Deer of the Year
Youngsville hunter’s first-ever deer is a big 191-pound 9-pointer
This year, 31-year-old Joseph Bourque decided to get a little more serious about his deer hunting.[…]
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Hunting
ATV/ROV safety is key as hunting seasons ramp up across the state
With both duck and deer seasons in full swing now, many hunters, along with their children and grandchildren, will be taking four-wheelers and recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) to deer stands, camps and duck blinds across the state.[…]
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Herbicide applied on Sherburne WMA to improve waterfowl habitat and hunter access
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recently treated more than 700 acres of undesirable wetland vegetation on Sherburne Wildlife Management Area that will improve waterfowl habitat and hunter access, according to a press release.[…]
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Many coastal zone duck hunters enjoy solid opening weekend
Despite a low duck count in last week’s annual aerial waterfowl survey, hunters across Louisiana’s coastal zone enjoyed a pretty solid opening weekend.[…]
Events & Announcements
Lafayette’s Tony Bernard wins 2014 Louisiana Duck Stamp competition
Lafayette’s Tony Bernard captured first place in the 2014 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp competition, a contest that determines the image to be used on what is commonly referred to as the Louisiana Duck Stamp.[…]
General
Serigne brothers convicted of aggravated rape of juveniles
Two brothers whose family owns Serigne’s Marina in Delacroix were convicted yesterday of aggravated rape, NOLA.com reported.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunter shoots 215-pound nine-point buck minutes after missing doe in Sabine Parish
Missing a nice doe from 75 yards last week turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Shane Migues.[…]
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November 2013 aerial waterfowl survey is second-lowest on record
Larry Reynolds’ concerns in a story last week about fewer numbers of ducks in the state were confirmed this week after he conducted an aerial survey over Louisiana’s coastal zone. […]
Deer of the Year
12-year-old takes down big 11-pointer with crossbow
Twelve-year-old Zach Jones has only taken four shots with his Parker Thunderhawk crossbow. […]
Events & Announcements
Land Trust for Louisiana to host public meeting on Baton Rouge conservation efforts
The Land Trust for Louisiana, a nonprofit organization that works with community partners to create a healthy and sustainable natural environment, will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. in Room 212 of the LSU AgCenter.[…]
Events & Announcements
New Sportsman TV episode tonight: Tony’s Chenier Duck Hunt
Watch Cox Sports Television tonight at 6:00 as Sportsman TV host Greg Hackney and crew take a trip deep in the marshes south of Houma to experience a little camp life and a great duck hunt with Louisiana Sportsman magazine’s publisher Tony Taylor.[…]
Deer Hunting
LWFC adds bucks-only still hunt days to 2013-14 hunting season
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission today added Nov. 9-15 and Nov. 18-28 in Deer Area 7 for bucks-only still hunting with firearms during the 2013-14 hunting season.[…]
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Faulk’s Game Calls retains small-town philosophy in worldwide market
We have all heard the mantra: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. For well over 60 years the Faulk family of Lake Charles has been producing handmade calls with attention to detail and pride of craftsmanship that rivals anyone in the business.[…]
Deer of the Year
Marksville hunter arrows big public-land buck
Brandon Harrell purchased a brand new deer cart Saturday morning, then got to use it in style that same afternoon when he landed a nice 12-point public-land buck on Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge.[…]
Events & Announcements
Public invited to comment on development of long-term management plan for Cat Island NWR
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is in the process of developing a comprehensive plan for the long-term management of Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge in West Feliciana Parish, and individuals are welcomed to provide their input at an upcoming meeting.[…]
Hunting
Ricochetted bullet hits shooter in ear muffs
If you set up a 50-caliber rifle for a 1,000-yard shot at a steel plate, everything is fun and games — right?[…]