Deer Hunting
LDWF: CWD sample from deer harvested in Tensas Parish confirmed as positive
The National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa has confirmed that CWD was found in an adult buck harvested in Tensas Parish.[…]
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Columns
My first recurve deer: The culmination of one year’s hard work
If you enjoy the process and challenge of bow hunting, traditional archery enhances both of these elements.[…]
Deer of the Year
2021-2022 Deer of the Year
We reviewed all of the big buck stories and share a few of the best that rank at the top of the class as 2021-2022 Deer of the Year.[…]
Deer Hunting
Outdoor lessons we learn from kids
What was an everyday hunting adventure for brother and sister Harley and Haven Harris one afternoon in November is a lesson for us all. […]
Deer Hunting
LDWF: No CWD detected in LA deer so far; sampling completed, final results to come
The LDWF reported on Dec. 30 that to date that no chronic wasting disease has been detected in test results of Louisiana white-tailed deer.[…]
Columns
Don’t even think about ever dry-firing a bow
A list of the dos and don’ts of bowhunting, the more common causes of archery mishaps and some expert advice for avoiding an accident.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF thanks deer hunters for CWD sampling participation, encourages more testing
LDWF thanks deer hunters for participating in chronic wasting disease sampling and encourages hunters to get their harvest tested.[…]
Features
Turn your outdoor trip into a treasured memory
Following Christopher LeCoq’s tips can turn your outdoor moment of a lifetime into a treasured memory that you can share for a lifetime.[…]
Deer Hunting
The ins and outs of scoring deer
Scorer Greg Hicks says every deer is special and hunters should enjoy their experience no matter the final numbers.[…]
Hunting Reports
Reader Report: A Thanksgiving holiday to remember
Baton Rouge youngster Clarke McRae Williams IV killed his first deer over the Thanksgiving holiday at his family’s camp.[…]
Columns
Few bucks have trophy potential; don’t be afraid to harvest the rest
Many hunters think that all young bucks have the chance to grow and become trophy class, but that simply is a dream.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer hunting can be an obstacle course
Plenty of stumbling blocks show up in a deer hunter’s way. Paul Meeks shares advice on how to avoid them and tag that big buck.[…]
Deer Hunting
Keep it simple, and you’ll kill more deer
Berwick bowhunter Duval Arthur Jr. has gone back to basics when he plans his deer-hunting excursions. That change has paid off.[…]
Field Reports
Top tips to kill bucks on public land
Deer hunting on public land can lead to your biggest trophy. These tips will show you how to kill bucks on public land.[…]
Deer Hunting
Leesville hunter harvests rare “unicorn” 9 pointer
Jared Phillips of Leesville bagged a 9-point buck with a unique unicorn antler on his hunting club in Vernon Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Take advantage of rain events during deer season
Whitetails will feed right before a front moves through, then bed down during any wind and rain. Plan your hunts with this in mind.[…]