Deer Hunting
CWD case confirmed in a whitetail deer in Concordia Parish
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a hunter-harvested white-tailed buck in Concordia Parish.[…]
Hunting
Newsletters
Commission approves first-ever special whistling duck season
After pleading with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Louisiana may get a special season on black-bellied whistling ducks.[…]
Deer of the Year
Ragley hunter fills last tag with once-in-a-lifetime buck
Jon Jukes of Ragley was hunting on private property in Beauregard Parish on Dec. 3 when he bagged a big 13-point buck.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunting big bucks in bad weather
Do you make the choice to stay home instead of hunting in bad weather? Or do you actually consider braving the elements for that big buck?[…]
Columns
Venison Scotch Eggs
With their satisfying combination of textures, Venison Scotch eggs perfectly embody an outdoorsman’s comfort food.[…]
Field Notes
FTA Trappers College
The Fur Takers of America Trappers College is aimed at those involved in or interested in professional and recreational wildlife trapping.[…]
Deer Hunting
An inside perspective on youth lottery hunts
Youth hunts are a wonderful activity. They introduce young hunters to the joys, trials and tribulations of deer and turkey hunting.[…]
Newsletters
St. Mary Parish hunter kills 528-pound black bear
Lannie Buteau of New Iberia got one of eight permits issued for Bear Management Area 1 and shot this 528-pound black bear in St. Mary Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
Natchitoches hunter takes down big 12-point
Luke Conway of Natchitoches shot a big 12-pointer his Winchester 308 lever action while hunting in Natchitoches Parish on Nov. 26, 2025.[…]
News Breaker
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza causing mortality in wild birds
H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is causing mortalities in wild birds in Louisiana, the LDWF announced.[…]
Deer of the Year
Young hunter drops big 12-point at Loggy Bayou WMA
Grady Bridges and his dad, Chris, were hunting at Loggy Bayou WMA on Nov. 28 when Grady got a big 12-point buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Broussard hunter arrows big 11-pointer in Avoyelles Parish
Seth Dupuis was hunting at his private club in Avoyelles Parish on Nov. 7 when he downed an impressive 11-point.[…]
Newsletters
Mid-season waterfowl report
A mid-season update from three waterfowl hunting guides in Cameron Parish, Gueydan and southeastern Louisiana.[…]
Deer of the Year
Eighth grader downs big buck with gun she won
Addi Small was hunting with her dad, Justin, on Nov. 30 in Bossier Parish when she shot a 170-class buck with her 6.5 Creedmore.[…]
Deer of the Year
Reader Report: Bossier Parish hunter lands rainy day trophy buck
Taylor Evans was hunting on Nov. 29, a rainy day in Bossier Parish, when he shot a 150-class buck with his .308 rifle.[…]
Deer of the Year
Youngster chooses bucks over ducks
Asher Rhodes was hunting with his grandfather on Nov. 28 in Jackson Parish when he shot a giant 14-point buck.[…]