Deer Hunting
If you build it, they will come; keys to food-plot success
Food plots can do wonders for your hunting land. Here are the keys to food-plot planting success with deer season on the horizon.[…]
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Plan ahead for archery season, based on equipment shortages
Get your archery equipment ready early. Bowhunters shouldn’t expect to see pre-COVID inventories at their favorite bow shop until 2022.[…]
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Mounting a scope on your deer rifle; how to do it correctly
Your rifle’s accuracy, to a large extent, depends on how the scope, rifle and mounts fit. Here’s how to mount a scope on your deer rifle.[…]
Deer Hunting
Hunt club honey-do’s
Now is a great time to patrol your hunting grounds, you may find that your place is in need of a little TLC.[…]
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Dana Holiday’s first buck
Dana Holliday with her first buck, January 2021.
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
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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.[…]
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Venison Parmesan Po’ boys
In this Sportsman TV video, writer Humberto Fontova shares his recipe for delicious Venison Parmesan Po’ boys.[…]
Deer Hunting
Plant food plots late, love them year-round
Winter grasses, clovers and chickory planted late in the winter can give your deer herd a jump-start on spring growth.[…]
Deer Hunting
Reader Report: Catahoula Parish trophy
Tyler Bowen of Lafayette took a 8-point Catahoula Parish trophy buck that scored 145 3/8 gross with his bow.[…]
Deer Hunting
Foti family scores “trifecta” at Winter Quarters
The Foti family from Lafayette scored an impressive “triple play” Dec. 18 in Tensas Parish, downing three bucks.[…]