Deer Hunting
Always a show highlight, popular Big Buck Contest is back
With hunting season in the books, it’s time to make plans to bring your bucks to the Louisiana Sportsman Big Buck Contest, scheduled for March 17-19.[…]
Hunting
Columns
Venison stroganoff
This is an easy “two pot” meal, one for the venison stroganoff and one for the starch that can be prepared at home or at the camp.[…]
Columns
Lasting results on the outdoors
However you do it, make a plan to pass along the life-long outdoor pleasures you’ve had in our Sportsman’s Paradise.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Mossberg 500 Turkey .410
Mossberg’s 500 Turkey .410 is the perfect gun for turkeys or squirrels.[…]
Features
Turkey troubles
A better understanding of wild turkeys, their breeding cycle, nesting habits and other factors could help Louisiana turkeys thrive.[…]
Columns
Species Spotlight: Wild hogs
Wild hogs are among the most reproductively efficient breeders on earth, and can thrive in most any environment.[…]
Deer Hunting
Mile-long walk puts Patterson in right spot for West Feliciana trophy
Gary Patterson of Central took down a 147 4/8-inch buck with his bow on public land in West Feliciana Parish.[…]
Deer of the Year
“The Big Thirteen” leaves father, son crying tears of joy
Tucker Moses harvested a trophy buck, which scored 150 ½ inches, on private property in West Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
Hog Hunting
Losing the battle against feral hogs
Feral hogs remain a major problem in Louisiana. The swine, which ruin precious crops and ravage hunting grounds, have invaded all 64 parishes.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Alps Outdoorz Turkey Chair MC
Hunt turkeys all day long in stealthy comfort with the Alps Outdoorz Turkey Chair MC.[…]
Deer of the Year
Youngster thanks granddad and God for big buck success
Fisher Brown was hunting at the Panther Lake Hunting Club in Madison Parish when he shot a big buck with palmated antlers.[…]
Hunting
LWFC adopts amendments to 2023-25 hunting reg NOI regarding deer and turkey tags
Amendments to the 2023-25 hunting regulation NOI that say deer and turkey tags may only be used by the hunter to whom the tag was issued. […]
Hunting
LDWF to conduct public meeting on proposed 2023-25 hunting regulation notices of intent
The LDWF will hold a public meeting to discuss its proposed 2023-25 proposed hunting regulations notices of intent March 1 on Zoom.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Red Fox
With a keen sense of sight, smell and hearing, red foxes are adept at staying hidden. The red fox is a small, dog-like animal.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunting from ground is productive for Beauregard Parish hunter
College student Cade Cavin was hunting on family property in Beauregard Parish when he killed an impressive 10-point buck on Dec. 30.[…]
Columns
Venison and Eggplant Lasagna
Open your freezer and grab a bag of your favorite wild game to get your new year started on a healthy note![…]