Deer Hunting
Essential bowhunting gear
These hunting items are as compact and lightweight as possible. It is essential when public land hunting to be able to pack up quickly.[…]
Hunting
Alligator
LDWF agents make separate alligator harvesting cases in South Louisiana
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged alligator harvesting violations.[…]
Deer of the Year
Marksville hunter strikes gold again on early CWD area hunt
Glendon Normand of Marksville got this 13-point buck in full velvet with his Mathews bow on Sept. 12 in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
News Breaker
The September 2026 waterfowl population estimates
Based on recorded observations, the September 2026 estimate of blue-winged teal in coastal Louisiana and the Little River Basin was 73,000.[…]
News Breaker
Teal season opens in Louisiana on Sept. 19
The 2026 statewide September teal hunting season begins Sept. 19 and runs through Sept. 27, the LDWF announced.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF to hold Bucks and Does Deer Hunting 101 class in Monroe on Oct. 10
The LDWF will host a deer hunting beginner’s class Oct. 10 in Monroe from 9 a.m.-noon titled Bucks and Does: Deer Hunting 101.[…]
Columns
Hiring a professional dog trainer
When deciding to get a dog, there’s three options: buy one already trained, self-train it, or send it to a trainer.[…]
Hunting
National Hunting and Fishing Day set for Sept. 26 throughout Louisiana
Louisiana’s National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) will be held Sept. 26 at four locations across the state.[…]
Columns
Creamy Cajun Venison Alfredo
Creamy Cajun Venison Alfredo is made with whitetail backstrap, fresh fettuccine noodles, butter and Parmesan cheese.[…]
Dove
LDWF agents issue 141 citations during opening weekend of dove season
LDWF enforcement agents issued a total of 141 dove hunting related citations on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 dove hunting season.[…]
Alligator
Louisiana recreational alligator lottery opportunities still available
Spots remain available for the Louisiana recreational alligator lottery, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agent recognized for waterfowl enforcement efforts
A LDWF Enforcement Division agent was recognized for his waterfowl enforcement efforts at the Sept. 3 LWFC meeting in Baton Rouge.[…]
Deer Hunting
BUK OPS Buknoculars
BUK OPS Buknoculars allow hunters to observe deer in enhanced low light conditions, zoom in for a closer look and record what they see.[…]
Dove
Dove hunting season opens statewide on Sept. 5, 2026
The 2026 dove hunting season begins Sept. 5 statewide, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Features
Early teal season gives waterfowlers a tune-up
Louisiana’s September teal season gives sportsmen a tune-up before the regular duck hunting season starts.[…]
Dove
September dove traditions
With the rise in popularity of deer hunting, especially early archery hunting, the traditional Louisiana dove hunt has fallen on hard times.[…]