News Breaker
Squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons open Oct. 4, 2025
The Louisiana squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Saturday, Oct. 4, in all parts of Louisiana and run through Feb. 28, 2026.[…]
Hunting
Alligator
Brothers bag alligator tagged in the last century
David Hanson, Jeffrey Lawrenson and Trevor Fedoruk with the alligators they got on Sept. 11, including Fedoruk’s tagged gator.[…]
Field Notes
Don’t knock this video game!
The GAIM Shooting Simulator allows you to go hunting at your convenience from your home, no matter the weather.[…]
Columns
Hunt tests are great fun for both the dog and handler
If you’re trying to keep a dog at the top of its game, training in the “off season” fills the void. Why not give hunt tests a try?[…]
Squirrel
LDWF opens registration for the beginner squirrel hunt on Dewey Wills WMA
The LDWF has announced that registration is now open for it’s first-ever Introduction to Squirrel Hunting Workshop at Dewey Wills WMA.[…]
News Breaker
Waterfowl population estimates in Louisiana’s Coastal Zone and on Little River Basin
The 2025 statewide teal season in Louisiana, during which cinnamon, blue-, and green-winged teal may be harvested, began Sept. 20.[…]
Deer Hunting
2025-26 WMA Deer Forecast
The LDWF biologists discussed browse, mast, habitat conditions, deer herd size and past deer harvest totals on their respective WMAs.[…]
Features
Small game, big sport
Squirrel hunting offers opportunities to introduce youngsters to hunting and teach them skills that they will use for other pursuits.[…]
Deer Hunting
Bow season checklist for hunters
Get out there with the right attitude and you may find that the result of your hard work ends with a fantastic bow season.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana man inducted into Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame
Tensas Parish native Chuck Jones was recently inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame during a ceremony held in Missouri.[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana 2025-26 deer season opens in some areas Sept. 20
The LDWF has announced that the 2025-26 Louisiana deer hunting season will begin Sept. 20 in Areas 3, 7, 8 and 10 when archery season opens.[…]
Columns
Venison Bulgogi Kimbap
We’re slicing lean venison thin, then wrapping it up with seasoned rice, crisp veggies and roasted seaweed in a roll.[…]
Deer Hunting
Kings Camo XKG Ridge Pants
These lightweight, highly durable camo pants are great for deer hunting during the early season.[…]
Field Notes
Cameron Prairie NWR lottery hunts
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge annually offers hunters both Senior and Youth Waterfowl Lottery Hunts.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves DE establishing 2025-26 hunting seasons for Flatwoods Savanna, Bogue Chitto WMAs
The LWFC approved a Declaration of Emergency (DE) establishing 2025-26 hunting seasons for Flatwoods Savanna and Bogue Chitto WMAs.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF accepting applications for 2025-26 White Lake WCA youth, marsh and rice field waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct two youth waterfowl, 30 marsh waterfowl and 30 rice field waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake WCA.[…]