Game Species

Louisiana wild turkey population estimates, brood surveys, and harvest data help hunters interpret trends and regional health.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries methods for tracking wild whitetails determine state hunting seasons and bag limits.

Louisiana buck antler shedding is driven by testosterone levels and rut intensity, determining when deer drop their headgear.

Louisiana buck venison yield depends on body weight, habitat diet quality in regions like Tensas River Basin, and precise shot placement.

Louisiana deer vehicle collisions peak during the breeding season from late October through January, offering vital driver safety tips.

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease causes sudden deer die-offs in Louisiana through gnat bites, internal hemorrhaging, and severe physical swelling.

Chronic Wasting Disease prevalence in Louisiana northeast zones and its impact on deer hunting regulations and herd health.

Chronic Wasting Disease in Ouachita Parish alarmed biologists by making an unexpected geographical leap far from Tensas Parish.

Chronic Wasting Disease in Louisiana deer, including the first positive case in Tensas Parish and statewide management zones.

Louisiana chronic wasting disease case counts by parish, including the first Tensas Parish case and deer hunting regulations.