Joe Macaluso

If there was one word coming from Louisiana duck hunters after January’s Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting, it was “finally!” After a handful of years pleading with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it appears Louisiana took an important step in... See more

Hunters, especially waterfowl hunters, and coastal fishermen will be governed by the moves offered on Tuesday’s agenda set for January’s Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting. Yes, it’s Tuesday — a move from the usual Thursday meeting days — and Depar... See more

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Jan. 5, 2026 is the deadline for submitting activities and events for The 2026 Advocate Outdoors Calendar scheduled to be published Jan. 11, 2026. Please include: Event's name/title, time, date and location including the site, address and city. Also inclu... See more

HUNTING SEASONS DEER/MODERN FIREARMS: Through Jan. 4, State Deer Areas 1, 3, 4, 7 & 8, with/without dogs. DEER/PRIMITIVE FIREARMS: Through Jan. 5-11, State Deer Areas 3, 7, 8 & 10. DEER/MODERN FIREARMS: Through Jan. 5-18, State Deer Areas 1 & ... See more