Deer of the Year
Buck recovers after damaged antler and becomes true trophy again
Trent Buxton shot an impressive 8-point buck while hunting at his club in Calcasieu Parish on Oct. 26, 2025.[…]
Hunting
News Breaker
The November 2025 waterfowl population estimates
The 2025 November survey estimate of 1,238,000 ducks in Louisiana’s coastal region and Little River basin is 143% higher than last November.[…]
Deer of the Year
Small acreage produces big buck for Bossier Parish hunter
Amanda Culver of Haughton was hunting a small plot in Bossier Parish on Oct. 21 when she downed a big 9-point buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunting with late son’s gun results in big buck down
Krystin Naron was hunting with her husband, Trey, on Oct. 24 in Bossier Parish when she shot a 140-inch buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Lake Providence hunter gets surprise trophy buck
Holt Martin was hunting near Lake Providence, La., when he killed a big palmated 10-point buck with his bow on Oct. 21.[…]
Deer of the Year
Playing the wind pays dividends for Lincoln Parish hunter
Shannon Harper was hunting on private land in Lincoln Parish on Oct. 18 when he shot an impressive buck.[…]
Hunting
Flambeau Formula Bow Case
Protect your archery gear the right way with the Flambeau Formula Bow Case.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI to LDWF Hunter Education program for instructor recruitment, age certification
The LWFC approved a NOI to the LDWF Hunter Education program that would lower the certification age and enhance instructor recruitment.[…]
News Breaker
Tim Taylor wins 2026 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition
Tim Taylor of Watertown, South Dakota, has won the 2026 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Competition.[…]
Field Notes
Spotlight on a Southwest Louisiana game warden
The responsibility for patrolling the Sportsman’s Paradise falls on the shoulders of Louisiana wildlife enforcement agents.[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana 2025-26 primitive firearms season for deer season opens in parts of the state
Primitive firearms season will begin Nov. 8, in Deer Areas 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9; followed by modern firearms season Nov. 15.[…]
News Breaker
2025-26 Louisiana duck season opens soon
The 2025-26 Louisiana duck hunting season begins in the West Zone with a youth-only hunt November 8-9 followed by the first split.[…]
Deer of the Year
Two days and 1,400 yards later, Furr gets his buck
Kasten Furr was hunting on private land in Jackson Parish on Oct. 12 when he got a 140-inch buck with his bow.[…]
Columns
Wild Pork Boudin Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms can come in many shapes, sizes and fillings. Wild pork boudin and pepper jack cheese was used for this recipe.[…]
Ducks
All in on hunting wood ducks in the Atchafalaya Basin
Regardless of your palate, one thing is for sure, if you have a desire for wood ducks, plan to make a hunt in the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Features
WMA waterfowl report
No Wildlife Management Area in Louisiana gave up more ducks during the 2024-25 season than the Atchafalaya Delta WMA.[…]