Deer of the Year
Seldom seen buck shows up at right time for Saucier
Joshua Saucier dropped a big 12-point Allen Parish buck in it’s tracks at 60 yards late on the afternoon of Oct. 17.[…]
Hunting
Deer Hunting
Smile, Mr. Buck
Lessons from an outdoor photographer can help you get up close and personal to a nice trophy buck this season.[…]
Ducks
Goose, goose, duck!
Geese can add an extra facet to a Louisiana duck hunt in November. Take advantage when the goose seasons match up with duck season.[…]
Features
2021-22 Louisiana WMA duck preview
Public-land hunters have plenty of options around Louisiana this season, even after Hurricane Ida’s game-changing visit.[…]
Columns
Be at your best with bow in hand
Successful bowhunters should take nothing for granted when they climb into their deer stand. Make sure your shooting is up to par.[…]
Deer Hunting
Antlers ‘R’ Us
Chancy Lee Frith with K&K Taxidermy in Ragley has learned plenty about deer hunting from his successful customers.[…]
Deer of the Year
Son’s whispered instructions guide dad to big buck
Michael O’Neal got some help from his son, Wesley, to take down a 12-point trophy buck on Ashbrook Island.[…]
Ducks
Avian X PowerFlight Mallard
Avian-X, which has brought to the market some of the most-realistic decoys, has added a spinning-wing version, the PowerFlight Mallard.[…]
Hunting
Black Bear Report gaining momentum
The Louisiana Black Bear Report Facebook group was developed to call attention to the growing black bear problem.[…]
Hunting
Fort Polk-Vernon WMA to be closed Oct. 30-31 due to military training
The LDWF will close Fort Polk-Vernon Management Area for the weekend of Oct. 30-31 due to military training by the U.S. Army.[…]
Hunting
LDWF recreational hunting, fishing licenses now on LA Wallet
The LDWF has partnered with LA Wallet to bring digital hunting and fishing licenses to Louisiana citizens.[…]
Deer of the Year
Approaching doe results in downfall for Brutus
On Oct. 2, Timmy Dillard took a 10-point, 265-pound buck in Webster Parish that first appeared on his game camera in December 2019.[…]
Alligator
LWFC passes NOI reducing farm alligator releases into the wild
The LWFC adopted a notice of intent reducing the number of farm raised alligators required to be released into the wild from 10% to 5%.[…]
Hunting
LDWF announces text-to-tag for your deer and turkey harvest
Hunters can now tag and validate their deer or turkey harvest directly from their smartphone immediately after the animal is harvested.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopts NOI requiring licenses for hunting guides
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission passed an NOI requiring licenses for hunting guides beginning with the next hunting season.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer tag verification phone number has changed
The LDWF has recently changed the phone number for validating a harvest by phone. The new phone number is 225-267-9998.[…]