Deer of the Year
Clark shoots huge 173-inch public-land buck
The day after Thanksgiving is famous for deep discounts, big savings and special offers to officially kick off the Christmas holiday shopping season.[…]
News Breaker
Deer Hunting
LDWF offers $1,000 reward in Rapides Parish deer hunting case
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking the public for help in connection with a deer hunting and trespassing case last month in Rapides Parish.[…]
Alligator
Online Civil War-era gator story a hoax, biologist says
You might have seen a recent story circulating online about a 185-year-old MIssissippi gator found with Confederate bullets in its body.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Foggy morning specks in the Sulfur Mine
When the colder air from the north collides with our warmer, milder air, fog is often the result _ and the fog has been showing up on a pretty regular basis these past few days.[…]
News Breaker
Duck Stamp Act of 2014 passes Senate, now awaits president’s signature
The U.S. Senate passed the Duck Stamp Act of 2014 today, which will increase the cost of a federal duck stamp from $15 to $25 if President Barack Obama signs it into law.[…]
Bass Fishing
Youngsville angler lands 10-pound plus Toledo Bend bass
On the day after Thanksgiving, Dwight Blanchard was having a ‘Black Friday’ – but he wasn’t doing any bargain shopping at all.[…]
Deer of the Year
Ruston mom goes 3 for 3 with nice bucks
When a baseball player gets three hits in three at bats, you can say he’s having a great game. […]
Deer of the Year
Big Webster Parish 16-point goes down
On a cold morning in Webster Parish last month, Jason Vollmer’s 13-year-old son, Brett, opted for a spot in a heated box stand on their private lease near Shongaloo.[…]
Hunting
LDWF agents cite five for alleged violations in Caddo, Bossier Parishes
Five residents were cited last month by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for alleged hunting violations in both Caddo and Bossier Parishes, according to a press release.[…]
News Breaker
Birds holding in East Zone marshes
The coastal duck population estimates for Louisiana’s 2014-2015 season were almost off the charts compared to recent years, and hunters in the state’s East Zone are also reporting seeing lots of birds. […]
Bass Fishing
Many angler catches third Toledo Bend lunker
By Derek Mong’s figuring, the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week was the best day to be bass fishing on Toledo Bend.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hester downs ‘Super Six’ in Red River Parish
There are times when you see a certain something you’d give your eye teeth to own or at least have access to, be it a special shotgun, a bamboo fly rod, or a piece of artwork that has you drooling.[…]
Deer of the Year
Haughton policeman shoots 16-point monster on Barksdale Air Force Base
The U.S. Air Force’s motto might be ‘Aim High,’ but Steven Kennon aimed mid-body and squeezed the trigger, just behind the huge buck’s shoulder.[…]
Deer of the Year
Loreauville hunter takes down nice Red River Parish 8-point
Irvin Stevens’ alarm clock didn’t wake him up on Friday morning, Nov. 14, but luckily he heard the rumble of trucks from some other hunters at his campsite as they headed off to their stands.[…]
Deer of the Year
Anacoco hunter drills big Vernon Parish 14-pointer
When she and her husband overslept earlier this month, Megan Asch was tempted to just cancel their planned hunt that morning and go back to sleep.[…]
Events & Announcements
Sportsman Store offering big holiday savings
Black Friday is still days away, but if you’re on the lookout for great gift ideas for sportsmen and sportswomen on your list, head to the Sportsman Store now for savings on popular clothing and accessories that are sure to be a hit on Christmas morning.[…]