The boat launch at the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) reservoir in Morehouse Parish was recently named in memory of William Kinnison “Kinny” Haddox. A sign commemorating Mr. Haddox, who passed away in 2024, has been placed adjacent to the launch in accordance with Act 119 of the 2025 Legislative Session.

Mr. Haddox was passionate about Bussey Brake, long before it became property of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). He launched his boat at this ramp countless times and spent many hours fishing at Bussey Brake while he was employed as communications director at International Paper Company in Bastrop, who previously owned and operated the reservoir. Shortly after International Paper closed its operations in 2010, Mr. Haddox began efforts that led to the donation of the property to LDWF to ensure that it remained available to the sportsmen of Louisiana. Mr. Haddox was a renowned outdoor writer, and served as Past-President of the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association. He was also outdoor editor for the Monroe News Star newspaper, and most recently, the editor of Louisiana Sportsman magazine. Mr. Haddox will always be remembered for his passionate promotion of the outdoors of northeast Louisiana and his special fondness of Bussey Brake.

About Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation’s 2025 Conservation Raffle:

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF), in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), is hosting its inaugural raffle. Supporting ongoing LDWF conservation efforts, the raffle offers outdoor enthusiasts and conservation supporters of Louisiana the chance to win a brand-new Chevy Silverado from your Super Chevy Dealers, valued at $60,000.

Proceeds directly benefit programs led by LDWF, including habitat restoration, wildlife and fisheries research, public access enhancements, and education initiatives.

To purchase your ticket, visit: https://www.lawff.org/la-conservation-raffle.

Open to legal residents of the U.S. who are 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited. Contest ends 1/8/26. Click here to view the official rules page.