or Raymond Lormand 581-8017.