Deer Hunting
A man called Smith — Secrets of a trophy bowhunter
Monroe bowhunter Brad Smith has big bucks figured out, and he’s willing to help others learn his bowhunting tactics for success.[…]
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How to score on opening day
New Roads’ Darren Boudreaux says food, scent and hunting pressure are keys to early deer hunting success in October.[…]
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Two men accused of spotlighting 4-point buck in Pointe Coupee Parish
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two men for alleged deer hunting violations near Fordoche in Pointe Coupee Parish on Sept. 25.[…]
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10 tips to tame vegetation
Now is the time to begin thinking about trimming limbs, branches and brush that might otherwise interfere with a successful deer hunt this fall.[…]
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How breeding dates are determined
Biologists determine breeding dates based on measurements of deer embryos and fetuses using a fetal scale developed through research conducted by Quality Deer Management Association founder Joe Hamilton and other deer researchers.[…]
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Is the rut on?
Hunters frequently tell me they do not see bucks chasing does when the rut should be in full swing. Lack of cold weather will certainly be a reason for deer activity to be poor.[…]
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Points to consider when buying hunting property
Ideally, now would be the optimal time to be putting the finishing touches on late-summer prep work leading up to deer season that’s now only weeks away.[…]
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Bow season begins Saturday in Southwest Louisiana
While duck hunters will likely dominate the landscape in Southwest Louisiana Saturday for the second weekend of teal season, another group has Sept. 17 circled on their calendars for a completely different reason.[…]
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South Louisiana QDMA’s Gun Bash rescheduled for Oct. 27 at LSU
The South Louisiana Branch of the Quality Deer Management Association’s 6th annual Gun Bash is set for Thursday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at the LSU 4-H Mini-Farm located on AgCenter Drive.[…]
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Top 3 tips to a better deer stand
When you head to the camp, you’re not going just to enjoy the peace and quiet of the woods. Sure, that’s part of it. But what you really want is to kill a deer.[…]
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Amendment delays potential out-of-state deer carcass ban until March, 2017
An amendment passed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission on Thursday would delay implementation of a proposed cervid carcass importation ban through the coming deer season, according to a release from the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.[…]
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The 2016-17 Rut Report
There is no debate that the best bucks killed each year in the Bayou State are taken during the rut. And, since the rut is your best time to tag a buck, now is the time to start planning hunts and understanding when the rut occurs.[…]
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Public Rambling: Scouting time on the Atchafalaya Delta WMA
Well, it’s late summer and the heat is definitely on. It will take some effort and a lot of willpower, but it’s time to get moving. […]
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Escaped Asian antelope shot on Richard K. Yancey WMA
An escaped exotic Asian antelope was shot on Richard K. Yancey Wildlife Management Area Thursday morning, and blood and tissue samples are being sent off to ensure the animal was not carrying any diseases potentially harmful to the state’s deer herd.[…]
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Deer lactation rates ‘major concern’ in portions of the state, LDWF report says
While the deer harvest increased statewide by 12 percent during the 2015-16 season, fawn recruitment and poorer than expected lactation rates in certain areas of the state were a major concern noted in the annual Deer Report prepared by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
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Have your sights set on a buck before the season even starts
If your goal is to bag a trophy buck, you will first need to know if a worthy buck is actually using your property.[…]