Events & Announcements
LDWF welcomes seven new enforcement agents
Seven new cadets officially became enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries during a graduation ceremony Tuesday in Baton Rouge.[…]
News Breaker
Deer of the Year
Summerfield hunter shoots big Union Parish 10-pointer
William Smith and his son, Chase, headed out to their box blind Saturday afternoon in Union Parish, with the plan being that the 13-year-old would get a shot at his first deer of the season.[…]
Coastal Projects
Coastal restoration projects endangered by Jindal-sponsored budget scheme
Lame-duck Gov. Jindal is at it again, looking to raid funds to cover a nearly $500 million mid-year budget deficit instead of pursuing more-permanent fiscal remedies, a New Orleans news site has reported.[…]
Hunting
Top 12 Christmas gifts for the sportsman
We’ve all been there on Christmas Day, right?
Most of the time, the box is a dead giveaway — but at least it gives you a little bit of prep time to practice the obligatory “I love it!” silently before you rip off the wrapping paper from Aunt Wilma and see your brand-new tie, scarf or socks for the very first time.[…]
Deer of the Year
10-point ‘déjà-vu’ buck goes down in Claiborne Parish
Just about one year ago – on November 14, 2014 to be exact – Arcadia’s Thomas Bourn put the pop on a big 8-point buck that scored in the 140s, which was highlighted on LouisianaSportsman.com.[…]
Deer Hunting
Newellton man cited for night hunting, other deer violations
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries busted a 29-year-old Newellton man for allegedly shooting four antlered deer at night in Tensas Parish.[…]
News Breaker
New 3,000-acre waterfowl impoundment on Dewey W. Wills WMA ready for East Zone opener
A brand new 3,000-acre waterfowl impoundment north of the Catahoula Lake Diversion Canal on the Dewey W. Wills WMA has been completed and is ready to go for the opening day of the East Zone duck season on Saturday, Nov. 21.[…]
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Cast and blast: Duck hunters pack in fishing poles and shotguns on the Atchafalaya Delta
For Ben Givens, weekends during duck season are action-packed events at his camp near Wax Lake in the Atchafalaya Delta.[…]
Deer of the Year
Glenmora hunter shoots nice 10-point in Rapides Parish
Talk about a solid return on investment.
Jarrod Coker was invited to join a Rapides Parish deer lease this past weekend – and on only his second day of hunting there – shot a big 10-point the likes of which hadn’t been seen on the property in at least 50 years. […]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF plans drawdown for Saline Lake starting Nov. 19
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled a drawdown for Saline Lake starting Thursday to control giant salvinia.[…]
Deer of the Year
Bowhunter doubles down on Atchafalaya Delta WMA deer
For a guy who just purchased his first bow in August, Sunday morning’s hunt on the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area was an epic one for Aaron Hue.[…]
Deer Hunting
Rare white-hooved buck goes down in Ouachita Parish
When Terrence Burke took a 100-yard shot at a nice buck earlier this month, he recognized the 8-pointer from several trail cam pics he had reviewed this season.[…]
Deer Hunting
10 tips for public deer hunting
I’ve never killed a deer on public land. Seen a few, including one of the largest bucks I’ve ever laid eyes on.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana’s fall red snapper season to open in state waters on Friday
It’s the season to be thankful — and many Louisiana recreational anglers are thankful to have another shot at catching red snapper in state waters this year.[…]
Bass Fishing
Why the pros turn to square-bills
The look a little different — not like a run-of-the-mill crankbait with a round, diving bill. The slab of plastic sticking out of their mouths can be squared off at the end or shaped like a coffin.[…]
Deer Hunting
115-year-old buck makes Louisiana’s B&C record book
When Joe Sam Rolfe met with the folks at White Oak Bluff campsite on the Boeuf River, little did he know that the sidearm he carried would one day put his name in the Louisiana record books.[…]