During the 201617, 201718 and 201819 deer seasons, harvest. Dec 06, 2016 the state of louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries issued the 2016 2017 deer hunting dates earlier in 2016. Deer dog hunting hardluck huntin club 20172018 youtube. April 7, 2017 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission lwfc approved the 201719 hunting season dates and 201718 general and wildlife management areas wma hunting rules and regulations at its april meeting thursday in baton rouge. Phantom buck finally makes fatal mistake louisiana sportsman.
During the recent firearm deer season, eight louisiana hunters were arrested after they committed several hunting violations. Louisiana, admittedly, is not known as a deer hunting hotspot across the nation, but it does offer a good opportunity for success, especially for residents or others with access to private land. Consult wildlife management area and federal land schedules for specific regulations and dates on those areas. During the 201718 season, hunters in louisiana bagged a whopping 1. Industry news 010917 big changes likely for louisianas 2017 hunting seasons the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission passed a notice of intent thursday that, if ultimately approved, will mean profound changes in hunting for certain areas and species beginning in 2017. Nov 24, 2017 during the recent firearm deer season, eight louisiana hunters were arrested after they committed several hunting violations.
With hunting season in the books, its time to make plans to bring your bucks to the louisiana sportsman big buck contest, scheduled for march 15 even if your deer mount isnt complete, you can make arrangements with your taxidermist to bring the antlers to the contest, which is being sponsored by bowie outfitters and antler shed deer blinds. Sep 28, 2010 thats when the majority of the deer are killed october, or the first part of november. Lwfc approves hunting seasons, hunting regulations and wma. Just a recap from the 2017 2018 season see yall next year enjoy. Deer season underway and outlook similar to 2016 october 20, 2017 louisiana, the problem with a burgeoning hog population is hogs directly compete with deer for food resources. Nov 01, 2019 mandatory harvest reporting for antlerless whitetailed deer. Lactation rates have improved slightly over the past 2. The season limit is one antlered deer for all portions of the firearms deer season. Lots of deer at grandview outfitters in manitoba for sure. Jul 25, 2017 the hunting season start and end dates vary by animal, weapon, and sometimes location. Heres a quick guide to the 2017 deer hunting season. Below we have the data in web format so it is easily accessible. The season is a little different from southwest louisiana. Deer tagging information 20192020 prior to hunting deer, all deer hunters, regardless of age or license status, must obtain deer tags.
Deer tags louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. An antlerpoint restriction applies in some counties. The migratory bird hunting is among the best in the country and the whitetail deer of louisiana tend to have trophy racks made for fireplace mantles. Youth hunters and honorably discharged veterans have a special sevendeer season opening prior to the open deer seasons in all. Next video will be a high school bass tournament on lake verret. According to jonathan bordelon, deer study leader, the 20152016 deer harvest was up nearly 22 percent from previous seasons, but down slightly 9 percent in 2016 2017, when relying on the reporting system data only. Droughts in 2009, 2011 and 2012 reduced populations into 2015 or 2016. Big buck contest louisiana sportsman show and festival. A record wet year in 2017 resulting in a population increase into 2018. Shooting hours are onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset.
This buck would show up on camera each year until about the time squirrel season opened in early. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting louisianas abundant natural resources. To view a summary of deer regulations, read the 2017 big game. I recorded my best friend, kyler, kill a buck hes been after all season. The state of louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries issued the 2016 2017 deer hunting dates earlier in 2016. According to the 20182019 louisiana deer report, the outlook for the. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting louisiana s abundant natural resources. The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations. Beginning with the 20152016 season every purchaser of a deer tags must report their harvest, even if they were unsuccessful, or if they did not hunt for successful hunters, the report must be made within 30 days of harvesting a deer or by january 31, whichever date is first. Check out proposed 20192020 louisiana hunting seasons. Published on oct 6, 2017 watch the possible louisiana staterecord nontypical buck walking in a field before it was arrowed by dr. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. I began hunting a nice 10point buck back maybe seven or eight years ago, denman said.
The great decimation, the collapse of the louisiana deer. From the beginning of the season until a designated date, archery is the only legal method of harvesting a deer. Hunting regulations louisiana department of wildlife and. The season limit is 6, of which no more can be 3 antlered deer or 4 antlerless deer. As you move to north louisiana, the rut is more in november and december. I screwed up the shot on a nice velvet 10point the first day. Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife. Skin and process a deer in 10 minutes without gutting it duration. Weve seen a few 150s but nothing like this guy, he explained. Louisiana muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles.
Season dates had not been set by the publishing date, please check the state dnrs website. Proposed seasons issued by state wildlife division staff then amended by lwfc. About 480,000 in 2015 and 450,000 in 2014, down from about 625,000 in 2011. If you want to take additional antlered deer, you must hunt on an archers hunting permit during the archery deer season or in a managed hunt where antlered deer can be taken. Ldwf proposes changes to deer season for 1718 louisiana.
The season runs on out into january, but the deer kill drops drastically. Deer are important throughout much of the nation, and certainly in louisiana. Antlerless deer taken in the deer management assistance program do not count in the season limit. Any antlerless deer harvested in the following counties during archery, youthonly, muzzleloader, or the four doe days during general season is required to be reported within 24 hours of harvest to the department via mobile application or online. Oct 02, 2017 my second year bow hunting a buck i named lucky, i got him on the second day. Ldwf releases online version of 201718 hunting rules and regs.
Published on oct 2, 2017 my second year bow hunting a buck i named lucky, i got him on the second day. Total whitetail deer boone and crockett records for louisiana. You dont here of many studs coming from that state. What you need to know about hunting seasons for 20172018. Apr 07, 2017 april 7, 2017 the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission lwfc approved the 2017 19 hunting season dates and 2017 18 general and wildlife management areas wma hunting rules and regulations at its april meeting thursday in baton rouge. Process for tagging deer immediately upon harvesting a deer, the hunter must tag the deer with the appropriate carcass tag before it is moved from the harvest. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries released the 2017 18 hunting rules and regulation pamphlet on its website monday. Check out a few of the most popular seasons and regulations here, and learn more with the georgia department of natural resources, wildlife resources division. Aug 29, 2017 what you need to know about hunting seasons for 20172018. The pic is from the tom i killed the last week of the 17 season after being. Louisiana offers a very detailed alligator hunt as well.
The lwfc approved hunting season dates and 201718 general and wildlife management area hunting rules and regulations at its april 2017. Louisiana hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. May 23, 20 louisiana deer hunting season mandates different weapons for particular parts of the hunting season. Knoe its officially bow season for deer in louisiana.
He has been hunting his private property in richland parish for a few years now. The nebraska game and parks commission reminds hunters to follow the rules. Hunting louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. General hunting information 2 20172018 louisiana hunting regulations a hunters pledge responsible hunting provides. Geoff also mentioned that his biggest deer before october 3, 2017 was a buck about 120. Dec 20, 2017 my first hunting video is really special. Quail, rabbit, and squirrel hunting, research, and management. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries ldwf reminds anyone using coastal wildlife management areas wma with designated limited access areas laas that operation of boats with internal combustion engines, within those laas, is restricted throughout the 201011 fall and winter waterfowl hunting season. They also prey on fawns and carry diseases such as leptospirosis and brucellosis. Big changes likely for louisianas 2017 hunting seasons.
Deer hunting california department of fish and wildlife. November 10, 2012 louisiana, seattle post intelligencer the decision is a federal action and overrules the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission which previously approved deer season dates that included nine days in december such activity. Louisiana hunting season offers a wide variety of experiences. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. The proposed 20192020 louisiana hunting seasons from tuesdays louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission meeting. Bow season is already underway and rifle season is soon to follow. Please be sure to see the official regulations for specific parish information before hunting. Hunters across the state have been preparing all week for opening day. The 20182019 deer season looks to be good september 25, 2017 louisiana. About 490,000 deer in 2017, down slightly from 500,000 deer in 2016. Louisiana wildlife agents decided friday that the upcoming deer season will be shut down in areas 2,3,and 6, due to blue tongue disease there will be no deer hunting season for this coming fall and will reopen when notified by the state of louisiana til we can get an upper hand on this deadly disease.
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