Columns
Squirrel Empanadas
Squirrel meat is rich, lean, and perfect for braising low and slow — especially when paired with roasted potatoes and flaky empanada dough.[…]
Small Game
News Breaker
Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season to open May 2
The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Saturday, May 2, and runs through May 24, the LDWF announced.[…]
News Breaker
Registration open for experimental youth rabbit hunt on Dewey W. Wills WMA
Registration is open for a youth rabbit hunt on Feb. 21, 2026, at Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area (WMA), the LDWF announced.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]
Features
Small game, big sport
Squirrel hunting offers opportunities to introduce youngsters to hunting and teach them skills that they will use for other pursuits.[…]
Dove
Dove season opens statewide on Sept. 6, 2025
The 2025 dove hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 6, statewide, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Dove
It’s time to focus on doves
Dove season offers a fantastic opportunity to introduce children to hunting. In the right spot, action can come fast.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder, Colfax on Sept. 6
The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 6.[…]
Dove
LDWF accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA dove and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for the Elbow Slough WMA dove lottery hunt and the White Lake WCA teal lottery hunt for 2025.[…]
Field Notes
Bag more spring squirrels
Louisiana sportsmen get a bonus opportunity to hunt squirrels during the spring season that runs May 3-25 with a daily limit of three.[…]
News Breaker
Spring squirrel hunting season opens May 3, 2025
The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins May 3 in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 25, the LDWF announced.[…]
News Breaker
Youth get opportunity to hunt for rabbits at Dewey Wills WMA
Four youth from across the state had an opportunity to hunt for rabbits during a youth lottery rabbit hunt on Feb. 22 at the Dewey Wills WMA.[…]
Features
Late-season squirrel hunts
When startled, squirrels naturally run to the nearest tree. In trees devoid of leaves, squirrels find fewer places to hide.[…]
Columns
Beagles — and hunters — can have plenty of fun chasing rabbits
If you’ve never been, rabbit hunting behind an experienced pack of dogs provides constant action, lots of fun and some great table fare.[…]
Columns
Squirreling away
It was a great day for squirrel hunting, and not just for me, but for another predator as well.[…]