Deer of the Year
Third time seals the deal on Concordia Parish buck
On Nov. 3, Richard Hennigan, who hunts on family land in Concordia Parish, harvested a giant 11-point buck.[…]
Hunting
Columns
Few bucks have trophy potential; don’t be afraid to harvest the rest
Many hunters think that all young bucks have the chance to grow and become trophy class, but that simply is a dream.[…]
Dove
Agents cite New Iberia man for mourning dove hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a New Iberia man for alleged federal migratory game bird violations on Nov. 20 in St. Mary Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
Like Barney Fife, Wood was down to one bullet
Misty Wood harvested a big 9-point buck on Nov. 13 at her family’s property in Lincoln Parish, an 80-acre tract located west of Ruston.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer hunting can be an obstacle course
Plenty of stumbling blocks show up in a deer hunter’s way. Paul Meeks shares advice on how to avoid them and tag that big buck.[…]
Features
Gueydan guides: Don’t play games with specklebellies
With specklebellies occupying more attention from waterfowl hunters, especially around Gueydan, don’t take any chances. Cover all your bases.
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Ducks
Louisiana ducks are disappearing. What do hunters do about it?
The information gathered through aerial surveys over the past few years indicates a significant downward trend in duck numbers.[…]
Deer Hunting
Keep it simple, and you’ll kill more deer
Berwick bowhunter Duval Arthur Jr. has gone back to basics when he plans his deer-hunting excursions. That change has paid off.[…]
Deer of the Year
Brown uses crossbow to down Madison Parish trophy
Cody Brown of West Monroe harvested a 9-point trophy buck on Nov. 12. in Madison Parish between Tallulah and Waverly.[…]
Deer of the Year
Shongaloo hunter drops bragging-sized Webster Parish buck
Jason Campbell of Shongaloo was hunting in Webster Parish on Nov. 14 when he killed a trophy buck that measured 155 3/4 inches.[…]
Geese
Louisiana goose season begins like an old Clint Eastwood movie
Louisiana goose hunters have experienced the first 10 days of the 2021-2022 season. It’s been good, bad and ugly depending on where you are.[…]
Deer Hunting
Jonesville man arrested for deer hunting violations in Catahoula Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Jonesville man for alleged deer hunting violations in Catahoula Parish on Nov. 13.[…]
Deer of the Year
Louisiana Tech student cleans up on 15-point “Old Nasty”
Cade Clemons killed a monster 15-point with his Matthews VXR bow on Nov. 12 after hunting the deer 53 times since the season opened.[…]
Deer of the Year
Smith downs one of his “bucket list” bucks
On the morning of Oct. 31, Kevin Smith of DeRidder dropped a 200-pound-plus 10-point buck on property he hunts in Beauregard Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF removes injured deer from Baton Rouge hospital
LDWF personnel removed a deer on Nov. 15 from Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge after it had entered the facility.[…]
Deer of the Year
Huntress retrieves buck – but just “bearly”
Dedria Brashear of Ruston bagged this big-bodied 12-point buck at her hunting club in Madison Parish on Oct. 12.[…]