Columns
Habitat work — Is it worth it?
The first shots of the 2013 season were fired on Sept. 7 when the dove season opened, but my efforts to make some dove sites for us to hunt proved fruitless.[…]
Year: 2013
Deer of the Year
80-acre tract in Sabine Parish yields 12-pointer
Zwolle’s Keith Brown leases a small 80-acre tract in Sabine Parish in a hardwood bottom surrounded by a 1,700-acre pine plantation. While deer utilize the pines for seclusion, they venture into the hardwoods late in the day to feed. […]
Deer of the Year
Youngsville hunter’s first-ever deer is a big 191-pound 9-pointer
This year, 31-year-old Joseph Bourque decided to get a little more serious about his deer hunting.[…]
Hunting
ATV/ROV safety is key as hunting seasons ramp up across the state
With both duck and deer seasons in full swing now, many hunters, along with their children and grandchildren, will be taking four-wheelers and recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) to deer stands, camps and duck blinds across the state.[…]
News Breaker
Herbicide applied on Sherburne WMA to improve waterfowl habitat and hunter access
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently treated more than 700 acres of undesirable wetland vegetation on Sherburne Wildlife Management Area that will improve waterfowl habitat and hunter access, according to a press release.[…]
News Breaker
Many coastal zone duck hunters enjoy solid opening weekend
Despite a low duck count in last week’s annual aerial waterfowl survey, hunters across Louisiana’s coastal zone enjoyed a pretty solid opening weekend.[…]
Columns
Pumpkin time
Holidays have always been feastivals for the Cormier clan. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas, my family and my sister’s family would gather at our parent’s home to enjoy a vast array of culinary delights.[…]
Events & Announcements
Lafayette’s Tony Bernard wins 2014 Louisiana Duck Stamp competition
Lafayette’s Tony Bernard captured first place in the 2014 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp competition, a contest that determines the image to be used on what is commonly referred to as the Louisiana Duck Stamp.[…]
General
Serigne brothers convicted of aggravated rape of juveniles
Two brothers whose family owns Serigne’s Marina in Delacroix were convicted yesterday of aggravated rape, NOLA.com reported.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunter shoots 215-pound nine-point buck minutes after missing doe in Sabine Parish
Missing a nice doe from 75 yards last week turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Shane Migues.[…]
Sportsman TV Episodes
Tony’s Chenier Duck Hunt
We got to live the true Louisiana duck camp experience in this episode of Sportsman TV[…]
Hunting
PSE Bows – String Material
Join Blake Shelby (Marketing Director for PSE) as he discusses the PSE Bows and the importance of the string maintenance.[…]
Hunting
PSE Bows – Design and brace height
Join Blake Shelby (Marketing Director for PSE) as he discusses the PSE Bow designs.[…]
News Breaker
November 2013 aerial waterfowl survey is second-lowest on record
Larry Reynolds’ concerns in a story last week about fewer numbers of ducks in the state were confirmed this week after he conducted an aerial survey over Louisiana’s coastal zone. […]
Deer of the Year
12-year-old takes down big 11-pointer with crossbow
Twelve-year-old Zach Jones has only taken four shots with his Parker Thunderhawk crossbow. […]
Events & Announcements
Land Trust for Louisiana to host public meeting on Baton Rouge conservation efforts
The Land Trust for Louisiana, a nonprofit organization that works with community partners to create a healthy and sustainable natural environment, will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. in Room 212 of the LSU AgCenter.[…]