Deer of the Year
Hunter shoots 165-class buck from front porch in Lincoln Parish
Nov. 30 was already a very special day for Johnny Jiles: his son, John Michael, would be marrying his beloved Natalie that very afternoon.[…]
Year: 2013
Deer of the Year
Hunter downs Tensas Parish ‘Elk Buck’ with massive 28-inch inside spread
An old, wily buck roaming the Tensas Parish woods for the past several years had garnered a reputation both for his elusiveness and his eye-popping set of antlers, which earned him the nickname of Elk Buck. […]
Deer of the Year
Hunter takes down 25-point Bossier Parish monster
A couple of weeks ago, you might remember the story of Hunter Black downing an impressive 14-pointer in Bossier Parish that measured 170 inches.[…]
Events & Announcements
‘Naturally N’Awlins’ Frank Davis dies at 71
Frank Davis, who appeared on WWL-TV in New Orleans for more than 30 years, died on Monday at the age of 71, according to media reports.[…]
Deer Hunting
Four men cited for deer hunting violations in Bienville Parish
Four men were cited for various deer hunting violations on Nov. 30 in Bienville Parish after authorities received a night hunting complaint in the area of the Liberty Hill Hunting Club, according to a press release.
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Columns
The best of 2013
As each year comes to an end, we are bombarded with lists of everything imaginable. For example, “Top 10 Movies,” “Top 50 Celebrities,” “Best Dressed,” “Worst Dressed,” “Best Cross-Dressed.”[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Those things pro bass fishermen say
Tournament bass anglers speak their own, unique dialect. From talking about missed fish to bemoaning lockjaw, it’s sometimes funny to hear them. Especially when those sayings are replayed in isolation.[…]
Deer of the Year
Natchitoches hunter shoots awesome 18-point non-typical buck
On Sunday, Dec. 1, Sidney Evans finally ended his 13-year buck drought in style with a great non-typical 18-point in Natchitoches Parish.[…]
Hunting
Hammond man dies in Tangipahoa Parish hunting accident, LDWF says
A 33-year-old Hammond man died Friday afternoon as he and his hunting partner attempted to cross a wire fence in Loranger, according to a press release.[…]
Events & Announcements
2014 Bass Championship Open scheduled
Last March, St. Martinsville’s Andre F. Cazelot and Brooke Morrison of Youngsville walked away with a cool $14,000 after rising to the top of the two-day Yamaha-Skeeter Louisiana Sportsman Bass Championship Open.[…]
Events & Announcements
2014 Archery in Louisiana Schools state tournament set for March 1
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Archery in Louisiana Schools program will begin registering students on Dec. 15 for the 2014 ALAS state tournament slated for March 1 in Alexandria.[…]
Deer of the Year
Father and son have November to remember with big bucks in Sabine Parish
November was a bang-up month for big bucks for the Rogers family in Florien.[…]
Fishing
Springfield man dies Thursday in Livingston Parish boating accident
A 68-year-old Springfield man died Thursday on the Blood River after apparently losing control of his boat and striking a tree, according to a press release.[…]
Events & Announcements
LPB chronicles the comeback of the Louisiana black bear
Louisiana Public Broadcasting producers and photographers spent a year following biologists on the forefront of the Louisiana black bear recovery effort to create the latest episode of Alive! In America’s Delta.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Get to know your GPS unit
We are experiencing a revolution in navigation that began with the advent of the Global Positioning System communally referred to simply as GPS. This technology stands with the invention of the compass and the sextant in importance to the navigator.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LDWF reopens commercial and recreational fishing in portion of coastal waters adjacent to Elmer’s Island
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reopened a portion of coastal waters adjacent to Elmer’s Island in Jefferson Parish on Dec. 5 for commercial and recreational fishing, according to a press release.[…]