Deer Hunting
Find food sources for opening-day success
With the opening of deer season approaching, hunters need to start finding the major food sources that whitetails are using.[…]
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PSE Bows – DECREE
PSE Bows – DECREE[…]
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LWF commissioner: Harvest data trumps public opinion in setting duck, goose season dates
For Chad Courville, a combination of ecological data plus harvest data — not public opinion — is key to making sound decisions on setting duck and goose seasons in Louisiana.[…]
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NOI adopted for duck blinds on Saline Lake and Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserves
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent (NOI) at its August meeting that would establish regulations for duck blinds on Saline Lake and Northwest Louisiana Game and Fish Preserves.[…]
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Put your trail cams to work
Trail cameras are regularly used by hunters to monitor wildlife visits to feeders during the hunting season.[…]
Hunting
Russell Sage WMA expands by almost 2,800 acres
Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area is expanding by almost 2,800 acres after the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries purchased land known as the Kennedy Tract on the southern tip of the existing property.[…]
Deer Hunting
Annual QDMA Bayou Branch Gun Bash set for Sept .3
Another big turnout is expected for the Quality Deer Management Association’s Bayou Branch Gun Bash, which is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3 starting at 6 p.m. in the Thibodaux Civic Center.[…]
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LWF Commission sets 2015-16 duck season dates
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission on Thursday voted to set the dates for the state’s 2015-16 waterfowl season, and opted to push the opening day for Coastal Zone hunters up to the first Saturday in November this year — Nov. 7.[…]
Deer Hunting
WMA youth lottery deer hunt applications available online now
Seven wildlife management areas across the state are participating in the deer youth lottery hunt program through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the 2015-16 season.[…]
Hog Hunting
Kentwood man downs 350-pound-plus wild hog — from his lawn chair
While Marshal Travis sat in a lawn chair Monday night waiting patiently for a giant wild hog he’d seen on his trail cam, the 29-year-old Kentwood resident was having some second thoughts on his game plan for the evening.[…]
Hunting
Meopta MeoPro HD binoculars excel in low-light conditions
When hunting deer in low-light conditions, Meopta’s MeoPro optics deliver clear, razor-sharp images when it matters most.[…]
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Federal duck stamp price increase in effect for 2015-16 season
For the first time since 1991, hunters will have to shell out a little more cash to buy a federal duck stamp this season.[…]
Hunting
Opinion: Is the ‘Cecil the lion controversy’ hurting hunters?
If you have a TV, radio or social media account, chances are you’ve heard about Cecil the lion by now. […]
Hunting
Bullitt’s accused shooter: ‘Heat of the moment’ reaction
A preliminary hearing Monday in the case of a man accused of shooting a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent at Wham Break in May included the alleged gunman’s statement to authorities the night he was captured, a newspaper has reported. […]
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Grand River hammers — Expert frogging tips
“Now that’s a hammer there,” rumbled the 35-year-old man as he closed the boat in on a turbo-sized bullfrog sitting on a rare piece of exposed bank. […]
Hunting
The Side-by-Side
Sportsman’s Condo has released their take on a tri-pod style blind that can be customized to fit a hunter’s needs. The unique design provides a strong, long lasting platform for outdoor concealment with multiple configurations possible.[…]