deer Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

Tagging that big Louisiana buck

Using ideas from successful hunters can play out in your favor when it comes time to put the crosshairs on that trophy whitetail buck. […]

Breaking down Louisiana’s big buck areas

Dave Moreland

Here’s a parish-by-parish look at state-record book bucks that shows a hunter needs to hunt north of US 190 if he wants to see his name in print. […]

The art of reading sign

Dave Moreland

Reading sign is as old as hunting. Sign is simply the evidence that game animals and birds leave on the landscape that shows they’ve been around. […]

The author took these two hogs hunting near the base of the mature Nuttall oak tree he's leaning on.

Internet tree scouting for Nuttall oaks

Josh Chauvin

Before Joshua Chauvin takes any trips to new areas, he always studies maps for potential hunting locations. This article focuses on Nuttall oak trees. […]

Area 5 deer season has been amended

From News Reports

The LDWF wants to remind deer hunters that the 2019-20 season for Deer Area 5 has been amended due to the unprecedented 2019 flood that impacted the area. […]

High water forces deer season closure at Maurepas Swamp WMA

From News Reports

Rising flood waters in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) have triggered an automatic deer hunting season closure. […]

Big & J’s “To Die For” Deer Attractant

louisianasportsman

If you think the sweet smell of golden niblets can draw deer in from long distances, step aside for Big&J’s new “To Die For” deer attractant. […]

Andy Harrison and his 148-inch Union Parish buck. (Photo courtesy of Andy Harrison)

Late afternoon bow hunt produces big 10-point

Glynn Harris

Andy Harrison killed a Union Parish 4 ½-year-old buck on October 17 that was scored by Buckmaster official scorer, Greg Hicks, with 148 inches of antler. […]

Caleb Guin shows off the big Bienville Parish 9-point buck he arrowed on Oct. 11 near Castor. The 4 ½-year-old deer had an inside spread of almost 21 inches, and green scored 140 5/8 inches of bone. (Photo courtesy of Caleb Guin)

Big Bienville Parish 9-point goes down

Patrick Bonin

Caleb Guin killed a big Bienville Parish 9-point buck on Oct. 11 near Castor and enjoyed an LSU win at Tiger Stadium that same weekend. […]

LDWF makes chronic wasting disease testing service available to hunters

From News Reports

The LDWF has coordinated with Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to provide testing on harvested deer for the presence of CWD. […]

After the flood: The bayou state’s deer herd

Dave Moreland

While deer can tolerate high water, animals can become stressed over time. When flooding is severe like it was this past season, it pays to be cautious. […]

New deer urine regs clarified

Dave Moreland

The 2019-20 Natural deer urine regulations says it’s legal to use products from manufacturers involved with the ATA program. […]

Venison Fajitas with a Cuban twist

louisianasportsman

Humberto Fontova uses his Cuban heritage and his love for Louisiana culture to concoct recipes. In this video, he shows how to cook venison fajitas. […]