News Breaker
Black bear spotted swimming off N.C. coast
When two anglers fishing in North Carolina’s Bogue Inlet area saw a floating object in rough waves, they took a closer look and realized it was a swimming black bear.[…]
Hunting
Deer Hunting
LDWF agents cite three Marksville subjects for deer hunting violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited three Marksville subjects for alleged deer hunting violations in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Get your deer rifle in shape for the season
Start working on getting your deer rifle in shape early this year; ammo, gun shortages may make it necessary. Here are some steps to take.[…]
Columns
Caliber, bullet selection for white-tailed deer
When it comes to hunting deer, having a rifle in the right caliber and an appropriately constructed bullet can make all the difference.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces 2021 alligator lottery for WMAs, USACE property and public lakes
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 19 WMAs, 28 public lakes and one U.S. Army Corp of Engineers property for 2021.[…]
News Breaker
Turkey harvest during 2021 season down almost 11 percent from 2020
The 2021 turkey harvest in Louisiana was down almost 11 percent from 2020 and the culprit was likely heavy spring rains.[…]
Hunting
LWFC approves NOI for hunting regs, seasons and WMA rules for 2021-22
The LWFC approved notices of intent for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 hunting seasons, 2021-22 WMA seasons and rules and regulations.[…]
Deer Hunting
Millennium Q200 Buck Hut
The Millennium Buck Hunt is perfect for bowhunters who want to stand to shoot, but it fits sit-down hunters with guns and crossbows.[…]
Hunting Reports
Young hunter killed opening day bird for third-straight season
Hayden Johnson, 7, killed a turkey for the third-straight season on opening morning of the youth hunt weekend in Jackson Parish.[…]
Features
Spring squirrels: a tasty bonus treat for Louisiana hunters
Louisiana’s three-week spring squirrel season gives hunters a chance to test their dogs — and put some great game on the table.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents arrest father and son for turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a father and son for alleged turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish on April 17.[…]
Deer Hunting
LDWF to conduct public hearing April 21 on amendment pertaining to use of deer urine
The LDWF will conduct a public hearing on April 21, 2021 on an amendment adopted by the LWFC pertaining to the use of natural deer urine.[…]
Deer Hunting
Three men cited for illegally taken deer in St. Tammany Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three Slidell men on April 16 for allegedly taking a deer during a closed season in St. Tammany Parish.[…]
Deer Hunting
Dunstan chestnut trees offer deer, other wildlife plenty of chow
Chestnuts are high in carbohydrates and proteins and will attract deer, squirrels and other wildlife to your area.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Rectifire offers choke tubes for turkey hunters’ shotguns
Rectifire has shotgun choke tubes for any turkey hunter’s needs.[…]
Alligator
South Carolina gator gives up surprising stomach contents
A South Carolina alligator harvested on April 8, 2021 showed a sampling of what it had been munching on throughout its lifetime.[…]