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2023 Waterfowl Population Survey results
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its report on 2023 Waterfowl Population Status based on surveys conducted in May and early June.[…]
Hunting
Dove
LDWF to offer dove lease fields in DeRidder and Colfax on Sept. 2
The LDWF will have lease fields available in DeRidder and Colfax for the opening day of dove hunting season on Sept. 2.[…]
Hunting
5.11 EDC PL1 Flashlight
The tiny 5.11 EDC PL1 flashlight is big on features. Carry it in your pocket or clip it to your key ring and you’ll never go without light.[…]
Hunting
LDWF conducts Bow Hunting 101 course for beginning hunters
The LDWF conducted a Bow Hunting 101 class on Aug. 12 designed to teach beginning bow hunters the basics of the sport.[…]
Field Notes
A hunter’s friend
M&L Industries follows a recipe that has been refined to promote farming equipment as multipurpose tools that expand benefits to hunters.[…]
Columns
Early season archery tactics
Archery hunters during early-season hunts will find success if they focus on food and water sources.[…]
Field Notes
Clay birds
August is the perfect time to start practicing for opening day. Shooting clay birds is one of the best ways to sharpen your shotgun skills.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Maven B.3 binoculars
These premium binoculars from Maven will improve your hunts while adding very little bulk or weight to your pack.[…]
Dove
LDWF reminds dove hunters only non-toxic shot size 6 or smaller allowed on WMAs, LDWF private dove field leases
When hunting on LDWF WMA dove fields and LDWF private dove field leases, only non-toxic shot size 6 or smaller is allowed.[…]
Alligator
Louisiana fish and gators live on through Gyotaku artwork
Leslie Charleville practices gyotaku, an ancient form of Japanese art that serves as a way for fishermen to keep a record of their fish.[…]
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.[…]
Columns
Kung Pao frog legs
Whether you’re a spice enthusiast or looking to explore new flavors, Kung Pao frog legs is a dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.[…]
Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF WMAs for the 2023-2024 hunting season.[…]
Hunting
Hunting rules, regulations, season schedules for 2023-24 now available
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2023-24 hunting regulations pamphlet online at the LDWF website.[…]
Ducks
Hunters not allowed to shoot mottled ducks early; limits reduced
Mottled ducks will be off limits for the first 15 days of the season with a limit of one per day after that in both zones.[…]
Dove
Dove details
Drew Mire and Blake LeMaire hunt doves on thousands of acres of agricultural fields for corn, soybeans and milo in the Jonesville area.[…]