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The rut is where it’s at
The combination of January’s cold weather and lack of native forages will have the deer active and eating in the green patches and at feeders. […]
Articles by Dave Moreland
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Tagging should allow reg changes as needed
David Moreland believes if we are going to stay ahead of the game, some of Louisiana’s archaic deer laws need to be changed. […]
Deer Hunting
Shoot or don’t shoot, 2019 edition
Deer hunting is not just about killing deer; the hunter makes a management decision every time the trigger is pulled. Here’s how to make that decision. […]
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Hunt the cold fronts, boys
It is a well-known fact among Bayou State deer hunters that when a cold front sweeps across the state, it’s time to be in a deer stand. […]
Deer Hunting
Breaking down Louisiana’s big buck areas
Here’s a parish-by-parish look at state-record book bucks that shows a hunter needs to hunt north of US 190 if he wants to see his name in print. […]
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The art of reading sign
Reading sign is as old as hunting. Sign is simply the evidence that game animals and birds leave on the landscape that shows they’ve been around. […]
Deer Hunting
After the flood: The bayou state’s deer herd
While deer can tolerate high water, animals can become stressed over time. When flooding is severe like it was this past season, it pays to be cautious. […]
Deer Hunting
New deer urine regs clarified
The 2019-20 Natural deer urine regulations says it’s legal to use products from manufacturers involved with the ATA program. […]
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Louisiana Rut Report 2019
When bucks start chasing does, the hair goes with the hide, and good hunters know this is the time to connect with a buck. […]
Deer Hunting
Will acorns flourish in 2019?
Hunters and landowners who have a good hardwood component can save money and rely on the acorns for their deer-hunting success. […]
Deer Hunting
Area 5 deer season may see changes
Jonathan Bordelon, Deer Program Manager for LDWF, spoke at a recent QDMA meeting about the upcoming 2019-20 deer season, its changes and the season outlook. […]
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Where to find Louisiana’s big bucks
White-tailed deer can be found throughout Louisiana, from northern Caddo Parish southward to the mouth of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish. […]
Deer Hunting
What happens to the wildlife when the Morganza floods?
With the Corps of Engineers considering opening the Morganza Floodway, we take a look at how the opening will affect deer, turkeys, small game and bears. […]
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The late season is here: It’s time to make a memory
January marks the end of the 2018-1919 deer season, and in Areas 1 and 6 the rut is at its peak. It is the time for real wall-hangers to be chasing does, and the best time for a hunter to connect with one. […]
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Shoot – Don’t shoot: Decision time is now for deer hunters
Deer season is in full swing, and it’s time to decide whether to drop the hammer. […]
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Don’t ‘kick’ the bucket
A good 5-gallon bucket has multiple uses as hunting season cranks up this fall. […]