Deer of the Year
Six hours after shot, Beau bags his buck
Fifteen-year-old Beau Barrios was hunting with his dad in Avoyelles Parish on Nov. 21 when he arrowed a big 8-point buck.[…]
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Reader Report: Natchitoches Parish hunter downs big buck
Allison Thompson was hunting on private property in Area 2, Natchitoches Parish, on Nov. 30 when she shot a 150-class buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Grant Parish hunter downs elusive buck
Lacy LaGrange was hunting on Nov. 1 when she shot a big 11-point buck at her hunting club in Grant Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunter exits deer stand and gets bitten by an alligator
Keith Price of New Iberia got bitten by a 7-foot-long alligator on his lower right leg while hunting with his 9-year-old grandson.[…]
Deer of the Year
College student finds time away from school to down big buck
College student Anna McNeely was hunting in Natchitoches Parish on Nov. 1 when she shot a trophy 17-point buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Buck recovers after damaged antler and becomes true trophy again
Trent Buxton shot an impressive 8-point buck while hunting at his club in Calcasieu Parish on Oct. 26, 2025.[…]
Deer of the Year
Small acreage produces big buck for Bossier Parish hunter
Amanda Culver of Haughton was hunting a small plot in Bossier Parish on Oct. 21 when she downed a big 9-point buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunting with late son’s gun results in big buck down
Krystin Naron was hunting with her husband, Trey, on Oct. 24 in Bossier Parish when she shot a 140-inch buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Lake Providence hunter gets surprise trophy buck
Holt Martin was hunting near Lake Providence, La., when he killed a big palmated 10-point buck with his bow on Oct. 21.[…]
Deer of the Year
Playing the wind pays dividends for Lincoln Parish hunter
Shannon Harper was hunting on private land in Lincoln Parish on Oct. 18 when he shot an impressive buck.[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana 2025-26 primitive firearms season for deer season opens in parts of the state
Primitive firearms season will begin Nov. 8, in Deer Areas 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9; followed by modern firearms season Nov. 15.[…]
Deer of the Year
Two days and 1,400 yards later, Furr gets his buck
Kasten Furr was hunting on private land in Jackson Parish on Oct. 12 when he got a 140-inch buck with his bow.[…]
Deer Hunting
Make the most of the rut
While the rut is generally your best chance to at least see a deer, successfully shooting a deer will likely be a lot more challenging.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF announces Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman deer hunt for novice hunters
The LDWF is now accepting applications for the Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman Deer Hunt, scheduled for Jan. 9–11, 2026.[…]
Deer of the Year
Lots of work and a timely hog result in big buck for Jones
Zach Jones was hunting on Ashbrook Island along the Mississippi River on Oct. 10 when he killed an impressive 14-point buck with his bow.[…]
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Gear for deer
Once you know where you are going to hunt and have obtained the proper license and tags, it’s time to go to the store and gear up.[…]