Deer of the Year
Avoyelles Parish tract produces big crossbow buck for 9-year-old
Avoyelles Parish tract produces big crossbow buck for Julia Dupuis, a year after her father killed another monster buck.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer of the Year
Madison Parish gives up trophy 13-point buck
On Oct. 17, Sidney Aulds was hunting on private property in Madison Parish when he took down a 13-point trophy buck with his bow.[…]
Deer of the Year
Ruston hunter downs trophy buck after getting wife’s blessing
Lane Cox of Ruston headed to his Tensas Parish hunting club on Oct. 19 and was able to harvest a trophy buck with his crossbow.[…]
Deer of the Year
Bossier Parish bowhunter arrows massive 20-point buck
On Oct. 23, Zach Halbert was able to shoot a 20-point buck with his bow on private land in Bossier Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
Former Southern U football star, now an attorney, arrows East Baton Rouge monster
Robert Chapman Jr. was hunting with his son in East Baton Rouge Parish on Oct. 3 when he got a 13-point buck with his bow.[…]
Deer Hunting
She Hunts: 7 tips for success in the field
Kailey Richard and Taylor McIlwain share lessons that could help other women who want to start hunting or take their skills to the next level.[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana’s definition of a legal buck
I have shot several deer that I thought were does. Upon inspection, each had a tiny nub completely covered by hair.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF reminds deer hunters to know the rules for CWD Management Zones this season
The LDWF wants to remind deer hunters to review the regulations for Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zones before heading to the field.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF corrects deer primitive firearms dates for Maurepas Swamp WMA in 2026-27 hunting regulations
The LDWF has corrected an error in the printed 2026-27 Louisiana Hunting & WMA Regulations pamphlet regarding Maurepas Swamp WMA.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer season underway in Louisiana; Hunters reminded of new deer Area 1 limits
Deer season is underway across Louisiana, and the LDWF reminds hunters to check season dates and limits for the deer area they plan to hunt.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunter downs 140-incher in Catahoula Parish
Capt. Corey Clark with the Pineville Police Department got a trophy buck on private land in Catahoula Parish on Oct. 1.[…]
Deer of the Year
From cull buck to wall hanger in one year
On Oct. 2, Rick Guillot was hunting on his lease in Red River Parish when he used his Mathews bow on a trophy 13-point buck.[…]
Deer Hunting
5 tactics for marsh deer
Marsh deer hunting is some of hardest deer hunting you’ll ever do. If you kill a deer in the marsh, you’ve done something special.[…]
Deer Hunting
2026-27 WMA Deer Forecast
LDWF biologists give their reports for the Wildlife Management Area Deer Hunting Guide. Giving hunters the outlook for the season.[…]
Deer Hunting
Essential bowhunting gear
These hunting items are as compact and lightweight as possible. It is essential when public land hunting to be able to pack up quickly.[…]
Deer of the Year
Marksville hunter strikes gold again on early CWD area hunt
Glendon Normand of Marksville got this 13-point buck in full velvet with his Mathews bow on Sept. 12 in Avoyelles Parish.[…]