Deer Hunting
Tensas River Refuge has been at the core for one hunting family
For one northeast Louisiana family, three generations have now benefited from the creation of the Tensas River National Refuge.[…]
Events & Announcements
New and improved Louisiana Sportsman Classifieds
Louisiana Sportsman has given our classifieds a makeover; a facelift that provides our readers with a site that is easier to use.[…]
Deer Hunting
Lucky 7 deer hunting
Louisiana’s Area 7 is a deer hunt region that’s known for some of the highest deer harvest rates year in and year out.[…]
Deer Hunting
2023-24 WMA Deer Forecast
Biologists give their reports for the annual Wildlife Management Area Deer Hunting Guide. Giving Louisiana hunters the outlook for deer.[…]
Field Reports
Cruising Lake Catherine for big redfish
Chas Champagne ties on the Matrix Craw from Matrix Shad and goes to Lake Catherine to work on some big redfish.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to offer introductory hunting course (Squirrel 101) on Sept. 16
The LDWF Hunter Education Program will hold an introductory hunting course titled Squirrel 101 at Waddill Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 16.[…]
Dove
LDWF reminds hunters dove fields cannot be burned due to state-wide burn ban
The LDWF is reminding hunters that dove fields cannot be burned in preparation for opening weekend of dove season.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF accepting applications for 2023-24 White Lake WCA waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct two youth, 30 marsh and 30 rice field waterfowl lottery hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.[…]
Deer Hunting
Reader Report: Finding trophy buck completed father-daughter dream hunt
Emily Adams of Mandeville, a freshman at Ole Miss, was at her family’s hunting property with her father when she killed a 10-point buck.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational Greater Amberjack state, federal fishing season to close Aug. 25
The federal NOAA has issued a closure for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery because catch limits established have been met.[…]
Features
Probing bluewater, scoping deer and nabbing gators
Dr. “Bubba” Bonneval, who not only spent a lifetime in the outdoors, he also spent a lifetime helping people as a physician.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Fresh shrimp for Campo’s Marina
Jared Serigné went with the guys from Campo’s Marina in Shell Beach to catch shrimp. Then took the shrimp to Crave Restaurant.[…]
Fishing
PFD, determination and a hero save fisherman’s life
Delcambre shrimper George Romero had to fend for himself as he drifted east along the Gulf Coast wearing an inflatable PFD.[…]
Fishing Reports
Ridge Guillory’s first speck
Ridge Guillory of Lafayette caught his first speckled trout in Grand Isle on June 8, 2023.[…]
News Breaker
2023 Waterfowl Population Survey results
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its report on 2023 Waterfowl Population Status based on surveys conducted in May and early June.[…]
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 2
The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 2.[…]