Oyster Farmers, Gray Squirrels & Finches (1991)
La. Conservationist TV Magazine
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Date Issued: 1991-01-17
Duration: 00:26:06
Subjects: Louisiana. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries | Nature | Wildlife conservation | SEAFOOD INDUSTRY | Oyster fisheries | Oyster farmers | Gray squirrel | BIRDS | Finches
Contributors:
- Byrd, Wade Host
- Labranche, Guy Producer
- Bauer, Karel Reporter
- Tesvich, John Interviewee
- Olinde, Mike Reporter
- Harris, Sara Ann Reporter
- Barney, Gordon Interviewee
- LaCaze, Keith Reporter
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Conservationist TV Magazine” from January 17, 1991, features: Karel Bauer’s report on a day in the life of Louisiana oysterman John Tesvich; a “Wild Ways” segment with Mike Olinde on the gray squirrel; Sara Ann Harris’ visit with bird breeder Gordon Barney and his collection of finches; and a “Law Lines” segment with Lieutenant Keith LaCaze on the work of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' dive team. Host: Wade Byrd