Why 23 Veterans a Day Inspires the Tournament
The daily loss of 23 veterans to suicide drives the purpose and spirit of the feral hog tournament in Acadiana.
September 16, 2026 · Read it
News & blog
Veteran news, hog news, and ours
Our own writing plus what the wires, the agencies and the Acadiana stations are running. Updated every morning.
Four generations of family keep this chocolate business sweet
Discover how a four generation chocolate family sustains its legacy while supporting the local community.
September 18, 2026 · Read at WAFB →
DraftKings donates $50,000 to help fuel DAV’s Transportation Network
A $50,000 DraftKings contribution will keep the DAV Transportation Network running, expanding travel support for veterans in need.
September 16, 2026 · Read at DAV →
Hawaii National Guard supports Kauai food drives after Hurricane Lowell damage
Guard members teamed with local groups to deliver food to churches and community centers following storm disruptions.
September 13, 2026 · Read it
Sharing the Harvest: How to Donate Wild Game Properly
A guide for hunters and volunteers on safely and respectfully donating game to those in need.
September 5, 2026 · Read it
How Hero Hunts Reconnects Veterans to the Outdoors
A look at the ways Hero Hunts helps veterans who have stopped going outside find purpose and community in the field.
September 4, 2026 · Read it
Where Your Tournament Entry Fee Goes: The Role of Fredrick Hebert VFW Post 4158
Your entry fee supports a VFW post that funds veteran assistance, community outreach, and hog‑control programs in Acadiana.
September 1, 2026 · Read it
Louisiana legislature commits $1 million to assist in food insecurity among college students
A $1 million state boost to fight college hunger highlights growing support for community food programs like Troops & Tusks.
August 29, 2026 · Read at Louisiana Radio Network →
Louisiana legislature commits $1 million to assist in food insecurity among college students
A new $1 million state investment aims to put meals on the tables of hungry college students across Louisiana.
August 28, 2026 · Read at Louisiana Radio Network →
Why Every Hunting Team Needs a Veteran Partner
Including a veteran on each team strengthens the hunt, supports mental health, and helps control Louisiana’s feral hog problem.
August 28, 2026 · Read it
From the Field to the Freezer: Turning a Harvested Hog into a Meal
A step‑by‑step look at how a hog taken on a volunteer hunt ends up feeding families through local food banks in Acadiana.
August 25, 2026 · Read it
Hunters for the Hungry’s “Clean Out Your Freezer Day” is this Sunday, August 23
Join the freezer clean out drive to help hunters turn excess game into meals for veterans and local food banks.
August 24, 2026 · Read at Louisiana Radio Network →
Clean out your freezer, help local food banks with Hunters for the Hungry on Sunday
Free up freezer space this Sunday and turn it into meals for neighbors in need by joining Hunters for the Hungry.
August 24, 2026 · Read at KLFY News 10 →