Louisiana Sportsman

April 28, 2026

Shooting sporting clays is a good way to hone your wingshooting skills for the upcoming dove season. (Photo by Terry L. Jones)

Clay birds

August 13, 2023 Terry L. Jones

August is the perfect time to start practicing for opening day. Shooting clay birds is one of the best ways to sharpen your shotgun skills.[…]

Maven B.3 binoculars

August 12, 2023 Brian Cope

These premium binoculars from Maven will improve your hunts while adding very little bulk or weight to your pack.[…]

LDWF reminds dove hunters only non-toxic shot size 6 or smaller allowed on WMAs, LDWF private dove field leases

August 10, 2023 From News Reports

When hunting on LDWF WMA dove fields and LDWF private dove field leases, only non-toxic shot size 6 or smaller is allowed.[…]

The key to a fantastic print begins with proper application of washable paint on the fish or animal. (Photo courtesy Lesle Charleville)

Louisiana fish and gators live on through Gyotaku artwork

August 7, 2023 Kinny Haddox

Leslie Charleville practices gyotaku, an ancient form of Japanese art that serves as a way for fishermen to keep a record of their fish.[…]

Raccoons are among the most easily recognized animals on the planet.

Species Spotlight: Raccoon

August 4, 2023 Brian Cope

Once treasured among fur hunters and trappers, raccoons are still one of the most important furbearing animals in the U.S.[…]

Kung Pao frog legs

July 31, 2023 Jason Thornton

Whether you’re a spice enthusiast or looking to explore new flavors, Kung Pao frog legs is a dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.[…]

LDWF accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts

July 28, 2023 From News Reports

The LDWF is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF WMAs for the 2023-2024 hunting season.[…]

Hunting rules, regulations, season schedules for 2023-24 now available

July 27, 2023 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2023-24 hunting regulations pamphlet online at the LDWF website.[…]

Hunters not allowed to shoot mottled ducks early; limits reduced

July 23, 2023 John N. Felsher

Mottled ducks will be off limits for the first 15 days of the season with a limit of one per day after that in both zones.[…]

Dove details

July 21, 2023 John Manion

Drew Mire and Blake LeMaire hunt doves on thousands of acres of agricultural fields for corn, soybeans and milo in the Jonesville area.[…]

Pre-charged pneumatic devices, whether in wood or synthetic, look a bit different than firearms, but are accurate weapons.

Pre-charged pneumatic devices can be powerful hunting guns

July 20, 2023 Kinny Haddox

The state’s lawmakers passed a new law allowing pre-charged pneumatic devices to be used for deer hunting with the 2022-23 season.[…]

Wetlands and grasslands are both important to good waterfowl nesting and breeding.

Conservation leaders give pre-season report on waterfowl outlook

July 14, 2023 Joe Curtis

Ducks Unlimited Canada and Delta Waterfowl Canada both feel Saskatchewan and Manitoba prairie lands are vital for Louisiana’s duck season.[…]

Sawyer Permethrin Fabric Treatment

July 14, 2023 Brian Cope

Ward off ticks, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry with this Sawyer fabric treatment.[…]

New book points out LSU football helped Branch survive hunting accident

July 13, 2023 Kinny Haddox

Former college athlete Matt Branch wrote a book about the 2018 near death experience that resulted in the amputation of his left leg.[…]

"Hunter," owned by Raymond Blount, with a nearly submerged recovery.

Learning to trail wounded deer is a great addition to your dog’s skill set

July 9, 2023 Bryan Beatty

Another trick to add to your dog’s bag is to train them to blood trail wounded deer, and it’s gaining popularity with each season.[…]

Today’s crossbows are deadly accurate, and offer many benefits to hunters.

In defense of the crossbow

June 30, 2023 Pete Rogers

The crossbow is a formidable hunting tool, and is considerably older than the compound bow.[…]