Field Notes
High school archer has natural born talent
Brilee Dobbins of the Haughton High School Archery Team is making her mark in the sport with countless hours of practice.[…]
Month: January 2025
News Breaker
Agents cite Jonesville man for violating CWD regulations in Catahoula Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Jonesville man for allegedly violating chronic wasting disease (CWD) regulations in Catahoula Parish.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF Enforcement Division names new Lieutenant Colonel
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division has promoted Clay Marques to the position of Lieutenant Colonel.[…]
Deer of the Year
Patience pays off with trophy Claiborne Parish buck
On Jan. 3, Matthew Waggoner shot an impressive Claiborne Parish 10-point after 27 days of hunting for the buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Bowhunter tags 160- and 170-plus trophies two weeks apart
Don Riviere was hunting on his property in Avoyelles Parish when he bagged two giant bucks with his bow in October. […]
Fishing
H20X Ethos Camo Tackle Pack
Keep your tackle handy and secure with the H20X Ethos Camo Tackle Pack.[…]
Field Reports
Millions of fish in the marsh
Marsh Man Masson and Gage Ulmer set out to hook the biggest fish they could find in the marsh, with a competition to boot.[…]
Columns
Japanese-inspired Wild Duck Tartare
For those who cherish both the hunt and cooking, this Japanese-inspired wild duck tartare is the perfect way to elevate your harvest.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI for hunting regs, hunting seasons and WMA rules for 2025-26
The LWFC adopted NOIs for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 hunting seasons, 2025-26 general and WMA hunting seasons and more.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite two men for migratory game bird violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged migratory game bird violations in Plaquemines Parish on Dec. 29.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC elects Chairman and Vice Chairman
At the January meeting of the LWFC, Commissioner Kevin Sagrera was elected Chairman, and Commissioner Andy Brister was elected Vice Chairman. […]
News Breaker
LWFC acknowledges five LDWF employees of the year
Five LDWF employees were recognized for their commitment to managing, protecting, and conserving Louisiana’s abundant natural resources.[…]
News Breaker
Deron Santiny, Fisher Brown, Perry Pitre Jr. honored with Louisiana black bear hunting awards
Three Louisiana black bear hunters who harvested animals during the recently concluded special bear season were honored with awards.[…]
Field Reports
Targeting trophy trout at the Hwy. 11 bridge
Chas Champagne goes over how to focus on areas that have the chance to produce trophy trout while using bigger baits from Matrix Shad.[…]
News Breaker
Woodworth, Bodcau shooting ranges to be closed Jan. 10 due to potential winter storm
The Woodworth and Bodcau shooting ranges will be closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to the potential threat from a winter storm.[…]
Columns
An overview of the past year in the Louisiana outdoors
It’s the perfect time to look back on 2024 and the impacts the last 12 months have had on fishing and hunting in our Sportsman’s Paradise.[…]