Deer Hunting
Shoot or don’t shoot, 2019 edition
Deer hunting is not just about killing deer; the hunter makes a management decision every time the trigger is pulled. Here’s how to make that decision.[…]
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Hunt the cold fronts, boys
It is a well-known fact among Bayou State deer hunters that when a cold front sweeps across the state, it’s time to be in a deer stand.[…]
Deer Hunting
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.[…]
Deer Hunting
Breaking down Louisiana’s big buck areas
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.[…]
Columns
The art of reading sign
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.[…]
Apex Predator
Internet tree scouting for Nuttall oaks
Before Joshua Chauvin takes any trips to new areas, he always studies maps for potential hunting locations. This article focuses on Nuttall oak trees.[…]
Deer Hunting
Area 5 deer season has been amended
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.[…]
Deer Hunting
High water forces deer season closure at Maurepas Swamp WMA
Rising flood waters in the Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (WMA) have triggered an automatic deer hunting season closure.[…]
Deer Hunting
Big & J’s “To Die For” Deer Attractant
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.[…]
Deer of the Year
Late afternoon bow hunt produces big 10-point
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.[…]
Deer of the Year
Big Bienville Parish 9-point goes down
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.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF makes chronic wasting disease testing service available to hunters
The LDWF has coordinated with Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to provide testing on harvested deer for the presence of CWD.[…]
Deer Hunting
After the flood: The bayou state’s deer herd
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.[…]
Deer Hunting
New deer urine regs clarified
The 2019-20 Natural deer urine regulations says it’s legal to use products from manufacturers involved with the ATA program.[…]
Deer Hunting
Venison Fajitas with a Cuban twist
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.[…]
Deer of the Year
Webster Parish brute bites the dust
On Oct. 1, Rachel Pepper killed this Webster Parish buck. It had 9 points with an inside spread of 18 ¼ inches and main beams 22 inches.[…]