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.[…]
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
Deer of the Year
Sabine Parish club produces another wall hanger buck
Joel Masters was hunting on private land on Oct. 4 when he downed a giant Sabine Parish buck nicknamed “Sasquatch.”[…]
Deer of the Year
Harvest Moon triggers big buck to appear
Mia Grant was hunting on private property in Caddo Parish on Oct. 6 when she downed a huge buck with her crossbow.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hogs and math test no problem for Rapides Parish hunter
Waylon Shackleford of Alexandria was hunting in Rapides Parish with his buddy, Hunter Vaughn, when he scored a big 10-point buck on Oct. 2.[…]
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Barnett Wildcat Crossbow
The Barnett Wildcat CRX Crossbow packs a serious punch in a compact, lightweight design.[…]
Deer of the Year
Bienville Parish gives up big buck to Quitman hunter
Bradley Koonce was hunting at Sandy Hills Hunting Club in Bienville Parish on Oct. 3 when he got a big trophy buck with his crossbow.[…]
Deer of the Year
Opening day crossbow success for LaPrairie
Shawn LaPrairie of Colfax was hunting at Kisatchie National Forest in Grant Parish on Oct. 1 when he got an impressive buck with his crossbow.[…]
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2025-26 WMA Deer Forecast
The LDWF biologists discussed browse, mast, habitat conditions, deer herd size and past deer harvest totals on their respective WMAs.[…]
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Bow season checklist for hunters
Get out there with the right attitude and you may find that the result of your hard work ends with a fantastic bow season.[…]
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Louisiana 2025-26 deer season opens in some areas Sept. 20
The LDWF has announced that the 2025-26 Louisiana deer hunting season will begin Sept. 20 in Areas 3, 7, 8 and 10 when archery season opens.[…]