Louisiana Sportsman

August 22, 2026

Randy Levingston’s 8-point buck taken with a bow on public land in South Louisiana was greatly admired in that area. Would it still have been considered a trophy in other parts of the state?

What is a trophy deer to you?

December 29, 2024 Ricky Aucoin

Every deer harvested represents an effort made by the hunter, time spent with loved ones, time out in nature and so on.[…]

Baylor Allen’s 50-yard shot found its mark.

Anatomy of a deer hunt

December 22, 2024 Ricky Aucoin

The author witnessed a very unusual hunt during the 2023-24 season when he went bow hunting on the Atchafalaya Delta WMA.[…]

A scenic view of Lake Pontchartrain from Fontainebleau State Park.

Politics played a role in naming two of Louisiana’s largest lakes

December 19, 2024 Terry L. Jones

In his initial exploration of the river, Sieur d’Iberville ascended the Mississippi to near the mouth of the Red River.[…]

NSU teammates Drake Wadsworth and Stone Smith hold bass after a collegiate tournament in October.

NSU bass anglers are tournament-tested

December 13, 2024 Don Shoopman

Stone Smith and Drake Wadsworth of the Northwestern State University Fishing Team qualified for three national collegiate tournaments.[…]

The author (right) and his dad, Raymond Aucoin, with an 8-point buck.

Become a mentor to help out new hunters

November 26, 2024 Ricky Aucoin

Ricky Aucoin thanks his dad for taking the time and effort to introduce him to hunting. He now passes the torch to his grandson, Baylor.[…]

George (left) and James Stampley with a basketful of white bass they caught in Bayou San Miguel. (Photo by Terry L. Jones)

Toledo Bend’s Spanish heritage

November 23, 2024 Terry L. Jones

Whether you are fishing, camping or boating on North Toledo Bend, take some time to check out two important Louisiana state historic sites.[…]

Kevin Speyrer, left, and Derrick Fontenot, right, pose with Port Barre High School’s Braxton Speyrer, second from left, and Bennett Fontenot in June at a weigh-in during the High School Fishing World Finals at Lake Hartwell in South Carolina.

Port Barre teens take on the world

November 21, 2024 Don Shoopman

Bennett Fontenot and Braxton Speyrer finished a mere 2 ounces shy of winning the 15th annual TBF High School Fishing World Finals.[…]

We quietly left, and allowed the beaver to think it had won the game of peekaboo.

The peekaboo beaver

October 25, 2024 Brian Cope

You never know what you’ll see when fishing, so keep your eyes open for peekaboo creatures.[…]

Preserve that trophy for the taxidermist

October 20, 2024 Christopher Harp

Putting so much time and effort into the hunt makes it especially important to take prepare the animal for the taxidermist.[…]

Bayou Segnette State Park provides plenty of recreational opportunities for those who are exploring the waterways around New Orleans. (Photo courtesy Louisiana State Parks)

The historic waterways around New Orleans

October 15, 2024 Terry L. Jones

Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego is a convenient place to stay when exploring the New Orleans waterways.[…]

Michael Constance, foreground, a junior at Tioga High School, takes aim while practicing with his brother, Hayden.

Tioga teen has established himself as one of the top high school archers in the state

October 8, 2024 Don Shoopman

Michael Constance, a junior on the Tioga High School archery team, underwent open-heart surgery and returned an ever better archer.[…]

In addition to being a great fishing lake, Sibley Lake serves as the water supply for Natchitoches. (Picture by Terry L. Jones)

The lakes of Natchitoches

September 21, 2024 Terry L. Jones

Natchitoches is surrounded by some of the finest fishing spots in the state. Cane River, Sibley Lake and Red River are all close by.[…]

Kade Hillestad, left, and John Kyle Pearce grip the lips of hawgs they caught in January 2024 to finish in the Top 5 at their first MLF college tournament at the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Florida.

ULM Fishing Team members Hillestad and Pearce have banner year

September 9, 2024 Don Shoopman

Kade Hillestad and John Kyle Pearce, ULM Fishing Team members, qualified for three national championship tournaments as a team.[…]

Make sure your ATV is ready for hunting season

September 3, 2024 Justin Adkins

Being left stranded by your ATV can make for a long day. The situation can be avoided by performing some general pre-season maintenance.[…]

The author and his grandson clear out a trail on their first scouting trip of the season. (Picture by Ricky Aucoin)

Pre-season scouting for deer

August 23, 2024 Ricky Aucoin

Ricky Aucoin shares how he puts in the work and effort necessary to fully prepare for the upcoming deer hunting season.[…]

The Calcasieu River’s name comes from an Atakapas phrase meaning “Crying Eagle.” (Photo by Terry L. Jones)

The rivers of southwestern Louisiana

August 22, 2024 Terry L. Jones

The Mermentau and Calcasieu rivers both hold fresh and saltwater species and both have interesting name origins.[…]