Dignitaries attending the legislative dove hunt included Lt. Gov. Billy Nugesser, Gov. John Bel Edwards, Sen. Francis Thompson and Congressman Ralph Abraham.
Annual legislative dove hunt draws record crowd
The 44th annual Francis Thompson Legislative Dove Hunt drew record crowds this year.
The annual hunt, which is the longest running legislative hunt in the state of Louisiana, began Aug. 31 with a reception in Monroe at Vantage Tower Ballroom.
Approximately 250 friends, family and supporters attended, including Governor John Bel Edwards, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, and Congressman Ralph Abraham along with a host of other state legislators and elected officials from across the state.
Food and beverages were enjoyed courtesy of the Northeast Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, Marsala Beverages, Choice Brands, Glazers Distribution, and Ouachita Coca-Cola.
On Saturday, a crowd of nearly 200 gathered at 4-B Ranch in Madison Parish, owned by Dick and Teri Brown, for a hearty barbeque catered by Podnuh’s BBQ. After door prizes and loading up with snacks for the afternoon provided by Chad Looney of Tom’s in Monroe, the hunters quickly loaded onto the trailers and hit the fields for the hunt.
From all accounts, the hunt was a great success and many are already planning to attend again next year.