Deer Hunting
Suspect CWD case found in a white-tailed deer in Tensas Parish
The Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has reported a suspect case of Chronic Wasting Disease to the LDWF.[…]
Year: 2022
Field Reports
Great fishing near historic fort
After too many days locked indoors, March Man Masson jumped through a small weather window, and found an excellent bite despite a dead tide.[…]
Deer of the Year
Big 9-point Richland Parish buck hard to bring down
Gordon Sorey finally took down a 9-point trophy buck that survived being grazed by an arrow and creased by a bullet in Richland Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Gov. Edwards appoints Brandon DeCuir to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Brandon J. DeCuir, of Baton Rouge, has been appointed to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission by Gov. John Bel Edwards.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF concludes drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The LDWF has concluded a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes for the purpose of giant salvinia control.[…]
Deer Hunting
Belle Chasse man arrested for drug and deer hunting violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF Enforcement Division agents along with PPSO deputies arrested a Belle Chasse man for alleged illegal drug and hunting activity.[…]
Hunting Reports
First trophy buck for Pierce
Pierce Fry, 13, of Central, killed his first trophy buck in West Feliciana Parish.
News Breaker
LDWF honored with national award for Bussey Brake restoration
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has received national recognition for its work in fisheries management.[…]
Fishing
LDWF estimates inland fish kills following Hurricane Ida
Following Hurricane Ida’s landfall, LDWF staff estimate that approximately 280 million fish were killed in inland waters.[…]
Deer of the Year
Refurbished rifle takes first buck for Suggs
High school student Tommy Suggs downed a trophy 10-point buck on family land in Catahoula Parish on Jan. 15.[…]
Features
Legends of the Outdoors – Dale Bordelon
Dale P. Bordelon, the owner of Bayou Beast Duck calls, is one of six new inductees in the Louisiana Chapter Outdoor Legends Hall of Fame.[…]
Field Reports
Trolling for winter trout
Chas Champagne showcases a winter technique to put speckled trout in the boat by trolling for them in deep man made canals.[…]
Hunting Reports
Mama Katie’s monster buck
My wife, Katie Vining, is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. We met about 10 years ago and currently reside in Shreveport. We have three kids – John William, 4, Maggie, 2, and Julian, 2. As a[…]
Hunting Reports
Late season bucks caught fighting
Jeremy Jones of DeRidder caught these two late season bucks fighting. This is one of three separate occasions of different bucks within the last month. The location is South Vernon Parish/Beauregard Parish line on property[…]
Hunting Reports
First duck on the fly
Dylan Raffray holds his first duck taken on the fly in Theriot, La.
Hunting Reports
Sherburne WMA buck for Kayden
Kayden Arceneaux was hunting at Sherburne WMA on Jan. 2, 2022 when he killed this 8-point that weighed 161 pounds and had a 15 1/4-inch inside spread. “I took my oldest son, Kayden Arceneaux, on[…]