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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.[…]
Hunting
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Venison Meat Pies
It didn’t take Jason Thornton long before he developed his own version of meat pies. But they would include venison instead of beef.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hungry alligators beat hunter to trophy Black Bayou Refuge buck
Gage Paulk was hunting on the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge on Oct. 2 when he had to scare off two alligators to get to his buck.[…]
Deer of the Year
Lincoln Parish hunter puts the pop on “wide boy”
Heather Crawford killed a 9-point buck, nicknamed “Wide Boy,” with her crossbow on Oct. 7 near Dubach in Lincoln Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF modifying CWD Control Area to include portion of East Carroll Parish East of Mississippi River
The LDWF will modify the CWD Control Area to include a small portion of East Carroll Parish, east of the Mississippi River.[…]
Deer of the Year
Huff credits father-in-law for success harvesting big buck
On an Oct. 1 hunt, Caleb Huff of Bentley arrowed a big 8-point buck with a 17 ½-inch spread on private land in Grant Parish.[…]
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.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Bergara BMR Carbon
The Bergara BMR Carbon is a great rifle for small game hunting or for plinking.[…]
Columns
Find your best release
Archery hunters have three types of release aids to choose from. Which works best for you?[…]
Columns
Contrary to popular belief, October is not the first month of deer season
October is the tenth month of deer season. Deer are fair game and Louisiana hunters are up and at ‘em and ready to hunt.[…]
Alligator
Soileau expedition harvests massive Sicily Island alligator
A 13-foot 9-inch alligator was killed near Sicily Island on Sept. 22 by customers with Full Strap & Stringer Outfitter and Guide Service.[…]
Hunting
U.S. Congress passes bill to keep ALAS, other school hunter education programs funded
The Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act means the Archery in Louisiana Schools program will continue to be federally funded.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF expands CWD testing drop-off locations in Catahoula, Concordia, Morehouse and Union Parishes
The LDWF has added six new Chronic Wasting Disease drop-off locations in Catahoula, Concordia, Morehouse and Union parishes.[…]
Ducks
Give ducks a pass if you see telemetry devices attached
The majority of ducks outfitted with tracking units are hens, thus hunters are encouraged to give hens a pass in the name of conservation.[…]
News Breaker
Richard K. Yancey WMA small game emphasis area season dates incorrect in hunting regulations pamphlet
Small game emphasis area season hunting dates for the Richard K. Yancey WMA are incorrect in the 2023-24 LDWF pamphlet.[…]
Alligator
Agents cite Morgan City man for alligator hunting violation
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Morgan City man for an alleged alligator hunting violation on Sept. 17 in Vermilion Parish.[…]