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September 5, 2026

The cottontail rabbit is the most common wild rabbit in North America.

Species spotlight: cottontail rabbits

March 9, 2023 Brian Cope

Cottontail rabbits are the most common rabbits in North America, and are prized by small game hunters in Louisiana.[…]

Jim Sealy, Jr. and James Sealy, Sr. admire some rabbits they killed while hunting in a pine forest. (Picture by John N. Felsher)

Dogging wily rabbits

January 20, 2023 John N. Felsher

Any place where rabbits can find abundant undergrowth to hide from predators and succulent foods to nibble, hunters should find rabbits.[…]

CZ-USA 457 Premium .22

January 20, 2023 Brian Cope

This small game rifle feels right, is deadly accurate, looks sharp, and is full of features.[…]

Species spotlight: Fox squirrel

December 22, 2022 Brian Cope

The fox squirrel is the largest species of North American tree squirrels. They are highly coveted by hunters.[…]

Hunting a dust trail, the little Blue House and lots of squirrel mulligan

October 21, 2022 Kinny Haddox

Kinny Haddox recalls some hunting adventures he had with his friend Byron Rogers deep in the Caldwell Parish woods.[…]

Hunters have to be quick on the trigger to get a shot at a moving rabbit when they race across open ground, especially when a pack of rabbit hounds is on their trail.

Louisiana’s 2022-23 WMA small-game forecast

October 20, 2022 Don Shoopman

Seven regional biologist supervisors or biologist managers help hunters who want to choose one or more WMAs to hunt small game in 2022-23.[…]

Squirrel Gravy

September 23, 2022 John Flores

Across Louisiana, there’s plenty of public access, a large squirrel population, a liberal bag limit and a long season.[…]

LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 3

August 30, 2022 From News Reports

The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 3.[…]

A field of sunflowers is pretty to look at and dope for doves, making them prime spots to hunt around.

Dove dope

August 13, 2022 Kinny Haddox

Sunflower fields scream “Buffet Open” in bright yellow lights to resident and migrating doves. Sunflowers are literally dope for doves.[…]

LDWF offering free seminar on squirrel hunting skills

August 3, 2022 From News Reports

The LDWF Education Section will hold a free beginners squirrel hunting seminar in Baton Rouge on Sept. 17 at LDWF’s Waddill Wildlife Refuge.[…]

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

June 27, 2022 From News Reports

The LDWF is accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA dove and White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts for the 2022-2023 hunting season.[…]

Rabbit and Jalapeno Cornbread Dumplings

March 4, 2022 Nathan L. Judice

Rabbit meat has a clean mild flavor, can be used in a multitude of dishes, and is great game meat to introduce to the picky eater.[…]

Gamo Swarm Magnum .22 Air Rifle

February 20, 2022 Brian Cope

The Gamo Swarm Magnum .22 Air Rifle is a dream come true for squirrel hunters.[…]

Two men cited for rabbit hunting violations in Orleans Parish

February 8, 2022 From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited two subjects for alleged rabbit hunting violations on Feb. 6 in Orleans Parish.[…]

The squirrels stay locked down once the dogs locate their tree, but moving and shaking branches usually pushes them out of hiding.

Running of the squirrels

January 24, 2022 John Manion

Running dogs for squirrels is work, but it’s still one heck of an exciting hunt. Michael Park shares tips for hunting the Pearl River system.[…]

CZ Upland Ultralight All-Terrain shotgun

December 16, 2021 Dan Kibler

CZ’s Upland Ultralight All-Terrain shotgun can be a joy to carry, whether you’re busting bunnies or following a pointer.[…]