Deer of the Year
Bad weather works in Lamonte’s favor in downing big buck
On Dec. 14, 2022, Ryan Lamonte took down a big 10-point buck on an 82 acre tract in East Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
Hunting
Columns
Species spotlight: Fox squirrel
The fox squirrel is the largest species of North American tree squirrels. They are highly coveted by hunters.[…]
Field Notes
Tioga junior consistently hitting the mark
Jacob Robertson, a junior at Tioga High School, has emerged as a national contender in Archery Shooters Association competition.[…]
Deer of the Year
Recovery is most difficult part in Ruddell claiming his buck
Gunner Ruddell shot this 11-point trophy buck with his Remington X-bolt 300 mag at the Beech Creek Hunting Club in Winn Parish on Nov. 26.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF reminds deer hunters of CWD Control Area regulations in northeast Louisiana
The LDWF reminds deer hunters of regulations for the Chronic Wasting Disease Control Area in northeast Louisiana.[…]
Deer of the Year
Moss Bluff hunter shoots big Beauregard Parish buck
Dustin Bellon warned some of the workers at his commercial construction company that he was going to be showing up late and leaving early during deer season – especially with the trail-camera photos he had[…]
Hunting
THAW Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Keep your hands toasty and your electronics charged with THAW’s handwarmers. They feature memory recall and offer double-sided heating.[…]
Columns
Venison Osso Buco
While the traditional Osso Buco uses veal, this recipe incorporates the shank of the deer, the part that exists below the knee of each leg.[…]
Deer of the Year
Like father like son, big bucks fall 36 years apart
On November 27, 2022, Joe Simmons was hunting in Lincoln Parish when he killed a giant 13-point trophy buck.[…]
Deer Hunting
Learn to hunt hard and stay young
Hunt deer in southeast Louisiana’s piney woods and your deer hunting qualifies as among the most challenging on the continent.[…]
Deer Hunting
Punch those late-season deer tags
With a little planning and a slower more thought-out approach, late season deer hunting can be a great time to punch your tag.[…]
Ducks
Waterfowlers enjoy the fast and furious shooting woodies provide
Matt Miller and Dustin Koeppel, both from Slidell, are die-hard duck hunters that have developed knacks for finding wood ducks.[…]
Ducks
Don’t duck the details
By January, ducks have been around the area for a while and know every place they can be safe and where they shouldn’t go.[…]
Columns
Outdoor gifts for kids: Love, knowledge, respect and accountability
The greatest gifts you can give kids this Christmas are love and respect for the outdoors, wrapped in knowledge and accountability.[…]
Columns
Searching for the perfect sportsman’s Christmas gift
With all the outdoor items out there for sportsmen, getting a thumbs up on just the right Christmas gift isn’t easy.[…]
Deer of the Year
Maness downs trophy buck from his back yard
On Nov. 6, Chris Maness downed this trophy 8-point buck with his Remington 25-06 on family land in Claiborne Parish.[…]