Field Notes
Benton High School archer brings home gold
Savannah O’Donohue, 16, won three gold medals while representing Team USA in the Winnipeg 2025 World Archery Youth Championships.[…]
Hunting
Deer of the Year
Harvest Moon triggers big buck to appear
Mia Grant was hunting on private property in Caddo Parish on Oct. 6 when she downed a huge buck with her crossbow.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hogs and math test no problem for Rapides Parish hunter
Waylon Shackleford of Alexandria was hunting in Rapides Parish with his buddy, Hunter Vaughn, when he scored a big 10-point buck on Oct. 2.[…]
Deer Hunting
Barnett Wildcat Crossbow
The Barnett Wildcat CRX Crossbow packs a serious punch in a compact, lightweight design.[…]
Columns
Ducks on the brain
The 2025 Breeding Count Survey showed this year’s count of 16 waterfowl species showed virtually no change from 2024’s 33,988,000 estimate.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation offers exclusive black bear hunting experience
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation will launch an auction for an exclusive black bear hunting experience for the 2025 season.[…]
Deer of the Year
Bienville Parish gives up big buck to Quitman hunter
Bradley Koonce was hunting at Sandy Hills Hunting Club in Bienville Parish on Oct. 3 when he got a big trophy buck with his crossbow.[…]
Hunting
Hunting seasons on Kisatchie National Forest open as usual
Squirrel and rabbit seasons opened as scheduled Saturday morning, October 4, on the Kisatchie National Forest.[…]
Newsletters
LWFC receives presentation on the 2025 black bear lottery and hunting season
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries received 1,330 applications from 1,119 hopeful hunters for this year’s black bear season. […]
Deer of the Year
Opening day crossbow success for LaPrairie
Shawn LaPrairie of Colfax was hunting at Kisatchie National Forest in Grant Parish on Oct. 1 when he got an impressive buck with his crossbow.[…]
News Breaker
Squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons open Oct. 4, 2025
The Louisiana squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Saturday, Oct. 4, in all parts of Louisiana and run through Feb. 28, 2026.[…]
Alligator
Brothers bag alligator tagged in the last century
David Hanson, Jeffrey Lawrenson and Trevor Fedoruk with the alligators they got on Sept. 11, including Fedoruk’s tagged gator.[…]
Field Notes
Don’t knock this video game!
The GAIM Shooting Simulator allows you to go hunting at your convenience from your home, no matter the weather.[…]
Columns
Hunt tests are great fun for both the dog and handler
If you’re trying to keep a dog at the top of its game, training in the “off season” fills the void. Why not give hunt tests a try?[…]
Squirrel
LDWF opens registration for the beginner squirrel hunt on Dewey Wills WMA
The LDWF has announced that registration is now open for it’s first-ever Introduction to Squirrel Hunting Workshop at Dewey Wills WMA.[…]
News Breaker
Waterfowl population estimates in Louisiana’s Coastal Zone and on Little River Basin
The 2025 statewide teal season in Louisiana, during which cinnamon, blue-, and green-winged teal may be harvested, began Sept. 20.[…]