Louisiana Sportsman

This photo shows 10 trail cameras — nine the author painted himself and one unpainted.

Use paint brushes to stealth up trail cameras

April 9, 2019 Josh Chauvin

Unfortunately, many cameras on sale are often non-camouflaged. Well no need to spend more money. The cameras can be self-painted for only pennies in cost.[…]

Scientists dispute findings by Dr. Frank Bastian, an LSU researcher, that he has discovered a cure for chronic wasting disease, coined by popular media as “Zombie Deer Disease” because infected deer often salivate heavily, look lost, are emaciated and confused.

Zombie deer?

March 29, 2019 Brian Cope

Scientists dispute findings by Dr. Frank Bastian, an LSU researcher, that he has discovered a cure for chronic wasting disease, coined by popular media as “Zombie Deer Disease.”[…]

Trophy deer like this 10-point may be the exclusive target of some poachers who are only interested in the biggest and the best.

Trophy bucks will make some people make some awfully poor decisions

March 20, 2019 Keith LaCaze

Here are a couple of examples of situations where the desire for trophy deer overrode the constraints of legality, ethics and fair chase. […]

Finding a concentration of rubbed trees can give a hunter an idea where a buck that survived the season might have a bedding area.

Whitetail scouting starts now

March 13, 2019 Jeff Burleson

Feb. 1 is the prime day to start scouting deer for next year across most of Louisiana.[…]

Agents learn about illegal taking of deer from social media

February 25, 2019 From News Reports

Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) cited a St. Martin Parish man for alleged deer hunting violations on Feb. 13.[…]

The Big Buck Contest is a hallmark of the Louisiana Sportsman Show, and will be held this year March 15-17 in Gonzales.

Racks return: Big Buck Contest details

February 12, 2019 louisianasportsman

The Big Buck Contest is a hallmark of the Louisiana Sportsman Show, and will be held this year March 15-17 in Gonzales.[…]

Planting and cultivating a buffer of thick trees or bushes around a popular feeding area for deer can give animals a little more security to venture into the picture during daylight hours.

Make deer feel more secure

February 10, 2019 Jeff Burleson

Deer hunters can improve their chances with a little buffering and protection around attractive sites on their properties.[…]

Six sets of antlers seized by LDWF agents

February 8, 2019 From News Reports

Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Tallulah man for alleged deer hunting violations on Feb. 1 in Madison Parish. […]

Josh Chauvin dropped this 7-pointer with his .44 mag Contender pistol after the buck walked directly into the treetop he was hunting.

Apex Predator: Fallen treetops bring in the bucks

February 4, 2019 Josh Chauvin

Targeting fallen treetops is a great way to locate bedded-down deer, according to Apex Predator Josh Chauvin. […]

This evidence photo from the LDWF shows the illegally taken buck shot allegedly shot by Robert M. Harris Jr. on Jan. 19 in Tensas Parish.

Rayville man busted for allegedly shooting five bucks this season

January 28, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Robert M. Harris Jr. of Rayville was busted by the LDWF for a multitude of alleged deer violations in Tensas Parish, including harvesting over the limit of bucks, failing to comply with deer-tagging requirements and hunting deer from a public road in a moving vehicle. […]