The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will conduct informational public hearings May 27 in Winnsboro and May 28 in St. Joseph on a notice of intent (NOI) that bans…
Category: Deer Hunting
Blood splash in downed deer
Rare occurrence in downed deer worth learning more about. This past deer season was the worst I have experienced in several decades. Deer were as scarce as honest politicians,…
Winners of LDWF chronic wasting disease sampling contest
Evelyn Lindow of Alto was the winning hunter in LDWF’s CWD sampling contest. (Photo courtesy LDWF) Evelyn Lindow, of Alto, and Frank Gates, of Saline, are the winners of the…
With deer season over, the hunt for trophy sheds is on
Antlers are the “Crowns of Glory” of an adult whitetail buck, and the search for shed antlers in the spring gives more opportunity for deer hunters to be in the…
Legends of the Outdoors – Warren Womack
His detailed documentation helps others improve deer tactics Warren Womack of Clinton just may have put the “W” in woodsmanship. He is not only an accomplished hunter, but he…
Two men cited for deer hunting violations in Allen Parish
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agent cited two men for alleged deer hunting violations in Allen Parish on March 7. Corporal Zachary Meche cited Alex M.…
LDWF reports on testing for CWD in Franklin, Madison and Tensas Parishes
CWD positive deer harvested in Tensas Parish. (Photo courtesy LDWF) The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) continues its surveillance work in the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) control area…
Buck deer vs. tom turkeys
Moreland gives his answer about buck deer vs. tom turkeys I have been richly blessed over the years to have harvested both adult buck deer and adult tom turkeys. Hunting…
Agents cite two Alexandria men for hunting violations in Rapides Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged hunting violations in Rapides Parish on Feb. 12. Gavin H. Crooks, 20, and Jacob R. Tyler,…
It’s a lifetime buck and an exciting time for Knuck and Knocker
Graham Newton is a seventh grader at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic School in Bunkie. He is a die-hard LSU sports fan and enjoys playing football, baseball and basketball.…