A group of University students is working to form a studentorganization dedicated to its favorite activity — spearfishing.
The effort is spearheaded by marine biology junior Jamie Halk. Theclub would be a way to come together with others interested inspearfishing, a relatively rare hobby, Halk said.
Spearfishing is a combination of scuba diving and fishing in which onedives underwater and shoots at fish with a high-powered spear gun.Halk acknowledged that the sport can be dangerous, but he said members ofthe new organization would need to be skilled before they went on adive.
“All members will have to be scuba certified … and part of therequirements to be a member will be going out with some experienceddivers,” Halk said. “But it’s really rare to have something go wrong,especially when you’re trained.”
Halk said the club is nearing becoming official.
“I have the constitution finished,” Halk said. “I’ve got memberinformation forms and applications to send to LSU Student Life and tothe Louisiana Council of Underwater Dive Clubs.”
The new organization will hold its first meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 22at Underwater Adventures in Baton Rouge.
 
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