Deer of the Year
Wife bags big buck while husband, son hunt out-of-state
Delores Sampey is part of a hunting family: her husband, son, daughter and son-in-law are all avid hunters. […]
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Deer of the Year
Florien hunter takes down 13-pointer in Sabine Parish
It’s been said that patience is a virtue.
In Colton Rogers’ case, it was the key to taking down a big 13-point buck Sunday morning in Sabine Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Pile Driv’r
Rather than just throwing your feed or minerals on the ground, the Pile Driv’r Auger Feeder System from Wildgame Innovations holds and delivers supplemental feed at certain scheduled times throughout the day.[…]
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To use trail cameras, or not
Something interesting and thought provoking happened to me recently while out running errands.[…]
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The Edge — How to hunt Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge deer
“Now, during most of the day,” my cousin-in-law Al frowned, “the big bucks hole up in this thick stuff. This timber sure makes for tough hunting at times!”[…]
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Ground Rules — How to stalk deer
Decades ago, most people deer hunted either by using dogs or quietly stalking through the woods. Today, both methods seem to be dying out because of the land lease system and the increasing popularity of climbing and box stands. […]
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Shoot-Don’t Shoot, 2013 Edition
A new age of deer management and hunting was ushered in when the concept of quality deer management began to sweep across the Southeast United States and eventually into the Bayou State.[…]
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Hunters nearly gored by deer in video
What do you do when you shoot a nice deer and a second rack buck refuses to leave? That’s the decision that faced some hunters who decided to video the confrontation.[…]
Deer of the Year
Deputy takes down big 10-point in Lincoln Parish
Just last week, I got a note from David Moreland, retired deer professional with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. I had asked him for his opinion on the most effective way to waylay a mature buck during daylight hours. […]
Deer Hunting
Earlier-than-usual rut expected across Louisiana, biologist says
Retired Deer Program Leader Dave Moreland predicted an earlier rut across the state in the September issue of Louisiana Sportsman magazine, and recent signs from Area 2 indicate he was dead on.[…]
Deer Hunting
Mineral Mizer bag provides nourishing minerals to deer herds year-round
The Mineral Mizer bag can supply minerals to your deer herd year-round with very little maintenance.[…]
Deer Hunting
Two men cited for taking deer illegally in Avoyelles and Rapides parishes, LDWF says
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited two men this week for alleged deer hunting violations that occurred earlier this month in Avoyelles and Rapides parishes, according to a press release.[…]
Deer of the Year
Melville hunter arrows big 11-pointer in Avoyelles Parish
Damian Leonards picked the perfect time Tuesday afternoon to finally make his first bow hunt of the year in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
Anacoco hunter takes down potential P&Y buck
Early on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 8, Casey Martin knew he had to catch an afternoon flight to work offshore for his usual two-week hitch.[…]
Deer Hunting
National wildlife management preserves open as scheduled this weekend
The National Red Dirt and Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserves will be open for hunting this weekend as published in the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries hunting regulations pamphlet.[…]
Deer Hunting
Best deer-tracking equipment
Successful tracking does not require any hi-tech equipment, although special lights and Luminol-type products are available.[…]