Deer Hunting
Agents learn about illegal taking of deer from social media
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) cited a St. Martin Parish man for alleged deer hunting violations on Feb. 13.[…]
Hunting
Deer of the Year
2018-19 Deer of the Year
Since deer season cranked up last fall, Louisiana Sportsman has written up almost 50 stories about big buck harvested all across the Bayou State.[…]
Turkey Hunting
Aggressive turkey provides laughter for outdoor photographer
Outdoor photographer Rick Small could only manage one photo of an aggressive turkey getting a little too close to a second photographer during a shoot on Feb. 10, 2019.[…]
Other Hunting
Hunters in Carolinas kill 149 coyotes in weekend
Hunters from across the Carolinas competed this past weekend in the sixth annual Carolina Coyote Classic. Together, they killed 149 coyotes.[…]
Deer Hunting
Racks return: Big Buck Contest details
The Big Buck Contest is a hallmark of the Louisiana Sportsman Show, and will be held this year March 15-17 in Gonzales.[…]
Alligator
Live frozen gators spotted at North Carolina nature park
Alligators don’t often have to worry about the water freezing around them, but they don’t seem to mind it one bit. They just freeze themselves in, but keep their noses above the surface so they can breathe just fine.[…]
Deer Hunting
Make deer feel more secure
Deer hunters can improve their chances with a little buffering and protection around attractive sites on their properties.[…]
Deer Hunting
Six sets of antlers seized by LDWF agents
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Tallulah man for alleged deer hunting violations on Feb. 1 in Madison Parish. […]
Ducks
Fried Wild Duck recipe
Humberto Fontova shares instructions on how to turn wild ducks into fried duck fingers in his Parmesan-Dusted Duck Fingers recipe.[…]
Deer Hunting
Two Belle Chasse residents arrested by agents on patrol
LDWF enforcement agents cited four Plaquemines Parish residents for alleged deer hunting violations on Feb. 1, 2019. Agents also cited one subject for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and another for pubic intimidation and threatening a public official in addition to their wildlife charges. […]
Deer of the Year
170-class buck downed in December near Sicily Island
Benji Nelson took a risky shot on a big Catahoula Parish buck in late December – and wound up with the deer of a lifetime that stretched the tape to more than 170 inches of bone. […]
Ducks
Public access to Catahoula Lake in jeopardy
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Dec. 28, 2018 in favor of landowners, meaning public access to legendary Catahoula Lake could be in jeopardy. […]
Deer Hunting
St. Landry Parish man cited for alleged night-hunting violations
A St. Landry Parish man was ticketed by LDWF agents for allegedly hunting a deer from a public roadway. […]
Deer of the Year
St. Amant hunter downs big White Castle 15-pointer at close range
Dillon Savoy got the thrill of a lifetime when he and a 15-point buck got within 10 yards of each other on a spoil bank in Iberville Parish. Savoy ultimately downed the deer with buckshot after some heart-pounding moments for his biggest buck ever. […]
Featured
Wintertime flooding impacts North Louisiana hunting and fishing
Excessive fall and early-winter rainfall frustrated North Louisiana sportsmen, scattering ducks, making deer hunting tough and forcing the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to close major roads leading to popular wildlife management areas.[…]
Ducks
Flyway Federation: ‘Hot-cropping’ a big reason for poor Louisiana duck seasons
Most Louisiana duck hunters didn’t exactly have a banner season in 2018-19, and according to Josh Goins, at least part of the reason is a change in agricultural practices in the northern part of the flyways that concentrate birds and keep ducks from migrating south until after the season is over. […]