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June 6, 2026

A special Christmas hunt

December 7, 2024 Brian Cope

A long-ago rabbit hunt on Christmas Day is one of the author’s favorite outdoor memories from his childhood.[…]

Squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Oct. 5 in Louisiana

September 30, 2024 From News Reports

The Louisiana squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Saturday, Oct. 5, in all parts of Louisiana and run through Feb. 28, 2025.[…]

The outlook is good for rabbits on the Maurepas Swamp and Joyce WMAs because there hasn’t been a high-water event to push them out.

2024-25 WMA Small Game Hunting Guide

September 20, 2024 Don Shoopman

Biologists give their reports for the Wildlife Management Area Small Game Hunting Guide. Giving Louisiana hunters the outlook for the season.[…]

Louisiana dove hunting season begins Sept. 7, 2024

September 2, 2024 From News Reports

The 2024 dove hunting season begins Saturday, Sept. 7, statewide, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]

LDWF offering free seminar on squirrel hunting skills Sept. 21 in Minden

August 29, 2024 From News Reports

The LDWF Education Section will hold a free beginners squirrel hunting seminar in Minden on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m.-noon.[…]

LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 7

August 29, 2024 From News Reports

The LDWF will have lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season along with several LDWF WMA dove fields.[…]

Spinning-wing decoys, such as this one from Mojo Outdoors, create a strobe effect that looks like wings flapping. Birds can see that flash from a long way off. (Photo courtesy Mojo Outdoors)

Bring more doves in range

August 18, 2024 John N. Felsher

Hunters can try these helpful tricks to fool more doves and bring these swift fliers closer for better shots at them.[…]

Dove hunting is a great way to introduce children to hunting or involve them in the sport. They usually get to do a lot of shooting and stay more active. It’s a social experience. (Photo courtesy Dennis “Rusty” Barfield)

Managing land properly attracts and holds doves

July 20, 2024 John N. Felsher

For many landowners, dove season begins months before the shooting starts as they prepare their lands to attract and hold birds.[…]

LDWF now accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA dove and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts

June 27, 2024 From News Reports

The LDWF is accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA dove lottery hunt and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunt for the 2024 hunting season.[…]

Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins May 4

May 2, 2024 From News Reports

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins May 4 in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 26, the LDWF said.[…]

The thicker the better for rabbit hunters, like this one who is using a .22 rifle to get a good, clean shot.

A late season rabbit and hog stalk

February 4, 2024 Ricky Aucoin

If you want to have some fun, with lots of action, scout out a location with plenty of rabbit sign and try your luck on a walk-and-stalk hunt.[…]

Teaching a youngster to squirrel hunt at an early age may mean you’ll have a deer hunting buddy for a lifetime.

Start a squirrel hunting tradition

January 29, 2024 John E. Phillips

A late season squirrel hunt with dogs is a great way to teach the children to have fun in the outdoors and learn to hunt.[…]

John and Daniel Felsher show off some rabbits killed. Hunting rabbits without dogs takes effort and luck. Sportsmen need to flush the rabbits themselves. (Photo by John N. Felsher)

Rousting rabbits

January 26, 2024 John N. Felsher

Hunters can successfully hunt rabbits without dogs. It just requires planning, effort and considerable luck.[…]

(Left to right) Cody Laws, Troy Laurent and Lester Cline with dogs Jolene and Bell after a successful morning.

Treeing squirrels

January 5, 2024 Bryan Beatty

February is a great time to chase bushytails. This is when squirrel dogs get their chance, if they haven’t already.[…]

Barnett King Rat Havoc Hunter

January 5, 2024 Brian Cope

The Havoc Hunter is highly effective for outdoorsmen who take the time to master the art of shooting this top-notch slingshot.[…]

Confit Squirrel Egg Rolls

December 16, 2023 Jason Thornton

These Confit Squirrel Egg Rolls have a crispy exterior along with the savory stuffing that makes for a wonderful combination.[…]