Columns
What happens at deer camp, stays at deer camp
“What’s done in Vegas, stays in Vegas. ”What about hunting camps? Same rule, and that’s where this story takes us.[…]
Hunting
Columns
My first recurve deer: The culmination of one year’s hard work
If you enjoy the process and challenge of bow hunting, traditional archery enhances both of these elements.[…]
Hog Hunting
Washington Parish hunter downs hog with giant tusks
Ashton Corcoran nailed this 260-pound wild hog while he was deer hunting in Washington Parish this season.[…]
Features
Running of the squirrels
Running dogs for squirrels is work, but it’s still one heck of an exciting hunt. Michael Park shares tips for hunting the Pearl River system.[…]
Deer of the Year
2021-2022 Deer of the Year
We reviewed all of the big buck stories and share a few of the best that rank at the top of the class as 2021-2022 Deer of the Year.[…]
Deer of the Year
Thinking he missed three times, Holmes finds downed buck nearby
Cody Holmes was hunting on family land in East Feliciana Parish when he shot a big buck three times on Jan. 2.[…]
Deer of the Year
College student gets 10-point buck in Catahoula Parish
Haley Campbell, 21, of Clayton harvested a big 10-point buck while hunting with her sister on Christmas Eve in Catahoula Parish.[…]
Columns
Celebrate duck hunting success with a duck pot pie
There is nothing better than a flavorful rib sticking meal with the star of the meal provided by duck season success.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF, LAWFF to hold next Mini Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop on deer
The LDWF and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF) will hold the next Mini Becoming an Outdoor Woman workshop, Bucks and Does.[…]
Deer of the Year
Buck makes costly mistake by stepping out a bit early
Wayne Magee killed a trophy 10-point Bienville Parish buck that apparently lost track of time on Dec. 8, 2021.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF agents make DWI and deer hunting case in LaSalle Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged deer hunting violations in LaSalle Parish on Jan. 15, 2022.[…]
Field Notes
Last chance for Louisiana woodcock
Louisiana has some of the highest numbers of wintering woodcock in the United States.[…]
Ducks
Ducks came late in fewer numbers
With no place to go but up, Louisiana’s January duck numbers rebounded from the paltry numbers observed in the December survey.[…]
Deer Hunting
Montz man cited for deer hunting violations on Lake Ophelia NWR
LDWF enforcement agents along with USFWS officers cited a Montz man for alleged deer hunting violations in Avoyelles Parish on Jan. 7.[…]
Deer Hunting
Agents cite Pierre Part man for deer hunting violations in Assumption Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Pierre Part man for alleged deer hunting violations in Assumption Parish on Jan. 8.[…]
Deer Hunting
Outdoor lessons we learn from kids
What was an everyday hunting adventure for brother and sister Harley and Haven Harris one afternoon in November is a lesson for us all. […]