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Illegal night hunting
One dark Friday night in early November 1977, under the direction of an older, more-experienced wildlife enforcement officer, I parked the Bronco overlooking a large area of recently harvested soybean fields.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer of the Year
Doe alerts Ruston hunter to presence of big 12-point
Fen Collinsworth has a doe to thank for alerting him to the approach of a big buck coming through the woods on family property in Union Parish near Bernice on Saturday morning. […]
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Tracking the rut phases
As this month’s title implies, we’re going to spend a few minutes tracking and dissecting the progression and timing of the rut so we can anticipate where to place our trail cameras and stands for best affect this season.[…]
Deer Hunting
Jones man arrested for alleged deer violations and drug possession charges, LDWF says
A 23-year-old Jones man faces both deer hunting and narcotics charges after he was arrested Monday when agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries visited his home during a deer investigation and allegedly discovered a substantial amount of marijuana.[…]
Deer of the Year
Jena hunter takes down LaSalle Parish 10-pointer
Luck finally ran out on a wily LaSalle Parish 10-point called ‘Lucky Charm,’ but the deer still managed to live up to his nickname – even when he died.[…]
Deer Hunting
Perfect solution for time-released scent bombs
Deer hunters have been trying to figure out for years how to best present their liquid buck lure at the right time and place to do the most good.[…]
Deer Hunting
7 things you should have in your deer pack
A list of items that are essential to success when deer hunting and to help ensure you have what you need during those long sits.[…]
Deer of the Year
Bossier City hunter puts the sneak on 170-class buck
Dustin Digilormo has a theory when it comes to waylaying big bucks: If they won’t come to you, then go to them.[…]
Deer of the Year
Downsville hunter takes down big Union Parish 10-point
When Downsville’s Doug McGehee purchased a 100-acre tract a mile from his Union Parish home, his plan was to convert the property into a place he could eventually sit in a deer stand and enjoy some quality time with his seven grandchildren.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunter trades venison for hunting spot, takes down big 8-pointer
Arcadia’s Thomas Bourn has been a dog hunter all his life — he much prefers to listen to hound music as he waits for the dogs to push a deer over to his location. […]
Deer of the Year
Louisiana hunter downs ‘Moose’ in Arkansas
A big, strange looking buck started showing up on game cameras around Canfield, Ark. the past four years. […]
Deer Hunting
Top 3 ways to kill a buck on opening day
Finding rich food sources is of paramount importance as the opening of deer season approaches. Here are three opening day tips.[…]
Deer Hunting
Small sweet-potato plots work wonders
It’s too late this year to employ one of Bob Watson’s favorite early season buck-hunting strategies, but there’s no doubt you’ll want to put it to work for you next year.[…]
Deer Hunting
Two men accused of spotlighting deer in Franklin Parish crash truck fleeing area
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two Fort Necessity men on Wednesday with night-hunting violations when they crashed their truck after allegedly spotlighting a spike in Franklin Parish, according to a press release.[…]
Deer of the Year
Bossier City youth bags huge Arkansas 8-point
It didn’t take long for Matthew Johnson to bag the buck of a lifetime.[…]
Deer of the Year
Young Farmerville hunter drills Union Parish 10-pointer
It’s not too often that you have to stop spearfishing to drop a trophy 10-point whitetail in its tracks, but that’s pretty much what happened to Landon Burnham.[…]