The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations. Check out the proposed 20182019 louisiana hunting seasons. The daily bag limit is 8 squirrels, with a possession limit of 24. Jan 23, 2018 another fun hunt with cutty and drake doing the hard work. There is a small game emphasis area on bayou pierre wma.
All hunters must also have a federal duck stamp and hip. The control of hunting in louisiana is under the department of wildlife and fisheries and any licenses must be obtained from them before a hunter make take up his sport in the state. Kill a lateseason stud in 5 days deer hunting realtree camo. In louisiana, the turkey hunting season is in the spring during mating season. Using a shallow creek or wellworn logging path or trail to walk along allows for more silent travel and will help you move in pretty close to squirrels. Lateseason squirrel hunting tips for the winter sportsman triblive. Total outdoor pursuit airs on the hunt channel thursdays at 8 pm this week were hunting early season squirrels with a. While these calls can work better for the stalking hunter during the early season when there is still ample leaf cover to keep a human hidden, the late season hunter should still give it a try. And thats a shame, because some of the season s best squirrel hunting happens. Later in the season, when squirrels forage more on the ground, it may be best to hunt with the sun at your back to put the glare in your quarrys eyes. Seasons that have ended for the year will not be shown. Wildlife and fisheries is teaming with the louisiana wildlife and fisheries foundation to host womens fishing 101 workshops april 18 and. Good fishing is available on the river and within oxbow lakes. Lateseason hunting opportunities can be some of the years best mourning doves,snipe, squirrelsjust might leadto active january by shannon tompkins, houston chronicle.
However, the ridges and valleys of the wma and the areas oaks and hickories lay the foundation for awesome squirrel hunting. Myth squirrel hunting opportunities are few and far between. The daily bag limit is three squirrels, with a possession limit of nine. Louisiana late season duck hunt with boykin spaniels david fox. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Fleeting glimpses are often the most positive results of earlyseason squirrel hunts. Lateseason squirrel hunting tips louisiana sportsman. Lateseason hunting opportunities can be some of the year. There are two steps to setting waterfowl hunting seasons.
Hunting late season is best late season offers the best time to hunt squirrels with dogs. Wear realtree camouflage to blend in with surroundings, and also some hunter orange if squirrel hunting with others, or required by law. I actually prefer to stillhunt, which is simply moving slowly and quietly through the woods, stopping often to look and listen for squirrels. Primary game species include squirrel, wood duck, and turkey. A nonresident 1day small gamemigratory bird license for each day you intend to hunt.
Louisianas 23rd spring squirrel hunting season begins may 2 and runs through may 24 on private lands statewide. In louisiana, there are two species of squirrel gray and fox squirrels and two species of rabbit. But you dont need much more time off to kill a big, old lateseason buck. Louisiana squirrel season update louisiana sportsman. Aug 25, 2015 its often said that squirrel hunting is a pain in the neck, and early season hunters quickly find out why. Kisatchie jewel hunt lateseason squirrel hunting tips louisiana. Deer, rabbit, and woodcock hunting is also available.
Mississippi river finally falling as we wait for late winter. When a shot is fired, reload quickly and wait several minutes before retrieving the downed squirrel. This is a great method for small game hunting squirrels. The dogs can tree a squirrel and will bark to signal the squirrels hiding tree. The current bag limit is five squirrels, and i can only ever remember limiting out once. Squirrel hunting can literally be a pain in the neck, but there are ways to fool treetop bushytails. Little river louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. The louisiana hunting season for squirrels begins oct. Plus were passing on the tradition of hunting to the next generation in this episode. If the land has a good food source this is required and doesnt receive any type of hunting pressure for about a week, its possible that the spot can produce during late season. American hunter tips for hunting lateseason squirrels. The cajun town that shuts down for squirrel day gastro obscura.
February is the last month of kentuckys twopart squirrel season that begins in. Waterfowl hunting is limited to lottery hunts youth and general due to the wmas small size and ldwfs efforts to maintain the area as a migration refuge for waterfowl during the winter. Jan 25, 2009 squirrel hunting can literally be a pain in the neck, but there are ways to fool treetop bushytails. Apr 20, 2015 bowhunting iowa late season big unicorn buck with a bow. Fox squirrels and gray squirrels can be harvested legally during the squirrel hunting season. And thats a shame, because some of the seasons best squirrel hunting happens. Bayou pierre louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries.
But john hanks, a louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries biologist supervisor, said successful lateseason hunts collate directly to october squirrel forays. Captain ryan lambert of cajun fishing adventures knows a thing or two about fishing and duck hunting, but he also enjoys small game hunting when the time presents itself. And, unlike the fall and winter, the woods are denser with new growth. Lateseason squirrels spend time on the ground foraging for whatever remains of autumn, providing ample shots. Hunting with a traditional muzzleloading rifle percussion cap or flintlock is more enjoyable and safe when good muzzleloader handling, cleaning and storage techniques are learned. Small game hunting options for mississippi and louisiana.
With hunting season upon us, jude will show us a few tools of the trade that help get the job done. Dogs make lateseason squirrel hunts exciting guide outdoors. Consult the 201920 louisiana hunting regulations pamphlet for specific season. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting louisiana s abundant natural resources. Feb 19, 2018 a lateseason squirrel hunt can be a challenge. General hunting seasons oklahoma department of wildlife. Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife and. My squirrel hunting this late in the season is about a 5050 split between stillhunting and sitting still in one spot for a half hour or longer. Its often said that squirrel hunting is a pain in the neck, and early season hunters quickly find out why. Even on those areas where gun season pressure was intense, there is still a chance that lateseason hunting can be productive. Squirrel hunting magazines 16 matching articles field.
Framework regulations include the earliest the season can open, the latest it can close, the season length, and the bag limits for all species. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting louisianas abundant natural resources. What i like about lateseason squirrel hunting is the woods are more open, theres less leaves on the trees, and though those things make them a little more skittish, we use 22s with scopes. This 89yearold louisiana papa, with white hair and eyes the color of spanish moss, had never heard of such a thing.
So much so that the groan heard across south louisiana a couple of saturdays ago came after the announcement that the oct. By late winter, squirrels spend considerable time on the ground foraging for fallen acorns and other morsels. Lateseason bushytails stories and adventures guide. Over one of the best squirrel suppers i have ever eaten, the veteran hunter explained that late season squirrel hunting is different than hunting in october and november. Animals for hunting in the pelican state are a large population of deer, wild turkey, alligators, waterfowl, and migratory birds, rabbits, and squirrel. Bowhunting iowa late season big unicorn buck with a bow.
Quail, rabbit, and squirrel hunting, research, and. Deer, squirrel and raccoon hunting are limited due to the young age of the reforested hardwood area. Season dates louisiana s 23rd spring squirrel hunting season begins may 2 and runs through may 24 on private lands statewide. Spring squirrel season a great reason to stay in the woods. Mention squirrels to the average hunter, and he or she probably recalls early october days afield. Some hunters may opt for a small breed dog like a jack russel or a feist. When a shot is fired, reload quickly and wait several minutes before retrieving the. Seasons and regulations louisiana department of wildlife. Consult wildlife management area and federal land schedules for specific regulations and dates on those areas. Deer hunting the late season deer hunting realtree camo. Sometimes, we knew the squirrel hid in the tree, but it gave us the slip so we moved on to other prey.
Wildlife and fisheries is teaming with the louisiana wildlife and fisheries foundation to. Five days will suffice and they dont even have to be five consecutive days. Next weekend is rifle season bucks only so i decided to spend saturday adding a few squirrels to the freeze and harass the pigs while scouting for the weekend. Nearly all arkansas game and fish commission wildlife management areas are open to squirrel hunting, and much of the pressure from deer hunting has faded.
Squirrel hunting magazines 16 matching articles field and. When does squirrel season open in louisiana kall 2020. Feb 01, 2020 this is a popular lateseason squirrelhunting wma. The leaves tend to surround the squirrel, while it is digging in search of nuts, making it difficult to see. Even on those areas where gun season pressure was intense, there is still a chance that late season hunting can be productive. The daily bag limit is three squirrels, with a possession limit of. Squirrel hunting tips for the early season small game. Aug 18, 2018 with hunting season upon us, jude will show us a few tools of the trade that help get the job done. My squirrel hunting this late in the season is about a 5050 split between still hunting and sitting still in one spot for a half hour or longer. Over one of the best squirrel suppers i have ever eaten, the veteran hunter explained that lateseason squirrel hunting is different than hunting in october and november. Hunting with dogs is the best way to bag latewinter squirrels.
The lateseason muzzleloader squirrel hunt runs january 4 to february 17 in 2003. Lateseason tactics oftentimes does not include calling. While these calls can work better for the stalking hunter during the early season when there is still ample leaf cover to keep a human hidden, the lateseason hunter should still give it a try. This time of year, squirrels are very skittish, as breeding subsides and hunting pressure continues, and sneaking up on a squirrel takes patience. Theres plenty of squirrelhunting action in the rolling hills of the kisatchie national forest if you know where to look and how to get into position. Squirrel hunting provides plenty of outdoor action in. Read on for six tips offered by veteran squirrel hunters to fill your game bag early in the season. Always eat what small game you kill to extend the hunt and enjoy meals taken by hunting. Small game hunting options for mississippi and louisiana most hunters that grew up in the misslou during my era cut their hunting teeth in one of three ways sneaking up on a squirrel cutting acorns in the top of a tall red oak, following a pack of bawling beagles in hot pursuit of an elusive cottontail, or flushing an exploding covey of. Louisiana late season duck hunt with boykin spaniels youtube. This is still deer hunting, and there are no guarantees. They may be taken with any equipment and ammunition during squirrel hunting season, though a.
Another fun hunt with cutty and drake doing the hard work. Fish and wildlife service, in consultation with the mississippi flyway council, sets framework regulations in late fall of each year. Mention squirrels to the average hunter and he or she probably recalls early october days afield, likely as a young hunter, spent sitting under an oak with dads old handmedown shotgun. Late season squirrel hunting is both challenging and fun. Late winter squirrels tend to conserve their energy, and prefer to feed on calm, windless winter mornings. Mississippi river finally falling as we wait for late. Three types of small game hunting great days outdoors. Louisiana late season duck hunt with boykin spaniels. The louisiana hunting seasons are controlled by the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. Team primos is hunting whitetails in kanas at the hashknife ranch duration.
Unfortunately deer sign and squirrel movement was almost nonexistent. Spotting a tree squirrel is difficult enough in early fall while leaves are still on the. Fleeting glimpses are often the most positive results of early season squirrel hunts. May 25, 2015 animals for hunting in the pelican state are a large population of deer, wild turkey, alligators, waterfowl, and migratory birds, rabbits, and squirrel. For more information on bag limits, visit thelouisiana department of wildlife and fisheries website. Late season squirrel hunting tips for the winter sportsman. But with time running out, this fiveday plan is your best chance at killing a bruiser. Couple that with the elusive nature of turkeys and it is part of the reason why they can be difficult to harvest. But if you want to stretch your hunting seasons, sharpen your stalking skills and collect the makings for some of the best wildgame recipes in the world, get yourself a squeaker call, dig out your realtree turkey hunting duds, and try talkingtons squirrel hunting method.
What i like about lateseason squirrel hunting is the woods are more open, theres less leaves on the trees, and though those things make them a little more. Waterfowl hunter frequently asked questions louisiana. A basic hunting license and a louisiana duck license to hunt the entire season. This is a great method for small game hunting squirrels, but an oldfashioned stalk hunt can be fun as well. When hunting the early season, expect to see multiple squirrels in one mast tree, especially hickories and oaks. Sep 20, 2017 total outdoor pursuit airs on the hunt channel thursdays at 8 pm this week were hunting early season squirrels with a. Squirrel hunting is the same thing in an old school sort of way. Hunting season starts with a mass migration to the woods.
Louisiana hunting seasons, 20182019 hunting season hq. Its relatively inexpensive and, in the case of squirrel and rabbit, the species are abundant with plenty of hunting opportunities on public land. Or maybe rooster pheasants, canada geese, or lastminute mallards. Hunting to the hunter is exciting, regardless of whether the quarry are whitetails, wild turkeys, or canada geese. Late winter, which is more springlike in louisiana, is perfect for getting back to smallgame basics, and there just may be no better opportunity to harvest squirrels. Squirrels of winter stories and adventures guide outdoors. Small game hunting while scouting late season in february i was optimistic about the buck sign i saw. Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020.
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