Deer of the Year
Second chance results in trophy buck for Perritt
Tyler Perritt took down a 9-point buck when he was hunting in West Feliciana Parish on the opening day of archery season.[…]
Hunting
Columns
The Womack Journal: A long journey for the Cherrybark buck
Warren Womack of Bluff Creek describes the 1997 hunt where he killed 8-point buck under Cherrybark oak trees.[…]
Deer Hunting
Pre-charged pneumatic devices may be used to hunt deer during modern firearm season only
Pre-charged pneumatic devices may be used by hunters only during the modern firearm season beginning with the 2022-23 season.[…]
Deer Hunting
Cleaning and disposing of deer in the CWD control area
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is here to stay for now, and it is up to hunters to try to keep it contained. Unfortunately, Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (LADDL) detected its first CWD case in
Hunting
Use precautions when preparing and handling harvested wildlife
The LDWF would like to remind hunters and the public to take care in handling and preparing harvested wildlife.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF to provide CWD testing drop-off locations in Franklin, Madison and Tensas parishes
The LDWF is providing Chronic Wasting Disease drop-off locations within the Franklin, Madison and Tensas parishes CWD Control Area.[…]
Deer Hunting
Franklin, Madison and Tensas parishes CWD Control Area regulations for the 2022-23 deer season
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has adopted regulations for the Chronic Wasting Disease Control Area in northeast Louisiana.[…]
Columns
The Womack Journal: Trapped after success
Legendary Louisiana hunter Warren Womack of Bluff Creek talks about the buck he killed with his bow on Nov. 2, 1991.[…]
Ducks
LDWF to hold wood duck hunting seminar in Baton Rouge on Nov. 5
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a wood duck hunting seminar for beginners in Baton Rouge on Nov. 5.[…]
Deer Hunting
Bowhunter bags trophy Mississippi velvet buck
Avid bowhunter Holt Martin of Lake Providence, La., took this big buck during Mississippi’s first special velvet season in Issaquena County.[…]
Deer Hunting
WiseEye on the prize
When a buck walks by the WiseEye, it not only takes a picture, it analyzes all kinds of data and can track that specific deer’s movements.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Bobwhite quail
Bobwhite quail are small birds that prefer walking more than flying. Their numbers have declined, but are still highly regarded.[…]
Columns
How to properly set up your hunting bow
Use these steps to properly set up your bow. Failure to do so often results in frustration, additional work, and even total failure.[…]
Columns
Hunting camp stories abound, but tales of payback just never go away
Every deer camp has a cartoonish character like Elmer Fudd that comes back to the camp with outrageous stories of their adventures.[…]
Features
Squirrel Gravy
Across Louisiana, there’s plenty of public access, a large squirrel population, a liberal bag limit and a long season.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunting saddles
Excerpt & Meta Description: There are plenty of benefits to saddle hunting, including that you no longer need to find the perfect tree.
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