Deer Hunting
Aging deer on the hoof
The key to field aging your deer is understanding the growth trends of your deer herd and this can only be accomplished by keeping good data.[…]
Hunting
Columns
Sweet and sour frog legs
Sweet and sour frog legs is a variation of the popular dish that uses either chicken, shrimp or pork. The recipe beautifully balances flavors.[…]
Deer Hunting
Big & J Dig It
Big & J’s Dig It minerals will attract your deer herd throughout the summer, and keep them coming back once deer season is in.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp to go on sale June 1, 2025
The 2025-26 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, also known as the Louisiana Duck Stamp, will go on sale June 1, the LDWF announced.[…]
Features
Feeling froggy?
Catching bullfrogs is quite challenging. There are strategies that David Simoneaux uses to ensure a nice catch of big bullfrogs on each trip.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana turkey hunters harvest more than 3,500 birds for the second consecutive year
Louisiana turkey hunters once again enjoyed a banner year in the recently completed 2025 turkey season, harvesting more than 3,500 birds.[…]
Alligator
Are you GatorWise? LDWF partners with 10 states to launch alligator information website
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), along with 10 other alligator range states, has launched the GatorWise website.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to hold public meeting on wild turkeys in Northeast Louisiana on May 28
The LDWF will hold a public meeting at the LSU AgCenter in St. Joseph on May 28 to discuss wild turkey populations in Northeast Louisiana.[…]
Columns
Hounding feral hogs
Joey Kent and Casey Kimble share their knowledge of training bay dogs and catch dogs to hunt feral hogs in Louisiana.[…]
Alligator
Application process open for alligator lottery harvests on LDWF WMAs, public lakes and USACE property
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 22 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes and one USACE property beginning on Aug. 27, 2025.[…]
Columns
Venison Pot Stickers
These venison pot stickers blend rustic, homegrown ingredients with bold, aromatic spices from across the globe.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves 2025-27 hunting regulation notice of intent
The LWFC approved a NOI for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 hunting seasons, 2025-26 general and WMA hunting seasons and rules and regulations.[…]
Deer Hunting
McPherson wants spotlight on CWD-contaminated deer pens
Former commissioner Joe McPherson charged LWF commissioners to ask Department of Agriculture officials about CWD-contaminated deer pens.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces bid process for alligator hunting on certain WMAs, WCAs, USACE properties and refuges for 2025-27
The LDWF is accepting bids now through May 20 for alligator hunting on certain WMAs, WCAs, USACE properties and state wildlife refuges.[…]
Field Notes
Bag more spring squirrels
Louisiana sportsmen get a bonus opportunity to hunt squirrels during the spring season that runs May 3-25 with a daily limit of three.[…]
News Breaker
Spring squirrel hunting season opens May 3, 2025
The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins May 3 in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 25, the LDWF announced.[…]