Deer of the Year
Gonzales hunter shoots big 10-pointer in West Feliciana Parish
A thick blanket of fog on the opening day of rifle season in Area 4 turned out to be a good omen for Gonzales hunter Paul Rougeau.[…]
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CEO and founder of Haydel’s Game Calls in Bossier City passes away on Monday
Eli Haydel, the founder and CEO of Haydel’s Game Calls in Bossier City, passed away in his sleep Monday morning, according to multiple media reports, including the Shreveport Times.[…]
Deer of the Year
Big Webster Parish buck nicknamed ‘Nighttime Roamer’ finally makes daytime appearance
Since 2008, 68-year-old George Simolke of Dubberly has seen scores of trail cam photos of a big drop-tine buck on his Webster Parish property. […]
Events & Announcements
New safety zones established for shooting ranges on three WMAs
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has established and enhanced safety zones surrounding shooting ranges on the Bodcau, Pearl River and Sherburne Wildlife Management Areas.[…]
Hunting
Monterey man arrested for allegedly killing black bear in Concordia Parish
A Monterey man surrendered to the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office on Monday for allegedly killing a Louisiana black bear that was part of LDWF’s Black Bear Program, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
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State waterfowl study leader encouraged by northeast Louisiana aerial survey
Even through fog and low clouds shortened the northeast Louisiana aerial waterfowl survey this week, Larry Reynolds liked what he saw.[…]
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Waterfowl hunting not permitted on Bussey Brake WMA in Morehouse Parish
With opening day of duck season in the east zone slated for Nov. 23, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is advising hunters that waterfowl hunting will not be permitted on Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area this season.[…]
Hunting
Sportsman TV tonight at 6:30 on CST: Babes in the Woods
Watch Cox Sports Television tonight at 6:30 as Sportsman TV host Greg Hackney and crew take a trip to his camp to introduce a couple of young hunters to outdoor life. […]
Inshore Fishing
Catch monster specks wade-fishing in Calcasieu Lake
Capt. Bruce Baugh kicked off wade-fishing season in style last week, netting some truly amazing speckled trout in just a two-hours span on Calcasieu Lake. […]
Deer of the Year
Third time’s a charm on 170-inch Ouachita Parish 9-point
Within a span of about 24 hours, West Monroe’s Krista Richardson laid her eyes on the same big buck three different times. […]
Deer of the Year
Shreveport hunter shoots 165-inch non-typical buck in Red River Parish
Apparently, the early bird doesn’t always get the worm.
Dennis Shirley slept a little late on Nov. 9, but still managed to get to his stand in time to shoot a non-typical 14-pointer in Red River Parish that green scored 165 inches Boone and Crockett.[…]
Bass Fishing
Leesville angler catches 10-pounder at Toledo Bend
On Sunday, Nov. 10, Leesville’s Darold Gleason and his fishing partner, Kevin Jeane of Anacoco, knew they were sitting on the quality bass needed to win a V&M Fall Series tournament on Toledo Bend.[…]
Events & Announcements
Mollicy Bayou and Ouachita River reconnected to restore floodplain
As part of the Mollicy Farms restoration project, last month the last of about 50,000 cubic yards of soil was excavated on Mollicy Bayou to help reestablish a functional floodplain for the Ouachita River.[…]
Deer Hunting
Baton Rouge man cited for alleged deer hunting violations
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Baton Rouge man on Friday for alleged deer hunting violations in East Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes, according to a news release.[…]
Deer of the Year
Old duck call brings in big Sabine Parish 10-pointer
Zac Bethea’s long-lost duck call worked like a charm again last week, and he has a trophy mount to prove it.[…]
Deer of the Year
Shreveport bow hunter makes the most of second chance on big 14-point buck
In the late afternoon on Oct. 28, Drew Ratley was just about to jack down his Summit climber and get out of the woods.[…]