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July 4, 2026

Pierre Part man arrested for illegal gun and drug possession and wildlife charges

March 13, 2019 From News Reports

A Pierre Part man was arrested for alleged gun, drug and wildlife violations on Feb. 10 and March 8.[…]

Finding a concentration of rubbed trees can give a hunter an idea where a buck that survived the season might have a bedding area.

Whitetail scouting starts now

March 13, 2019 Jeff Burleson

Feb. 1 is the prime day to start scouting deer for next year across most of Louisiana.[…]

The heads of two big bucks taken in violation of the daily limit on Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge last November.

Noteworthy poaching violations of 2018-19 season

February 28, 2019 Keith LaCaze

Here’s a look at some wildlife violation cases from this previous fall, along with sentencing in a baiting case. All are well worth mentioning, and are a reminder that protecting wildlife resources is a never-ending job.[…]

Agents learn about illegal taking of deer from social media

February 25, 2019 From News Reports

Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) cited a St. Martin Parish man for alleged deer hunting violations on Feb. 13.[…]

2018-19 Deer of the Year

February 21, 2019 louisianasportsman

Since deer season cranked up last fall, Louisiana Sportsman has written up almost 50 stories about big buck harvested all across the Bayou State.[…]

The Big Buck Contest is a hallmark of the Louisiana Sportsman Show, and will be held this year March 15-17 in Gonzales.

Racks return: Big Buck Contest details

February 12, 2019 louisianasportsman

The Big Buck Contest is a hallmark of the Louisiana Sportsman Show, and will be held this year March 15-17 in Gonzales.[…]

Planting and cultivating a buffer of thick trees or bushes around a popular feeding area for deer can give animals a little more security to venture into the picture during daylight hours.

Make deer feel more secure

February 10, 2019 Jeff Burleson

Deer hunters can improve their chances with a little buffering and protection around attractive sites on their properties.[…]

Six sets of antlers seized by LDWF agents

February 8, 2019 From News Reports

Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Tallulah man for alleged deer hunting violations on Feb. 1 in Madison Parish. […]

Two Belle Chasse residents arrested by agents on patrol

February 5, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF enforcement agents cited four Plaquemines Parish residents for alleged deer hunting violations on Feb. 1, 2019. Agents also cited one subject for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and another for pubic intimidation and threatening a public official in addition to their wildlife charges. […]

Benji Nelson and his 7-year-old daughter, Rylee, pose with the big 12-point Catahoula Parish buck he shot on Dec. 29 near Sicily Island.

170-class buck downed in December near Sicily Island

February 4, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Benji Nelson took a risky shot on a big Catahoula Parish buck in late December – and wound up with the deer of a lifetime that stretched the tape to more than 170 inches of bone. […]

St. Landry Parish man cited for alleged night-hunting violations

February 1, 2019 Patrick Bonin

A St. Landry Parish man was ticketed by LDWF agents for allegedly hunting a deer from a public roadway. […]

Dillon Savoy and his 16-month-old son Ryder pose with the big buck he shot on Jan. 17 at the White Castle Hunting Club in Iberville Parish.

St. Amant hunter downs big White Castle 15-pointer at close range

January 31, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Dillon Savoy got the thrill of a lifetime when he and a 15-point buck got within 10 yards of each other on a spoil bank in Iberville Parish. Savoy ultimately downed the deer with buckshot after some heart-pounding moments for his biggest buck ever. […]

This evidence photo from the LDWF shows the illegally taken buck shot allegedly shot by Robert M. Harris Jr. on Jan. 19 in Tensas Parish.

Rayville man busted for allegedly shooting five bucks this season

January 28, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Robert M. Harris Jr. of Rayville was busted by the LDWF for a multitude of alleged deer violations in Tensas Parish, including harvesting over the limit of bucks, failing to comply with deer-tagging requirements and hunting deer from a public road in a moving vehicle. […]

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