1999-2000 oyster season, public grounds. 1999 fall commercial red snapper season. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and local hunter education instructors are offering the NRA's First Steps shotgun program to women in the New Orleans area. The class provides guns, ammunition, targets, and eye and ear protection for free. The class is scheduled for Aug. 14 at the South Louisiana Gun Club.
Enrollment is limited.
Pre-registration is required. For information, call Jerry DeMaso at 831-1184. Fishing school Herman Solar, dean of local fishing guides, will offer his popular fishing school Saturday at 1445 West Bank Expressway in Westwego. Solar has more than 50 years of experience. Tour Tickfaw Paddlers can explore Tickfaw State Park, in Springfield, by canoe Saturday.