Louisiana Sportsman

September 9, 2026

Duck numbers remain strong in 2013

July 15, 2013 From News Reports

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its report on 2013 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations, with total numbers estimated at 45.6 million breeding ducks in the surveyed area.[…]

Good, Good, Good

July 15, 2013 David Moreland

Since the Robertson Clan has cornered the market on the phrase “Happy, happy, happy” (Papa Phil has even written a book by that name), I decided the title for my column this month would be “Good, good, good” in reference to the good things that have recently happened in our wildlife management program in Clinton.[…]

Gear up for bayou bullfrogging

July 9, 2013 Josh Chauvin

When it comes to frogging, having the best gear will definitely put more legs in the pot. These cold-blooded critters only pump hot blood during the summer months, allowing them to jump at even the slightest hint of danger.[…]

LDWF issues notice of intent for 2014 wild turkey season

July 4, 2013 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission proposed 2014 wild turkey season dates and regulation changes at a meeting Tuesday.[…]

2013-14 early migratory bird hunting dates set

July 3, 2013 From News Reports

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission set the dates for the 2013-14 early migratory bird hunting seasons at their meeting yesterday.[…]

BowTech Experience

July 1, 2013 Louisiana Sportsman

Built to enhance every hunt, the Experience is an incredibly smooth compound bow from BowTech Archery that delivers a silent shot with ultra low vibration and pinpoint accuracy every time.[…]

Deer 365

July 1, 2013 Louisiana Sportsman

Deer 365 from Banks Feed is a mineral enriched protein supplement designed to enhance antler growth and meet all the nutritional needs deer have 365 days a year.[…]

The building of ‘Beulah Belle’

June 27, 2013 Gordon Hutchinson

In the late ’40s and ’50s, the United States was undergoing a boom economy, recovering from restricted materiel supplies that resulted from World War II.[…]

Early teal season bag limit bumped to six birds

June 25, 2013 Darren Digby

Waterfowl hunters received a special treat last week with the announcement that they will be allowed to kill six birds during the September teal hunting season instead of the four-bird bag that has been in effect for years.[…]

Hunter education instructor training set

June 24, 2013 From News Reports

Training for volunteer hunter education instructors has been set for June 28-29 at the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office Training and Educational Facility, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]

It just didn’t seem right

June 19, 2013 Bill Garbo

A couple of years ago one frosty clear morning in early January 2011, as the whitetail rut was rapidly drawing to a close, I still had not closed the deal on a particular 6 ½-year-old buck that had been on our hit list for the better part of two seasons.[…]