Louisiana Sportsman

June 6, 2026

Four tips to help you score more springtime squirrels

May 11, 2023 Brian Cope

Springtime squirrels aren’t always easy to shoot. They are frisky, on the move and hunters are faced with the greening of the forest.[…]

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.[…]

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 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.[…]

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.[…]

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.[…]

LDWF to hold beginners squirrel hunting seminar Sept. 18

August 17, 2021 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a squirrel hunting seminar for beginners in Baton Rouge on Sept. 18, 2021.[…]

Spring squirrels: a tasty bonus treat for Louisiana hunters

April 23, 2021 Glynn Harris

Louisiana’s three-week spring squirrel season gives hunters a chance to test their dogs — and put some great game on the table.[…]

How to clean and cook a squirrel

February 15, 2021 Brian Cope

Squirrel hunting season is going strong, offering up fast action and tasty meals for hunters who also know how to cook them.[…]

LDWF issues correction for youth squirrel season dates for WMAs

September 25, 2020 From News Reports

Youth squirrel season on select LDWF WMAs will be Sept. 26-27 and not Sept. 28-29 as was incorrectly published in the hunting pamphlet.[…]

LDWF to host squirrel hunting seminar for beginners

August 13, 2020 From News Reports

The LDWF will hold a squirrel hunting seminar for beginners in Baton Rouge on Sept. 19. The event will be held at LDWF’s Waddill Wildlife Refuge.[…]

Spring squirrel season opens May 2

April 29, 2020 From News Reports

Spring squirrel hunting season begins May 2 in Louisiana and the LDWF reminds hunters to use social distancing practices due to the coronavirus pandemic.[…]

Spring hunting for squirrels gives additional time to take youth into the woods for this popular game animal. (Photo by Chris Berzas)

Spring squirrel season a great reason to stay in the woods

April 23, 2020 Chris Berzas

There’s no reason for hunters to leave the woods after turkey season ends. Just stay and have fun chasing bushytails in May.[…]

LWFC approves NOI clarifying language on DMAP extended season options

January 10, 2020 From News Reports

The LWFC approved a notice of intent clarifying language on extended season options and extended squirrel season on Tier 1 Participation in the DMAP.[…]

During the second weekend of squirrel season on Richard K. Yancey WMA, the O’Connor family — Nicholas, Taylor and their father Kenneth — scored a limit of grey and fox squirrels. According to Kenneth O’Connor, squirrels were actively feeding in a bottomland area crossing a couple of sloughs.

Louisiana squirrel season update

November 26, 2019 Chris Berzas

Cody Cedotal, small-game study leader with the LDWF, had a very positive report on the state’s squirrel hunting season thus far.[…]