Deer of the Year
Hunter takes 154-inch Lafourche Parish giant
Carl “Squeaky” Dupre owes his friend Gary Larousse big-time.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer of the Year
Monster Caldwell Parish buck a Thanksgiving treat
Although Pam Plummer grew up around hunters in her extended family, she seldom hunted, preferring instead to enjoy nature and the outdoors experience without a deer rifle in her hand.[…]
Deer Hunting
Winnfield man cited for deer-hunting violations after agents receive tips
A Winnfield man was cited Dec. 1 for a number of deer-hunting violations after wildlife agents received information through a tip program dedicated to catching poachers, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said today (Dec. 9).[…]
Deer of the Year
Perseverance pays off with 180-inch Red River giant
The skies were threatening with thunder rumbling in the distance the mid-November morning David Long first spotted the huge Red River Parish buck, which later green scored in the 180s.
“I was sitting in my box stand overlooking a shooting lane where I had a tripod feeder set up,” Long said. “I saw three does hurry across the lane at about 100 yards.
“I looked to the edge of the lane and there he stood.”[…]
Deer of the Year
Huge Red River Parish buck pays for predictable schedule
When a trophy buck crossed Jerry Hester’s lane within minutes of the same time two days in a row, Hester had one eye on his watch and another on his shooting lane on the third day.[…]
Deer of the Year
Giles Island produces another monster buck
Ricky Rogillio saw that huge buck the first time during an early season bow hunt, when he took a client to Giles Island Hunting Club. It was monstrous, with two drop tines dripping from the left main beam.
“I saw videos of it, and I knew I wanted to come back,” the Walker hunter said. “I worried it wouldn’t be there when I got back.”
He left the island last Wednesday (Nov. 30) with the 175-inch rack cooling in the back of his truck.[…]
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Success is all about timing
If you like baseball, then you probably watched the World Series games between the Rangers and the Cardinals. If you did, you saw some excellent hitting — Albert Pujols hitting three homers in a game, Josh Hamilton hitting what Ranger fans thought was the Series winner in Game 6.[…]
Deer of the Year
Woman downs enormous Calcasieu Parish buck
When Jacey Broussard saw the buck of her dreams a few weeks back while she was riding horseback, it was almost as if the deer had fallen out of the sky.[…]
Deer of the Year
Tensas Parish trophy killed during hunt that almost didn’t happen
Hunters dream of that one defining hunt, when everything comes together and culminates in a wallhanger to make buddies jealous. Greg Krause’s day came on Nov. 13, but he almost passed the opportunity.
“When I stepped out the camp that morning, I was greeted by temperatures in the 60s, a howling wind and, worst of all, a big, bright full moon shining down on the area,” Krause said. “I thought to myself, ‘There’s no way I’m going to see any deer this morning with that big moon out,’ but then again you can’t kill them from the camp!”[…]
Deer Hunting
What pirogue to choose?
There are many different models of pirogues on the market, as well as homemade ones, and it is largely a matter of personal choice as to which one to use. I have owned both the Bobcat and Water Moccasin brands, and was happy with both.[…]
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Safety first
One has to be very careful in a pirogue because life-threatening accidents can happen in a split second. Craig Chandler discovered this several years ago while hunting on Dugdemona River.[…]
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Re-Joyce
Ricky Hano was sneaking through his all-time favorite hunting area back in January 2004 when he spooked a buck. As the mature deer made its escape, the hunter could see the huge set of antlers bobbing up and down.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hookings are scrapes
In an area that is covered by a minimum of several inches of water, it’s obvious that there can’t be scrapes on the ground. But it would be misguided to think that Joyce WMA deer don’t put down scrapes.[…]
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Compass a must
Joyce Wildlife Management Area is a beautiful stretch of swamp, and Ricky Hano loves it. But he also knows it’s no place to get turned around.[…]
Deer Hunting
Forked sticks, round-bottomed pirogues essential tools
Probably the most-commonly used pirogues in South Louisiana have flat bottoms, which are perfect for paddling across shallow mud flats. However, Joyce WMA requires a different approach.[…]
Deer Hunting
All deer fair game during youth weekend
If the sport of hunting dies from lack of participation by today’s youth, it won’t be because of the Last Chance Hunting Club.[…]