Deer of the Year
Kisatchie public land stud bites the dust
For the past 21 years, Teddy Dupuy has driven some two and a half hours from his home in St. Amant to the Kisatchie National Forest — his absolute favorite place to hunt deer. […]
Central Louisiana
Deer of the Year
Hunter strikes out in Illinois, scores big in EBR Parish
Hunter McCullough and his father-in-law dished out a hefty chunk of change to make a deer hunt to Illinois earlier this season. But McCullough came home empty-handed and depressed. […]
Deer of the Year
Glenmora hunter drops 165-inch public lands buck – from the ground
The majority of deer hunters today follow a basic pattern: They bush hog, disc and plant food plots, use feeders and then climb into stands often outfitted with carpet, a heater and a comfy swivel chair.[…]
Deer of the Year
Timber harvest changes hunt plans, results in 166-inch buck
The call from the timber company where Dean Wainwright has a hunting lease in Vernon Parish carried news he wasn’t anxious to hear: The timber harvest was set to begin.[…]
Deer of the Year
160-inch 8-point drilled in Grant Parish
Jason Futrell is serious about managing deer on the 400-acre tract of Grant Parish land he and a friend lease not far from his home in Colfax. As a result of trying to do things the right way, the 36-year-old hunter put the crosshairs of his scope on a heavy-antlered 8-point buck Oct. 28, opening day for still hunting in Area 2.[…]
Deer of the Year
Grunt call brings in big Kisatchie 12-point
Curiosity killed the cat … and maybe a big buck, too.
Jonathon Zell, 29, of Dry Prong, had watched some does bed down on a ridge 80 yards from his perch 35 feet high in a Grant Parish pine on the Kisatchie National Forest. With his curiosity peaked, he decided to reach for his grunt call Monday morning.[…]
Deer of the Year
Colfax hunter arrows big 8-point on Kisatchie
Bobby Albert, of Colfax, knew there was a big buck hanging out on the Kisatchie National Forest 3 miles from his home.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Kayak accident leaves one dead in Rapides Parish
The body of a 62-year-old Alexandria man was recovered Thursday afternoon after an apparent kayak accident, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Deer of the Year
Hunter survives tree stand malfunction, sticks 135-inch velvet buck
They say the Lord works in mysterious ways. For 30-year-old James Howell, divine intervention has already came into play more than once since bow season started.[…]
Hurricane Coverage
Gates opened to relieve pressure on Toledo Bend dam
As Hurricane Harvey vomited trillions of gallons of water onto the Houston region, Toledo Bend officials started running water through the dam to pull down the lake levels — just in case.[…]
Deer Hunting
Two cited for allegedly spotlighting deer in St. Landry Parish
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited two St. Landry Parish men for allegedly poaching a deer early Wednesday morning near Melville, according to a news release.[…]
Bass Fishing
Four Rivers bass
In the heat of the summer, bass fishing on Louisiana’s reservoirs and lakes can be downright sluggish.[…]
Bass Fishing
Dress up Senkos for grass game
Senkos and other soft-plastic stick baits comprise one of the most versatile lure categories and certainly one to keep handy during April.[…]
Ask Captain Paul
Info on the old Lutcher Moore GMA
After reading your column about the Dewey Mills / Saline WMA in the Louisiana Sportsman magazine, I had an idea that you could possibly help solve a family mystery that has plagued our family, since the death of our hunting grandfather.[…]
Bass Fishing
Hawg heaven — Big-bass tips from Toledo Bend guides
It’s a big lake and it’s chock full of bass, but Toledo Bend is no gimme — even with its well-merited title of the nation’s top lake two years running.[…]
Bass Fishing
Place your bets on Toledo Bend
I can’t wait to wet a line fishing for bass in April on Toledo Bend. Me and hundreds of other anglers have been biding our time waiting for this month to get here.[…]