Deer Hunting
Tensas NWR bowhunt
On Dec. 28, Ryan Kunert killed this buck with his bow at 45 yards while it out looking for a doe that was bedded nearby. Kunert bleated and the buck stopped, offering a perfect quartering
Hunting
Deer Hunting
LDWF agents cite two Franklin Parish residents for deer violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited two Franklin Parish residents for multiple alleged deer violations including transporting deer carcasses into the state.[…]
Features
Louisiana turkey hunting legend shares his secrets
According to one Louisiana turkey hunting legend, scouting and listening are more important than calling when turkey season arrives.[…]
Hunting
LDWF encourages WMA users to utilize WMA Check In/Check Out App
The LDWF encourages visitors to the state’s Wildlife Management Areas to utilize LDWF’s free WMA Check In/Check Out App during the coronavirus pandemic.[…]
Apex Predator
Ball bungee tricks
One of the items Joshua Chauvin uses most in the field happens to be one of the cheapest and simplest devices out there: the ball bungee.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Ameristep Care Taker Magnum
Ground blinds are an option many adults are choosing to help keep the young hunters out of the unwavering eyes of a boss gobbler.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Escort Fieldhunter turkey shotgun
The Escort FieldHunter Turkey shotgun is specifically designed for turkey hunters. It comes with three interchangeable chokes.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Millennium turkey seats
One of the biggest challenges for turkey hunters setting up on a gobbling tom is being able to sit still for long periods of time. And yes, being comfortable is a key to doing just that.[…]
Ducks
Reader Report: Odd-looking duck
Jino Papania of Meraux shot this odd-looking duck on Jan. 13 while hunting in Yscloskey, La., with his cousin, Trent Tedesco. […]
Columns
Jakes: Shoot or not?
Some veteran turkey hunters would never shoot a jake, but a novice would no doubt be thrilled to bag one. Should you shoot jakes?[…]
Deer Hunting
2020 Louisiana Sportsman Show Big Buck Contest cut short
The 2020 Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival was shut down early and the show’s Big Buck Contest ended the second night of the show, with 27 entries.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF’s 2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp competition
Mottled duck will be the featured species for 2021 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Features
The little turkey call that could
Turkey hunting is perhaps the most-challenging outdoor sport. Cedar Hill’s Little Scratch Box can be the ticket to great turkey hunting.[…]
Hunting
Amendments banning sale of untested deer urine products, altering dove season dates
The LWFC adopted amendments to its 2020-21 Hunting Regulation Notice of Intent that would ban the sale of untested deer urine products in Louisiana.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF making leftover turkey lottery hunts available to public
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is making available leftover opportunities for WMA turkey lottery hunts.[…]
Deer Hunting
For Louisiana deer, spring green-out saves the day
When spring brings out new growth on natural plants, your local deer herd will prosper, but it takes more to improve their year-round health.[…]