News Breaker
LDWF has successful woodcock banding night
After coordinating with landowners in West Feliciana Parish, the LDWF had a successful woodcock banding night on Dec. 12.[…]
Other Hunting
Newsletters
Extremely low proposed bear harvest limit met with displeasure
Outdoorsmen and hunters took to social media expressing their displeasure with a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Louisiana’s first bear season in years passed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Nov. 2.[…]
Columns
Species Spotlight: Bobcat
Bobcats are highly adaptable and can thrive in diverse environments, including forests, swamps, deserts, and even urban areas.[…]
Columns
Species Spotlight: American Opossum
Opossums are the only marsupials found in North America. They are known for their small size, pointed faces, and hairless prehensile tails.[…]
Newsletters
A 2024 Louisiana bear season?
Bears in certain areas of Louisiana are problematic and causing economic losses and declining hunting opportunities in some areas.[…]
Columns
Species Spotlight: Raccoon
Once treasured among fur hunters and trappers, raccoons are still one of the most important furbearing animals in the U.S.[…]
Columns
Kung Pao frog legs
Whether you’re a spice enthusiast or looking to explore new flavors, Kung Pao frog legs is a dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.[…]
Features
Summer frogging
The tradition of catching frogs on summer nights goes back centuries. Our wetlands and waterways provide excellent habitat for the amphibians.[…]
Columns
The bawl and howl of the pack is music to the ears of coon hunters
Scooter Lacoste of Morganza has been raccoon hunting for 45 years and has some advice for those wanting to get started in coon hunting.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC approves Notice of Intent to amend trapping and handling regulations for foxes and coyotes
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a notice of intent to amend trapping and handling regulations.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Red Fox
With a keen sense of sight, smell and hearing, red foxes are adept at staying hidden. The red fox is a small, dog-like animal.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Bobwhite quail
Bobwhite quail are small birds that prefer walking more than flying. Their numbers have declined, but are still highly regarded.[…]
Features
Hunters are waging war on coyotes
Coyotes are at ease and move more at night. Hunt when you can and as often as you can, remember the basics, and you will have the advantage.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Convergent Hunting Sidewinder Game Call
The Sidewinder Game Call mounts to your firearm and features a crystal-clear speaker and tons of predator calls.[…]
Field Notes
Last chance for Louisiana woodcock
Louisiana has some of the highest numbers of wintering woodcock in the United States.[…]
News Breaker
Black bear spotted swimming off N.C. coast
When two anglers fishing in North Carolina’s Bogue Inlet area saw a floating object in rough waves, they took a closer look and realized it was a swimming black bear.[…]