Beagles — and hunters — can have plenty of fun chasing rabbits

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Carlos Beck Jr. with his bass

January 17, 2025

Carlos Beck Jr. caught this bass out of a pond in Port Hudson using a 4-inch Hogwash watermelon red creature bait with the tails dipped in garlic.

Samantha David’s first duck/goose hunt

January 17, 2025

Samantha David, 10, on her first duck/goose hunt in Kaplan. She and her dad killed 1 snow, 1 blue and 1 teal.

DEER OF THE YEAR

Avoyelles Parish hunter is in the right place at the right time to down big buck

January 20, 2025

Lucas Deshautelle of Moreauville got a great buck on private land in Avoyelles Parish on Jan. 5. It scored 163 1/8.

HUNTING

Prayer leads Adams to trophy buck

January 9, 2025

Brad Adams of Monterey was hunting on Dec. 28 in Concordia Parish when he shot a 160-class buck. He was able to recover it two days later.

FRESHWATER FISHING

LDWF Fishing Course Series announces rainbow trout fishing dates for 2025

December 26, 2024

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries annual Get Out & Fish! Rainbow Trout stockings are quickly approaching.

FIELD NOTES

High school archer has natural born talent

January 16, 2025

Brilee Dobbins of the Haughton High School Archery Team is making her mark in the sport with countless hours of practice.

INSHORE FISHING

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF agents successfully rescue two duck hunters from Henderson Lake during snow storm

January 21, 2025

LDWF enforcement agents successfully rescued two stranded hunters this morning, Jan. 21, in St. Martin Parish during the winter snow storm.

RECIPES

Japanese-inspired Wild Duck Tartare

January 11, 2025

For those who cherish both the hunt and cooking, this Japanese-inspired wild duck tartare is the perfect way to elevate your harvest.

NEW PRODUCTS

Joolca GottaGo Camp Toilet

January 5, 2025

When you’ve got to go, you’ll do it in style with the Joolca GottaGo. This airtight, leakproof camping toilet keeps foul smells at bay.