Field Notes
Tioga teen archer is showcasing his talents on the world stage
Focus and attention to detail, plus countless hours of practice, have been the key to Hayden Constance’s ascent in archery competition.[…]
Hunting
Deer Hunting
7 tips for escaping the crowds on Louisiana public land
When hunting public land, you are competing with many other hunters. Plan ahead, get into stealth mode and think outside of the box.[…]
Deer of the Year
Nervous doe alerts hunter to 11-point Beauregard Parish buck
On Dec. 10, Yancy Phillips of Lake Charles shot a big 11-point buck on his private lease in Beauregard Parish.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF has successful woodcock banding night
After coordinating with landowners in West Feliciana Parish, the LDWF had a successful woodcock banding night on Dec. 12.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF: Deer hunters in northeast Louisiana urged to provide deer heads for free CWD testing
Deer hunters in northeast Louisiana are urged to place the heads of any deer they harvest in one of 13 free CWD Testing Collection points.[…]
News Breaker
Avian flu warning
H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is once again causing mortalities in wild birds in Louisiana, the LDWF said in a news release.[…]
Columns
Confit Squirrel Egg Rolls
These Confit Squirrel Egg Rolls have a crispy exterior along with the savory stuffing that makes for a wonderful combination.[…]
Deer of the Year
Two shots are better than one for Calhoun father-son
Scott McMullen and his son, Johnnie, were hunting together in Union Parish when they both shot a trophy buck that scored 157 1/8 inches.[…]
Ducks
$6.25 million coastal resiliency project coming to Lafourche Parish
Ducks Unlimited was recently awarded $6.25 million from the NFWF to construct living shorelines and marsh terraces in Lafourche Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
Taking old trophy buck is emotional experience for Caddo Parish hunter
On Nov. 30, Chris Lafitte of Bossier City was hunting in north Caddo Parish when he shot a 15-point trophy buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Cook connects with 170-class Bienville Parish buck on first sighting
William Cook was hunting on his 400 acre lease in Bienville Parish on Dec. 2 when he shot a big 13-point buck.[…]
Hunting
Red Ryder BB Gun
The Red Ryder BB Gun is a true classic, and is among the most popular Christmas gifts of all time, and for very good reason.[…]
Deer of the Year
Son alerts Domingue of non-typical 22-point Beauregard Parish buck
On Nov. 22, Craig Domingue was hunting at his hunting club in Beauregard Parish when he bagged a giant 22-point buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Steady hand helps Carrington nail 12-point Sabine Parish buck
Casey Carrington shot a 12-point buck with his Browning X-Bolt .308 at his hunting club in Sabine Parish on Nov. 14.[…]
Deer of the Year
No gun, no camo… no problem for Richard and his Natchitoches trophy
Neal Richard shot this 10-point buck on his lease in Natchitoches Parish with his nephew’s Savage 7mm 08.[…]
Deer of the Year
Young Holt has already harvested the deer of a lifetime
On Nov. 11, Clint Holt, 7, was hunting with his brother and father in East Carroll Parish when he shot this big 14-point buck.[…]