Deer Hunting
What happens to the wildlife when the Morganza floods?
With the Corps of Engineers considering opening the Morganza Floodway, we take a look at how the opening will affect deer, turkeys, small game and bears.[…]
Deer Hunting
Apex Predator
Use paint brushes to stealth up trail cameras
Unfortunately, many cameras on sale are often non-camouflaged. Well no need to spend more money. The cameras can be self-painted for only pennies in cost.[…]
Deer Hunting
Zombie deer?
Scientists dispute findings by Dr. Frank Bastian, an LSU researcher, that he has discovered a cure for chronic wasting disease, coined by popular media as “Zombie Deer Disease.”[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana Sportsman Show Big Buck Contest winners
Thousands at this year’s Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival enjoyed checking out the Big Buck wall. It was full of racks of antlers hunters brought to the show’s Big Buck Contest.[…]
Columns
Trophy bucks will make some people make some awfully poor decisions
Here are a couple of examples of situations where the desire for trophy deer overrode the constraints of legality, ethics and fair chase. […]
Deer Hunting
Pierre Part man arrested for illegal gun and drug possession and wildlife charges
A Pierre Part man was arrested for alleged gun, drug and wildlife violations on Feb. 10 and March 8.[…]
Deer Hunting
Whitetail scouting starts now
Feb. 1 is the prime day to start scouting deer for next year across most of Louisiana.[…]
Columns
Noteworthy poaching violations of 2018-19 season
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.[…]
Deer Hunting
Agents learn about illegal taking of deer from social media
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.[…]
Deer of the Year
2018-19 Deer of the Year
Since deer season cranked up last fall, Louisiana Sportsman has written up almost 50 stories about big buck harvested all across the Bayou State.[…]
Deer Hunting
Racks return: Big Buck Contest details
The Big Buck Contest is a hallmark of the Louisiana Sportsman Show, and will be held this year March 15-17 in Gonzales.[…]
Deer Hunting
Make deer feel more secure
Deer hunters can improve their chances with a little buffering and protection around attractive sites on their properties.[…]
Deer Hunting
Six sets of antlers seized by LDWF agents
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. […]
Deer Hunting
Two Belle Chasse residents arrested by agents on patrol
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. […]
Deer of the Year
170-class buck downed in December near Sicily Island
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. […]
Deer Hunting
St. Landry Parish man cited for alleged night-hunting violations
A St. Landry Parish man was ticketed by LDWF agents for allegedly hunting a deer from a public roadway. […]