Deer Hunting
Backstrap is the filet mignon of venison
The prize of the harvest is the select cut off a deer — the backstrap. Deer season is over. It’s time to consume your harvest.[…]
Hunting
Ducks
LDWF announces 2023 Louisiana Duck Stamp contest
The LDWF has announced the rules and timeframe for the 2023 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, or Louisiana Duck Stamp, competition.[…]
Deer Hunting
It’s a lifetime buck and an exciting time for Knuck and Knocker
Graham Newton, a seventh grader in Bunkie, killed a trophy buck on a hunt with his grandfather in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
Columns
Grits and Venison Grillades
This recipe is easy to master and gives you another way to use some of your prime cuts, including backstrap from that deer you harvested.[…]
Columns
Replacing mast-bearing trees for wildlife is a must
Hurricanes have taken a toll on habitat and the forests. Active involvement is a must to keep properties productive for wildlife.[…]
News Breaker
Two men cited for rabbit hunting violations in Orleans Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents cited two subjects for alleged rabbit hunting violations on Feb. 6 in Orleans Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF: CWD sample from deer harvested in Tensas Parish confirmed as positive
The National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Iowa has confirmed that CWD was found in an adult buck harvested in Tensas Parish.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves amendments to proposed 2022-23 hunting regulations
The LWFC approved two amendments to the 2022-23 and 2023-24 hunting seasons rules and regulations at its February meeting.[…]
Hunting
LDWF to host public Zoom meeting on proposed hunting seasons and WMA rules and regulation changes
The LDWF will hold a Zoom meeting March 2 to present and gather comments on the proposed 2022-23 and 2023-2024 resident game hunting seasons.[…]
Deer of the Year
Buck shows up after going missing over a year
Bubba Wiley took a trophy 11-point buck on Jan. 10, 2022 on property owned by family members in Catahoula Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer feeding and carcass export ban in Tensas, Franklin and Madison parishes
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries is imposing a feeding and carcass export ban on deer in Tensas, Franklin & Madison parishes.[…]
Deer Hunting
Suspect CWD case found in a white-tailed deer in Tensas Parish
The Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory has reported a suspect case of Chronic Wasting Disease to the LDWF.[…]
Deer of the Year
Big 9-point Richland Parish buck hard to bring down
Gordon Sorey finally took down a 9-point trophy buck that survived being grazed by an arrow and creased by a bullet in Richland Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Belle Chasse man arrested for drug and deer hunting violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF Enforcement Division agents along with PPSO deputies arrested a Belle Chasse man for alleged illegal drug and hunting activity.[…]
Deer of the Year
Refurbished rifle takes first buck for Suggs
High school student Tommy Suggs downed a trophy 10-point buck on family land in Catahoula Parish on Jan. 15.[…]
Features
Legends of the Outdoors – Dale Bordelon
Dale P. Bordelon, the owner of Bayou Beast Duck calls, is one of six new inductees in the Louisiana Chapter Outdoor Legends Hall of Fame.[…]