Newsletters
Duck estimate lowest in nearly 20 years
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its report on 2022 Waterfowl Population Status, based on surveys conducted in May and early June.[…]
Hunting
Deer Hunting
Some hunters, elected officials at odds with LDWF on CWD measures
Pressure from hunters and elected officials led the LDWF to reduce the area for the Chronic Wasting Disease ban on feeding.[…]
Columns
The Womack Journal: This one wasn’t easy
Warren Womack took a doe his first evening hunt of the 1994-95 season. It was the first kill with his Acadian Woods, one piece recurve bow.[…]
Deer Hunting
Millennium Outdoors Q-250 Solo Buck Hut
The Millennium Outdoors Q-250 Solo Buck Hut is a portable solution to everything you want in an elevated hunting blind.[…]
Dove
Dove dope
Sunflower fields scream “Buffet Open” in bright yellow lights to resident and migrating doves. Sunflowers are literally dope for doves.[…]
Alligator
LWFC adopts notice of intent to reduce alligator hide tag fee
The LWFC adopted a notice of intent that will reduce the alligator hide tag fee from $4 to $3 until January of 2024.[…]
Features
Legends of the Outdoors – Ronda Johnson
Ronda Johnson of Haughton was the first female inducted into the Louisiana Chapter of the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF offering free seminar on squirrel hunting skills
The LDWF Education Section will hold a free beginners squirrel hunting seminar in Baton Rouge on Sept. 17 at LDWF’s Waddill Wildlife Refuge.[…]
Columns
The process of bowhunting begins with learning
The process of bowhunting begins with learning all you can about your bow, your arrows, and all the small details that many shooters ignore.[…]
Features
Hog wild 911
Hogs are dangerous and destructive and this malicious invasive species is out of control in Louisiana as well as some other states.[…]
Ducks
Extra thought at installation can save your duck blinds
A bit more forethought can go a long way in adding resilience to your duck blind to prevent a rebuild year after year.[…]
Hunting
Hunting rules, regulations, season schedules for 2022-23
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2022-23 hunting regulations pamphlet online at the LDWF website.[…]
Deer Hunting
Summertime prep work means better deer hunting in the fall
To make this fall’s deer hunting season your best yet, make these summertime preparations right now or you’ll regret it soon enough.[…]
Deer Hunting
Barnett HyperTac 420 crossbow
The Barnett HyperTac 420 crossbow packs a wollop in a compact package. It is one of the most portable hunting crossbows on the market.[…]
Features
Legends of the Outdoors – Johnny Wink
Johnny Wink is the owner and operator of MegaDucks waterfowl hunting lodge, where he has been a duck and goose guide for 45 years.[…]
Columns
Force Fetch
Force fetch is an important step in the foundation of a hunting dog’s training. It begins the transition to more advanced and formal training[…]