Deer Hunting
Looking back: Five awesome bucks downed last season
Thursday marks the opening of bow season for the majority of hunters across Louisiana — a day folks have circled on their calendars since last winter. […]
Hunting
Apex Predator
Apex Predator: Prepped and ready for upcoming deer season
Last hunting season was my best ever.
I was able to string together 139 public-land deer hunts by the end of January. Over the course of the coming season, I’ll be sharing many of my stories, videos, tactics and strategies I use to harvest my deer. […]
Deer Hunting
Greenwell Springs man cited for baiting deer on Sherburne WMA
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited an 18-year-old Greenwell Springs man Saturday for allegedly baiting deer and littering on Sherburne Wildlife Management Area in Pointe Coupee Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Hunters down rare white blue-winged teal in Evangeline Parish
You don’t always get a second chance in life, but Kevin Ortego and Alex Buller got one Sunday morning in their duck blind in Evangeline Parish — and they both made the most of it.[…]
News Breaker
Solid teal season ended Sunday
Hunters on Sunday wrapped up the 2015 teal season, which according to several reports, seemed to deliver pretty consistent action across the state over the 16-day season.[…]
Deer Hunting
Kansas youth downs 230-inch monster buck
Sixteen-year-old Clayton Brummer did what few adult hunters would have the self-control to do: He passed on taking a shot at a huge non-typical that stuck its head out of a milo field milo early in the Kansas hunting season.[…]
Deer Hunting
3 safety tips for public land deer hunting
Ricky Aucoin’s three tips to ensure you safely return home after each hunting trip you take on public-land.[…]
Deer Hunting
Nikon Big Buck Photo Contest kicks off Oct. 1
The 2015-16 Nikon Big Buck Contest kicks off Oct. 1, offering a great opportunity to brag about your kills while competing for monthly and grand prizes.[…]
Deer Hunting
10 tips to kill more public-land deer
I’ve never killed a deer on public land. Seen a few, including one of the largest bucks I’ve ever laid eyes on.[…]
News Breaker
13-foot gator caught with bass rod
Prairieville’s Hansel Rivere Jr. knew a big gator was prowling about the north end of Lake Verret because of the size of the hole the reptile had dug in a levee near the Five Fingers area.[…]
Deer Hunting
Never forget your safety strap again
The use of safety harnesses when hunting from elevated stands is something too many hunters ignore, but it’s vital to ensure you come home from each trip.[…]
Columns
Resolving hunter conflict on a lease
Summer is winding down and we are once again preparing for hunting season. A lot of work gets done during late summer and early fall as we prepare for cooler weather and good times in the woods.[…]
Deer Hunting
Top 3 tips for better tree stand setup
Once you have a stand set up, here are three of Steve Bartylla’s tips to increase the odds of getting off a shot.[…]
Hog Hunting
Top 6 tips to safely clean feral hogs
Cleaning and consuming feral hogs can be done safely. Here are 6 ways to safely handle feral hogs to prevent contamination.[…]
Hog Hunting
6 feral hog diseases humans can contract
Feral hogs are everywhere these days, so deer hunters are bound to run across them during time afield. And putting some of the pigs down is a great way to manage their burgeoning populations, which can cause habitat problems.[…]
Alligator
2 massive gators harvested from Toledo Bend
For most people, winning the lottery conjures up images of carefree days enjoying turquoise waters, waves crashing on the beach and an endless supply of piña coladas delivered by your attentive server.[…]