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May 11, 2026

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September 15, 2018 Jonathan Olivier

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Alexandria man cited for deer violations in Rapides Parish

September 12, 2018 From News Reports

A 64-year-old Alexandria man was cited for taking deer in a closed season during illegal hours with an illegal weapon, and possessing an illegally taken animal, in connection with an investigation near Alexandria.[…]

Deer in the 7-year-old age class will have a first molar with a flat surface, all the crests have been worn off and the second and third molars will have a narrow strip of infundibulum.

How to age white-tailed deer: Part V

September 12, 2018 David Moreland

The older age classes, 7 ½ on up, represent the end of the trail for a deer population. The average lifespan for a white-tailed deer is around 5 years; in captivity deer may live up to 14 years. Much depends on the degree of hunting that takes place on the landscape.[…]

Don’t toss it — button it up

September 11, 2018 L. Woodrow Ross

Deer hunters are often guilty of discarding items that are useful, and could be used to create reminders of a special hunt. […]

Colby Fruge struggles to get a weakened doe into fishing buddy Clint Cryar's Gator Trax Sunday afternoon. The pair were in the Choctaw Canal when they saw the deer stuck in the fork of a tree, and videoed their rescue mission.

Video: Fishing buddies save trapped doe

September 4, 2018 Patrick Bonin

When Clint Cryar and Colby Fruge headed out for a fishing trip Sunday afternoon, dodging the rain and catching a few catfish were all they really had in mind. […]

Sweat the small stuff — all the time

September 1, 2018 Sammy Romano

Bowhunters make these common mistakes each and every year. Hopefully, these tips will help you be more successful this season.[…]

Gary Fryou drilled this 197-pound 9-point from 7 yards on the Atchafalaya Delta WMA in 2015.

Taking the heat

September 1, 2018 Jonathan Olivier

It takes a diehard deer hunter to brave the elements that are pervasive during Louisiana’s early bow season, which opens for most residents on Monday, Oct. 1. […]

Whitetail deer program manager Jonathan Bordelon (left) and private lands biologist Justin Ebarb inspect plants browsed by deer during a late June survey.

Summertime prep for fall hunting

August 24, 2018 Keith LaCaze

A line from a Mark Chesnutt song goes: “It’s too hot to fish, and too hot for golf and too cold at home.” I have an amen for his estimation of the current fishing and golf conditions, and am happy to report good weather at home.[…]

If you want to consistently bag a buck like the author’s, pay attention to the little details.

Time is short

August 22, 2018 Bill Garbo

My goodness, where has the time gone? In another month, SEC football games will be playing live on television, and the opening of archery season for deer will be less than 30 days away.[…]

The author has been practicing since late last month, and typically shoots 20 arrows per session in exercises designed to simulate hunting scenarios he might encounter at the Atchafalaya Delta WMA.

Public Rambling: Now’s the time for scouting

August 21, 2018 Ricky Aucoin

Let’s get ready to RUMBLE! It’s officially time to put in the preseason work. Get up, get going and get out to your favorite hunting spot for some scouting.[…]

Many clubs encourage all family members to participate.

What about rules?

August 15, 2018 Capt. Steve Himel

For a club to operate smoothly, there should be clear rules in place that reflect the wishes of the members, and above all, they must be fairly enforced for everyone. […]

This father-and-son team both took a buck in the same morning. Many clubs are geared toward family participation.

Organizing your own hunting club

August 15, 2018 Capt. Steve Himel

If you think you have what it takes to organize your own hunting club, here’s how to get started.[…]

Mature bucks are the trophies that hang on the wall, and are usually 4- to 6-year-old deer.

How to age white-tailed deer: Part IV

August 12, 2018 David Moreland

Learn how to age the bucks that most hunters mount, the 4- to 6-year-old deer that are exhibiting their best antler growth.[…]

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is cautioning the state's deer hunters about the use of urine lures, which are unregulated by state and federal agencies and according to the LDWF, could potentially contain chronic wasting disease.

LDWF cautions hunters on using deer urine lures

August 3, 2018 From News Reports

As hunting season approaches, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is cautioning deer hunters about the use of urine lures because the products could potentially contain chronic wasting disease. […]

Taking a trophy buck like this is possible in hunting clubs that are properly organized and managed.

Get the most bang for your buck

August 1, 2018 Capt. Steve Himel

You’ve dreamed about it — a private sanctuary loaded with trophy deer, abundant food plots, all-weather stands, improved roads, a beautiful lodge and a great group of friends and family to share it with. […]

Bow prep now is time well spent

August 1, 2018 Sammy Romano

It’s time to prepare for the upcoming bowhunting season, and what you do now could very well determine outcomes later this fall.[…]