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 Hunting
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.[…]
Deer Hunting
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.[…]
Deer Hunting
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.[…]
Deer Hunting
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.[…]
Columns
Venison Bulgogi Kimbap
We’re slicing lean venison thin, then wrapping it up with seasoned rice, crisp veggies and roasted seaweed in a roll.[…]
Deer Hunting
Kings Camo XKG Ridge Pants
These lightweight, highly durable camo pants are great for deer hunting during the early season.[…]
Deer Hunting
Members named to CWD task force
The Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Task Force, created during the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Regular Session, officially named its members.[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana’s 2025-26 Rut Report
The peak activity time for the 2025-26 deer rut will take place during the middle of the month, unlike 2024 when it took place earlier.[…]
Deer Hunting
LWFC gives final approval to CWD Control Area Notice of Intent
The LWFC gave final approval to a Notice of Intent to expand the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Control Area in northeast central Louisiana.[…]
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Venison and Chorizo Pupusas
Venison & Chorizo Pupusas are grilled corn masa pockets filled with wild game and melty cheese, topped with avocado crema and a curtido slaw.[…]
Deer Hunting
Big&J Legit Minerals
Attract deer to your stand and keep them coming back with Big&J’s Legit Minerals.[…]
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Ready or not, CWD is here
Stay informed about CWD and follow the rules and regulations the department has established to manage the disease.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF to hold public hearings July 26 and July 29 on CWD Control Area expansion NOI
The LDWF will conduct public hearings on a NOI that restricts supplemental feeding and deer carcass export from the CWD Control Area.[…]
Deer Hunting
Aging deer on the hoof
The key to field aging your deer is understanding the growth trends of your deer herd and this can only be accomplished by keeping good data.[…]
Deer Hunting
Big & J Dig It
Big & J’s Dig It minerals will attract your deer herd throughout the summer, and keep them coming back once deer season is in.[…]