Louisiana Sportsman

Smith hunts veteran’s weekend, votes, and downs 10-point

October 16, 2019 Glynn Harris

J.D. Smith of Farmerville hunted the morning of Oct. 12 on the special weekend reserved for military veterans and downed a beautiful 10-point buck.[…]

LDWF makes chronic wasting disease testing service available to hunters

October 16, 2019 From News Reports

The LDWF has coordinated with Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to provide testing on harvested deer for the presence of CWD.[…]

Hunter Greer, 17, of Creola, shows off the big 8-point buck he stuck on Oct. 9 near his home in Grant Parish. The Grant High School senior made a 30-yard shot from a lean-on stand, and his Gold Tip arrow and G5 Havoc broadhead clipped the deer’s heart.

High school senior sticks stud Grant Parish 8-point

October 14, 2019 Patrick Bonin

High school senior Hunter Greer, 17, of Creola, shows off the big 8-point buck he stuck on Oct. 9 near his home in Grant Parish.[…]

Big flounder have made their way out of the marshes behind Grand Isle and are scattered along Highway 1 and around piers in the Caminada area.

Early flounder bite is spot on

October 14, 2019 Anthony Taylor

Ulysse “Bootsie” Toups Jr. caught 24 flounder in three days fishing along Highway 1 near Grand Isle. Toups said reports indicate the flounder are all over.[…]

Caitlin Scates of Ponchatoula with her “gator necklace” from a Sept. 21 trip to the Orleans Parish marsh. Will sport-hunting of Louisiana’s alligators control the population if commercial efforts plummet due to a shrinking market for skins?

Is ‘gator hunting due for a big change?

October 14, 2019 Anthony Taylor

Commercial alligator trapping and alligator farming is being heavily affected due to a highly contested ban on alligator skins in California.[…]

High water from a long period of flooding moved white-tailed deer into different habitats to avoid affected areas.

After the flood: The bayou state’s deer herd

October 14, 2019 David Moreland

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.[…]

New deer urine regs clarified

October 14, 2019 David Moreland

The 2019-20 Natural deer urine regulations says it’s legal to use products from manufacturers involved with the ATA program.[…]

It’s tough enough to trap a coyote when everything is set up correctly; make one of a half-dozen beginner mistakes and the task becomes almost impossible.

6 huge mistakes to avoid in coyote trapping

October 14, 2019 Brian Cope

When you’re trapping this season, avoid these common mistakes when using foothold traps, and you’ll catch more coyotes than ever.[…]

Venison Fajitas with a Cuban twist

October 11, 2019 louisianasportsman

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.[…]

Now’s the time to catch big bass chasing shad in the grass beds on D’Arbonne like this one shown by Todd Risinger.

D’Arbonne bass ready to get out and play

October 11, 2019 Kinny Haddox

According to local fisherman and tournament angler Todd Risinger, Lake D’Arbonne gives anglers several choices of where to target to catch bass.[…]

Andre Smith and Tim Hebert placed 7th in the Mr. Crappie Classic in Arkansas on Oct. 4.

Crappie Psychic team represents Louisiana in major $100,000 Arkansas tournament

October 11, 2019 Anthony Taylor

Congratulations to the Crappie Psychic team for placing 7th in the Mr. Crappie Classic on Lake Ouachita in Arkansas and representing Louisiana well.[…]

Two WMAs will be closed Oct. 26-27 due to military training

October 11, 2019 From News Reports

The LDWF is notifying users that Fort Polk-Vernon and Peason Ridge WMAs will be closed the weekend of Oct. 26-27 due to military training by the U.S. Army.[…]