Deer of the Year
Hunt lined up perfectly for hunter to bag 14-point Lafourche Parish brute
This big 14-point buck was shot by Chase Sonier with his Browning 6.5 Creedmoor in Lafourche Parish on Dec. 17.[…]
Month: December 2023
News Breaker
Governor-elect Landry names new LDWF Secretary
Louisiana Governor-elect Jeff Landry has named Madison Sheahan as his secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Hunting
LDWF hunting and fishing licenses may now be renewed prior to expiration
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries updated the licensing system to allow people to renew their licenses before expiration.[…]
Field Reports
Catching big trout on an old school color
On this episode of DockSide TV, Chas Champagne ties on an old school color, the Avocado, to target speckled trout.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Hunting swamp rats to eat for dinner
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné paddled his pirogue down a canal to hunt nutria rats to cook up for dinner.[…]
Ducks
Keeping the tradition alive, one hand-carved cypress and cane call at a time
Duck calls are like musical instruments and the sound board is what makes it work like it is supposed to and brings ducks to your decoys.[…]
Field Notes
Tioga teen archer is showcasing his talents on the world stage
Focus and attention to detail, plus countless hours of practice, have been the key to Hayden Constance’s ascent in archery competition.[…]
Deer Hunting
7 tips for escaping the crowds on Louisiana public land
When hunting public land, you are competing with many other hunters. Plan ahead, get into stealth mode and think outside of the box.[…]
Deer of the Year
Nervous doe alerts hunter to 11-point Beauregard Parish buck
On Dec. 10, Yancy Phillips of Lake Charles shot a big 11-point buck on his private lease in Beauregard Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational red snapper season to close Dec. 31
LDWF Secretary Rob Shadoin signed a declaration of emergency to close the recreational red snapper season on Dec. 31.[…]
Hunting Reports
Micah Palmer’s first buck
Micah Palmer, 15, got his first buck, this nice 8-point, in Glenmora on Nov. 13. John Winn and his dog helped to track the buck.
Fishing Reports
Kelli’s 19-inch redfish
Kelli C. Belanger with a 19-inch redfish caught Oct. 28, 2023 in Upper Wilkinson Bay. It weighed 12 pounds and was caught with a popping cork and dead shrimp.
Fishing Reports
Owen Authement with a longtail bass
Owen Authement with a longtail bass he caught on a deep drop charter trip with Capt. Ed Pitre with Southern Pride Charters.
Hunting Reports
Cohen Bercier’s giant hog
Cohen Bercier, 10, of Lafayette killed this big hog in Wilkinson County, Miss., on Nov. 4, 2023.
Hunting Reports
Scott Wylie’s trophy buck
Scott Wylie, pictured here with his grandsons, River Hastings and Crew Wylie, killed this beautiful buck in Singer, La., Area 8, on Nov. 10. It is his biggest buck to date and scored 140 2/8.
Hunting Reports
Carrying on the hunting tradition
Allyce Bordelon, 11, shot the spike at 100 yards on her very first hunt and first time shooting a rifle (243 cal.) on private land in Avoyelles Parish. She was in the stand with her dad,[…]