Deer Hunting
LDWF: Eleven deer tested positive for CWD during 2022-23 hunting season
Eleven deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Tensas Parish during the 2022-23 hunting season.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer Hunting
Did you kill a deer?
The 2022-23 deer season was quite challenging and perplexing. The common theme was that we are not seeing the deer we always do.[…]
Deer Hunting
LWFC approves Notice of Intent to amend DMAP regulations for CWD
The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent to amend Deer Management Assistance Program regulations pertaining to the detection of CWD.[…]
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Jimmy Blake, Robert Dukes winners of LDWF CWD Sampling Contest for 2022-23 hunting season
Jimmy Blake, Jr. of Lake Charles and Robert Dukes of Hineston were the winners of the LDWF chronic wasting disease sampling contest.[…]
Deer Hunting
Winners announced in 2023 Louisiana Sportsman Show Big Buck Contest
While the number of entries at the 2023 Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales was somewhat low compared to past years, the quality of bucks entered was excellent.[…]
Deer Hunting
National Deer Association selects LDWF as its 2022 Agency of the Year
The National Deer Association has selected the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as its 2022 Agency of the Year[…]
Deer Hunting
Always a show highlight, popular Big Buck Contest is back
With hunting season in the books, it’s time to make plans to bring your bucks to the Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest, scheduled for March 17-19.[…]
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Venison stroganoff
This is an easy “two pot” meal, one for the venison stroganoff and one for the starch that can be prepared at home or at the camp.[…]
Deer Hunting
Mile-long walk puts Patterson in right spot for West Feliciana trophy
Gary Patterson of Central took down a 147 4/8-inch buck with his bow on public land in West Feliciana Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
“The Big Thirteen” leaves father, son crying tears of joy
Tucker Moses harvested a trophy buck, which scored 150 ½ inches, on private property in West Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
Youngster thanks granddad and God for big buck success
Fisher Brown was hunting at the Panther Lake Hunting Club in Madison Parish when he shot a big buck with palmated antlers.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunting from ground is productive for Beauregard Parish hunter
College student Cade Cavin was hunting on family property in Beauregard Parish when he killed an impressive 10-point buck on Dec. 30.[…]
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Venison and Eggplant Lasagna
Open your freezer and grab a bag of your favorite wild game to get your new year started on a healthy note![…]
Deer of the Year
Does alert McGehee to big buck’s approach
A big buck stepped out, one with an unusually tall rack and McGehee immediately identified it as the one he had seen on camera in velvet in October.[…]
Deer of the Year
Gunther chooses gun over bow to down big buck
Billy Gunther was hunting on private property in West Feliciana Parish on Dec. 17 when he downed a trophy12-point buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
2022-23 Deer of the Year
We reviewed all of our 2022-2023 big buck stories and share a few of the latest with a look back at the top of the class.[…]