Deer of the Year
2022-23 Deer of the Year
We reviewed all of our 2022-2023 big buck stories and share a few of the latest with a look back at the top of the class. […]
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Venison stroganoff
This is an easy “two pot” meal, one for the venison stroganoff and one for the starch that can be prepared at home or at the camp. […]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana Sportsman Show Big Buck Contest is back!
Bring your trophy deer to the Sportsman Show, March 17-19 If you have not heard the news, the Big Buck Contest is back at the Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in […]
Deer Hunting
Five additional suspected cases of CWD discovered in Tensas Parish
Five more suspected cases of chronic wasting disease in deer have been discovered in Tensas Parish, the LADDL reported. […]
Field Notes
Stealthy pirogues pay off during late-season hunting trips
Using a pirogue or jon boat to creep along creeks, sloughs, and lake edges can be an effective way to hunt this time of year. […]
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI for hunting regs, hunting seasons and WMA rules for 2023-24
The LWFC adopted notices of intent for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 hunting seasons, 2023-24 general and WMA hunting seasons. […]
Deer Hunting
Case two of CWD confirmed
Dr. James M. LaCour made the announcement that a second deer harvested in Tensas Parish has been confirmed to have Chronic Wasting Disease. […]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana Legends of the Outdoors – Paul Meeks
Paul Meeks is the founder and developer of API Outdoors, which became the country’s largest producer of tree stands. […]
Deer Hunting
LDWF reports second presumptive CWD positive case in Louisiana
The LADDL has reported the first suspected case of chronic wasting disease for the 2022-23 hunting season. […]
Deer Hunting
LDWF reminds deer hunters of CWD Control Area regulations in northeast Louisiana
The LDWF reminds deer hunters of regulations for the Chronic Wasting Disease Control Area in northeast Louisiana. […]
Columns
Venison Osso Buco
While the traditional Osso Buco uses veal, this recipe incorporates the shank of the deer, the part that exists below the knee of each leg. […]
Deer Hunting
Learn to hunt hard and stay young
Hunt deer in southeast Louisiana’s piney woods and your deer hunting qualifies as among the most challenging on the continent. […]
Columns
Venison and Eggplant Lasagna
Open your freezer and grab a bag of your favorite wild game to get your new year started on a healthy note! […]
Deer Hunting
Punch those late-season deer tags
With a little planning and a slower more thought-out approach, late season deer hunting can be a great time to punch your tag. […]
Columns
For crossbows, faster isn’t always better
Crossbows can shoot faster and farther than ever before, but is that necessarily a good thing? We look at the pros and cons. […]
Hunting Reports
Tripp’s first deer
Tripp Billeaudeau was hunting in Opelousas last season when he killed his first deer. […]