Deer Hunting
LWFC approved DE expanding CWD Control Area in Northeast Louisiana
A Declaration of Emergency (DE) expanding the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Control Area to Ouachita Parish was confirmed by the LWFC.[…]
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Deer Hunting
LDWF issues DE in response to CWD detection in Ouachita Parish
A Declaration of Emergency has been issued by LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth in response to a recently confirmed CWD detection.[…]
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Venison Dumpling-Stuffed French Bread
Easy to slice, easy to share, and perfect for gatherings, this venison stuffed French bread was built with Super Bowl Sunday in mind.[…]
Deer Hunting
LWFC ratifies DE expanding Chronic Wasting Disease Area in East Central Louisiana
The LWFC ratified a LDWF Secretarial Declaration of Emergency expanding the Chronic Wasting Disease Control Area in east central Louisiana.[…]
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Do deer hunters believe what biologists say?
Ever since the early days of game management, deer hunters have been somewhat reluctant to listen to biologists concerning deer management.[…]
Deer of the Year
2025-26 Deer of the Year
We reviewed all of our 2025-2026 big buck stories and share a few of the latest with a look back at the top of the class.[…]
Deer Hunting
The pros of a deer sled
The sled is a very inexpensive, economical, durable, multi-use piece of equipment that will help you transport deer and hogs.[…]
Hunting Reports
Jeremy Mathews and his piebald buck
Hunter Jeremy Mathews harvested a piebald 8-point buck at the Piney Woods Hunting Club in Jonesboro this season.[…]
Columns
Venison Lo Mein
Venison Lo Mein is a twist on a beloved Chinese noodle dish known for its satisfying texture and savory flavor.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF issues Declaration of Emergency in response to CWD detection in Concordia Parish
A Declaration of Emergency has been issued by LDWF in response to a recently confirmed Chronic Wasting Disease detection.[…]
Deer Hunting
CWD case confirmed in a whitetail deer in Concordia Parish
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a hunter-harvested white-tailed buck in Concordia Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunting big bucks in bad weather
Do you make the choice to stay home instead of hunting in bad weather? Or do you actually consider braving the elements for that big buck?[…]
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Venison Scotch Eggs
With their satisfying combination of textures, Venison Scotch eggs perfectly embody an outdoorsman’s comfort food.[…]
Deer Hunting
An inside perspective on youth lottery hunts
Youth hunts are a wonderful activity. They introduce young hunters to the joys, trials and tribulations of deer and turkey hunting.[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana 2025-26 primitive firearms season for deer season opens in parts of the state
Primitive firearms season will begin Nov. 8, in Deer Areas 1, 4, 5, 6 and 9; followed by modern firearms season Nov. 15.[…]
Deer Hunting
Make the most of the rut
While the rut is generally your best chance to at least see a deer, successfully shooting a deer will likely be a lot more challenging.[…]