Deer Hunting
LDWF makes chronic wasting disease testing service available to hunters
The LDWF has coordinated with Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to provide testing on harvested deer for the presence of CWD.[…]
Hunting
Deer of the Year
High school senior sticks stud Grant Parish 8-point
High school senior Hunter Greer, 17, of Creola, shows off the big 8-point buck he stuck on Oct. 9 near his home in Grant Parish.[…]
Alligator
Is ‘gator hunting due for a big change?
Commercial alligator trapping and alligator farming is being heavily affected due to a highly contested ban on alligator skins in California.[…]
Deer Hunting
After the flood: The bayou state’s deer herd
While deer can tolerate high water, animals can become stressed over time. When flooding is severe like it was this past season, it pays to be cautious.[…]
Deer Hunting
New deer urine regs clarified
The 2019-20 Natural deer urine regulations says it’s legal to use products from manufacturers involved with the ATA program.[…]
Field Notes
6 huge mistakes to avoid in coyote trapping
When you’re trapping this season, avoid these common mistakes when using foothold traps, and you’ll catch more coyotes than ever.[…]
Deer Hunting
Venison Fajitas with a Cuban twist
Humberto Fontova uses his Cuban heritage and his love for Louisiana culture to concoct recipes. In this video, he shows how to cook venison fajitas.[…]
Hunting
Use caution near logging operations on Thistlethwaite WMA
Hunters using the Thistlewaite WMA Limited Use Area are asked to use caution due to logging operations in the 345 acre tract.[…]
Deer of the Year
Webster Parish brute bites the dust
On Oct. 1, Rachel Pepper killed this Webster Parish buck. It had 9 points with an inside spread of 18 ¼ inches and main beams 22 inches.[…]
Apex Predator
Hunting black squirrels with a bow
The author explains how he’s taken black fox squirrels along the Mississippi River and surrounding bottomland hardwoods with a bow.[…]
Hunting
Thiessen’s V1 Whitetail Clothing
V1 Whitetail Clothing includes base-layer garments, lightweight, midweight and heavyweight offerings targeted at hunters.[…]
Contents
Louisiana Rut Report 2019
When bucks start chasing does, the hair goes with the hide, and good hunters know this is the time to connect with a buck.[…]
Columns
What’s new in broadheads for 2019?
Bowhunters have plenty of new broadheads to choose from for deer season. Determine the style that best fits your purposes.[…]
Contents
Ending Louisiana’s duck detour
The apparent healthy waterfowl population and subsequent drop in Louisiana’s harvest numbers begs the questions, “Why?” and “What can local hunters do?”[…]
Alligator
Three subjects cited for alligator violations in St. Mary Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three subjects for alleged alligator violations on Sept. 7 in St. Mary Parish.[…]
Contents
It’s a countdown to kickoff for big Louisiana bucks
Louisiana deer hunters need to finalize their game plans as the season approaches. Here are three hunters whose ideas have worked plenty of times.[…]