Deer Hunting
Hot doe spells doom for big Tensas Parish 8-pointer
A hot doe led a giant Tensas Parish 8-point to its demise on Dec. 4 when Shayne Williams dropped the big 154-inch buck. […]
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Deer Hunting
Two cited for allegedly spotlighting deer in Assumption Parish
Enforcement agents cited two men in Assumption Parish for allegedly spotlighting deer near Labadieville on Dec. 2, according to the LDWF.[…]
Deer Hunting
Monroe hunter sneaks giant Davis Island 10-pointer
BIll Harvey snuck onto a oak flat on Davis Island, and wound up shooting the biggest buck he’d ever laid eyes on. […]
Deer Hunting
Long walk results in big 11-point public land buck
A long hike into the Tensas National Wildlife Refuge produced a big public lands 11-point buck for Lake Charles’ Billy Bergeron. […]
Deer Hunting
Youngsville hunter shoots big Natchitoches Parish 10-pointer
The third time was the charm for Youngsville’s Larry Bringol — and this time he cashed in on a beautiful Natchitoches Parish 10-pointer. […]
Ducks
LDWF: Two plead guilty to baiting ducks
Two hunters who pleaded guilty to hunting wood ducks over a baited area received tough sentences from a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Alexandria this fall. […]
Ducks
Rare duck turning up in Louisiana hunters’ November bags
Black scoters are sea ducks more common the East and West coasts of the U.S., but several of the birds have already been shot this season by Louisiana hunters. […]
Deer Hunting
It’s not too early: Get a jump on the rut with deer scents
Even though the rut in Area 4 near Franklinton is likely still a month away, that didn’t stop a nice buck from falling for estrous doe urine used by the author last week. […]
Deer Hunting
Two Avoyelles Parish men cited for alleged deer hunting violations
Two Avoyelles Parish men were cited for alleged night-hunting activity after five freshly killed deer were found dumped under a bridge in Plaucheville, according to the LDWF. […]
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Dos and don’ts when the warden arrives
The words “game warden” often ring fear into the hearts of many sportsmen, but they don’t need to. Recent discussions with three wildlife agents who have almost 40 years experience in the field resulted in these ideas about how to do the right thing when you’re approached in the woods or on the water.[…]
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The Lake Pontchartrain Trestles trout parade begins
The Lake Pontchartrain Trestles becomes a boat parade in November, and with good reason.[…]
Deer Hunting
Big 12-point goes down at just 12 paces in Claiborne Parish
A frozen lock prevented Wade Holloway from heading to the deer stand he really wanted to be at — which wound up putting him in position to down a 12-point Claiborne Parish trophy buck. […]
Bass Fishing
West Pearl River getting right for bass
There are so many great fishing options during the fall that it can be hard to choose one. Speckled trout are practically committing suicide in the marsh, redfish are everywhere, shrimp are popping for their lives and huge flocks of birds are diving.[…]
Deer Hunting
Article on duck hunters shooting big buck generates questions
Capt. Jesse Savoie with the LDWF details the laws regarding the conflicts that come into play when a Louisiana hunter is attempting to hunt ducks and deer at the same time. […]
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Father, son die in Lake Pontchartrain Saturday
A father and son died Saturday during a fishing trip in Lake Pontchartrain near Irish Bayou, but authorities don’t yet know the details of the incident. […]
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Speckled trout slam in the Sulfur Mine
My old friend and former charter guide Gordon Matherne said November is the best month of the year to fish the Sulfur Mine.[…]