News Breaker
Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery to open Aug. 29
The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery will open to state hunters beginning Aug. 29 and run through Sept. 25.[…]
Other Hunting
News Breaker
Louisiana State Legislator passes House Bill 684 re-establishing a black bear season in Louisiana
The Louisiana State Legislature passed House Bill 684 to allow LDWF to fund the management and conservation of the Louisiana black bear.[…]
Features
Bear angry
If you want to rile folks up, just get in a discussion about black bears in the state and where, how and why they should be hunted.[…]
Columns
Quail, woodcock offer special challenges for hunters, dogs
There are still some places that hold huntable numbers of quail and woodcock where hunters and their dogs can pursue them.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to hold public hearing on amended black bear hunting NOI
The LDWF will conduct a public hearing May 21 in Monroe to collect input on the amended Louisiana black bear hunting season NOI.[…]
Field Notes
Out of State Destinations: Western Elk
The best way to locate a spot to elk hunt is through a guide, but if you want to do it on your own, Andy Dyess of Madison, Miss., has advice.[…]
Newsletters
Latest black bear NOI moves proposed Louisiana season forward
The LWFC adopted an amended Notice of Intent to hold a Louisiana black bear hunting season in December of 2024 in northeast Louisiana.[…]
Newsletters
Bear talk
Public comments were heard concerning the proposed black bear hunting season during the LWFC March meeting.[…]
Columns
Cajun Nutria Poutine
Poutine typically features fries, cheese curds, and gravy. In this version of poutine, add a Cajun twist by using nutria.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to hold three public hearings in January on Louisiana black bear hunting season NOI
LDWF will conduct three public hearings in January to receive public input for the Louisiana black bear hunting season notice of intent.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF has successful woodcock banding night
After coordinating with landowners in West Feliciana Parish, the LDWF had a successful woodcock banding night on Dec. 12.[…]
Newsletters
Extremely low proposed bear harvest limit met with displeasure
Outdoorsmen and hunters took to social media expressing their displeasure with a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Louisiana’s first bear season in years passed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Nov. 2.[…]
Columns
Species Spotlight: Bobcat
Bobcats are highly adaptable and can thrive in diverse environments, including forests, swamps, deserts, and even urban areas.[…]
Columns
Species Spotlight: American Opossum
Opossums are the only marsupials found in North America. They are known for their small size, pointed faces, and hairless prehensile tails.[…]
Newsletters
A 2024 Louisiana bear season?
Bears in certain areas of Louisiana are problematic and causing economic losses and declining hunting opportunities in some areas.[…]
Columns
Species Spotlight: Raccoon
Once treasured among fur hunters and trappers, raccoons are still one of the most important furbearing animals in the U.S.[…]