Deer Hunting
LDWF: CWD sample from deer harvested in Tensas Parish confirmed as positive
The National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa has confirmed that CWD was found in an adult buck harvested in Tensas Parish.[…]
Hunting
Hunting
LWFC approves amendments to proposed 2022-23 hunting regulations
The LWFC approved two amendments to the 2022-23 and 2023-24 hunting seasons rules and regulations at its February meeting.[…]
Hunting
LDWF to host public Zoom meeting on proposed hunting seasons and WMA rules and regulation changes
The LDWF will hold a Zoom meeting March 2 to present and gather comments on the proposed 2022-23 and 2023-2024 resident game hunting seasons.[…]
Deer of the Year
Buck shows up after going missing over a year
Bubba Wiley took a trophy 11-point buck on Jan. 10, 2022 on property owned by family members in Catahoula Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer feeding and carcass export ban in Tensas, Franklin and Madison parishes
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries is imposing a feeding and carcass export ban on deer in Tensas, Franklin & Madison parishes.[…]
Deer Hunting
Suspect CWD case found in a white-tailed deer in Tensas Parish
The Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has reported a suspect case of Chronic Wasting Disease to the LDWF.[…]
Deer of the Year
Big 9-point Richland Parish buck hard to bring down
Gordon Sorey finally took down a 9-point trophy buck that survived being grazed by an arrow and creased by a bullet in Richland Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Belle Chasse man arrested for drug and deer hunting violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF Enforcement Division agents along with PPSO deputies arrested a Belle Chasse man for alleged illegal drug and hunting activity.[…]
Deer of the Year
Refurbished rifle takes first buck for Suggs
High school student Tommy Suggs downed a trophy 10-point buck on family land in Catahoula Parish on Jan. 15.[…]
Features
Legends of the Outdoors – Dale Bordelon
Dale P. Bordelon, the owner of Bayou Beast Duck calls, is one of six new inductees in the Louisiana Chapter Outdoor Legends Hall of Fame.[…]
Columns
What happens at deer camp, stays at deer camp
“What’s done in Vegas, stays in Vegas. ”What about hunting camps? Same rule, and that’s where this story takes us.[…]
Columns
My first recurve deer: The culmination of one year’s hard work
If you enjoy the process and challenge of bow hunting, traditional archery enhances both of these elements.[…]
Hog Hunting
Washington Parish hunter downs hog with giant tusks
Ashton Corcoran nailed this 260-pound wild hog while he was deer hunting in Washington Parish this season.[…]
Features
Running of the squirrels
Running dogs for squirrels is work, but it’s still one heck of an exciting hunt. Michael Park shares tips for hunting the Pearl River system.[…]
Deer of the Year
2021-2022 Deer of the Year
We reviewed all of the big buck stories and share a few of the best that rank at the top of the class as 2021-2022 Deer of the Year.[…]
Deer of the Year
Thinking he missed three times, Holmes finds downed buck nearby
Cody Holmes was hunting on family land in East Feliciana Parish when he shot a big buck three times on Jan. 2.[…]