Hunting Reports
Thomas Templeton’s first deer
Thomas Templeton shot his first deer in Tarpley, Tex., with a 243 over Thanksgiving weekend. He was hunting with his father, Steven Templeton, and sister, Madeline.
Hunting Reports
Dewey Wills WMA buck for Lindon
Lindon Charrier of St. Bernard Parish made the 4 hour drive to his in-laws who live next to Dewey Wills WMA on Nov. 21, 2023 and downed this big buck at 12 yards. The deer
Columns
The thrilling and not-widely known secret dangers of outdoor writing
Outdoor writing is a dangerous business. Writing about the outdoor life and putting it down on paper for everyone to see and comment on.[…]
Field Notes
A closer look at the Bartholomew/Chemin-A-Haut connection
A section of the old Bartholomew channel was dammed off years ago. Known as “The Cut-off,” it offers fishing for bass, crappie and bream.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Freshwater and saltwater fish in the same spot
Jared Serigné went with Vinnie of the YouTube channel PelicanBoneOutdoors to catch freshwater and saltwater species in the same spot.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite two subjects for deer hunting violations in St. Landry Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two Port Barre natives for alleged deer hunting violations in St. Landry Parish on Jan. 19.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF seeks student workers for Waddill Wildlife Refuge
The LDWF is looking to fill two student worker positions at the Waddill Wildlife Refuge and Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge.[…]
News Breaker
Final Louisiana red snapper landing estimates for 2023
The LDWF estimates that 878,464 pounds of Red Snapper were landed during the 2023 private recreational season.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite three men for hunting violations in East Baton Rouge Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for alleged hunting violations in East Baton Rouge Parish on Jan. 18.[…]
Events & Announcements
Same show, new location for the 44th Annual Louisiana Sportsman Show
This year, the one and only Louisiana Sportsman Show will be held at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge March 1-3, 2024.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite Opelousas man for hunting violations in St. Landry Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited an Opelousas man for hunting violations in St. Landry Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
The real story of monster Richland Parish buck will remain untold
Jeff Perot of Ruston was trying to photograph deer in Richland Parish on Dec. 28 when he found a buck’s rack with 244 5/8 inches of mass.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite Charenton man for deer hunting violations in St. Mary Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Charenton man for alleged deer hunting violations in St. Mary Parish on Jan. 14.[…]
Field Reports
Throwing cut shad to load the boat in Venice
Jeff Bruhl and Todd Masson headed to Venice with some dead shad and caught big catfish. The day also resulted in tons of bass and redfish.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: Sucka Punch
Inspired and designed by bass pro Tyler Rivet, the Sucka Punch presents a different profile and a hook slot on the side.[…]
Columns
Venison Deep Dish Pizza
After multiple pizzas and plenty of trips to Chicago, I decided that a deep-dish pizza would be better suited for wild boar or venison.[…]