Hunting
Students sharpen hunting skills at Youth Hunter Education Challenge
More than 100 young hunters came together to compete for awards in regional Youth Hunter Education Challenge events hosted by the LDWF.[…]
Hunting
Ducks
The man who has tuned a million calls
Hired in 1968, by the late Paul “Dud” Dudley Faulk, Art LeJuene has tuned over a million duck calls for Faulk’s Game Calls.[…]
Columns
Quail, woodcock offer special challenges for hunters, dogs
There are still some places that hold huntable numbers of quail and woodcock where hunters and their dogs can pursue them.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to hold public hearing on amended black bear hunting NOI
The LDWF will conduct a public hearing May 21 in Monroe to collect input on the amended Louisiana black bear hunting season NOI.[…]
Hunting
American Bench Craft Working Man’s Belt
Pairing perfectly with work pants, shorts or jeans, this belt moves from on-the-job to in-the-woods without missing a beat.[…]
Alligator
LDWF alligator lottery harvests on WMAs and other public grounds
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 22 LDWF WMAs, 28 public lakes, and one USACE property Aug. 28-Nov. 2, 2024.[…]
Columns
Managing both deer numbers and food plot health
There are two reasons hunters plant food plots; one is to attract deer for hunting and the other is to supplement the native forage.[…]
Hunting
Outstanding Volunteer Hunter Education Instructors honored for service
Nolan Smith was one of 17 volunteers honored for outstanding service and their commitment to the Louisiana Hunter Education Program.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves 2024-26 hunting regulation notices of intent
The LWFC approved notices of intent for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 hunting seasons, 2024-25 general and WMA hunting seasons and more.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins May 4
The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins May 4 in most parts of Louisiana and lasts until May 26, the LDWF said.[…]
Columns
Map it out
Even in today’s digital world, printed maps are essential tools for outdoorsmen.[…]
Features
Proper prescribed burns improve outdoor habitat
After a prescribed burn, you will see an increase in nitrogen in the soil. This will improve the growth of vegetation beneficial to wildlife.[…]
Field Notes
Do you have Alpha-gal disease?
Alph-gal syndrome is a tick-borne disease that causes red meat allergy, and you might have it and don’t even know it.[…]
Field Notes
Out of State Destinations: Western Elk
The best way to locate a spot to elk hunt is through a guide, but if you want to do it on your own, Andy Dyess of Madison, Miss., has advice.[…]
Hunting
LDWF to hold public hearing on 2024-25 Hunting Regulation NOI amendments
The LDWF will hold a public hearing on the proposed substantive changes to the 2024-25 hunting season rules and regulations.[…]
Newsletters
Latest black bear NOI moves proposed Louisiana season forward
The LWFC adopted an amended Notice of Intent to hold a Louisiana black bear hunting season in December of 2024 in northeast Louisiana.[…]