Deer Hunting
LDWF accepting applications for lottery hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for lottery deer and waterfowl hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas for the 2019-2020 hunting season. […]
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Rogue’s new bowstrings are excellent addition to archery market
Rogue Bowstrings offers string sets in a rainbow of color options, and at different price levels to accommodate any archer’s budget.[…]
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Deer urine products ban is modified
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) passed a declaration of emergency that modifies the deer urine ban for the 2019-20 hunting season.[…]
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Hunting land hacks that bring in deer
Want to have a successful hunting season? There are five relatively easy things you can do in June to help your hunting later this year.[…]
Deer Hunting
What happens to the wildlife when the Morganza floods?
With the Corps of Engineers considering opening the Morganza Floodway, we take a look at how the opening will affect deer, turkeys, small game and bears.[…]
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LDWF reminds public to leave wildlife alone and undisturbed
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries advises the best thing to do when encountering injured and orphaned wildlife is to leave it alone and undisturbed.[…]
Apex Predator
Use paint brushes to stealth up trail cameras
Unfortunately, many cameras on sale are often non-camouflaged. Well no need to spend more money. The cameras can be self-painted for only pennies in cost.[…]
Deer Hunting
Zombie deer?
Scientists dispute findings by Dr. Frank Bastian, an LSU researcher, that he has discovered a cure for chronic wasting disease, coined by popular media as “Zombie Deer Disease.”[…]
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Trophy bucks will make some people make some awfully poor decisions
Here are a couple of examples of situations where the desire for trophy deer overrode the constraints of legality, ethics and fair chase. […]
Deer Hunting
Whitetail scouting starts now
Feb. 1 is the prime day to start scouting deer for next year across most of Louisiana.[…]
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Agents learn about illegal taking of deer from social media
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) cited a St. Martin Parish man for alleged deer hunting violations on Feb. 13.[…]
Deer Hunting
Racks return: Big Buck Contest details
The Big Buck Contest is a hallmark of the Louisiana Sportsman Show, and will be held this year March 15-17 in Gonzales.[…]
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Make deer feel more secure
Deer hunters can improve their chances with a little buffering and protection around attractive sites on their properties.[…]
Deer Hunting
Six sets of antlers seized by LDWF agents
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Tallulah man for alleged deer hunting violations on Feb. 1 in Madison Parish. […]
Apex Predator
Apex Predator: Fallen treetops bring in the bucks
Targeting fallen treetops is a great way to locate bedded-down deer, according to Apex Predator Josh Chauvin. […]
Deer Hunting
Rayville man busted for allegedly shooting five bucks this season
Robert M. Harris Jr. of Rayville was busted by the LDWF for a multitude of alleged deer violations in Tensas Parish, including harvesting over the limit of bucks, failing to comply with deer-tagging requirements and hunting deer from a public road in a moving vehicle. […]