Outdoor

The Review/John K. Flores
John Flores saw this young spike buck from his stand last season.

There is an abundance of deer browse reported in the marsh. Deer peas are one of the preferred foods.

John K. Flores: Prediction calls for successful deer hunt

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 6:00am

The 2026-27 Louisiana deer season is just a couple of weeks away and despite the lingering high temperatures as we approach the first day of fall Tuesday, hunters that I’ve spoken with are busy ge

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State considers new boating safety regulations

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 9:26am

If you spend time on Louisiana’s waterways, a proposed set of boating rule changes could affect what you keep on your boat and what you have to wear while you’re underway.

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Allain's bill results in first recreational gator hunt lottery

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 9:52am

Louisiana hunters got their first chance Thursday to apply for a new recreational alligator hunt authorized by a state law passed earlier this year, expanding access to a harvest historically cond

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The Review/John Flores
Eli shoots his .410 shotgun at the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Range.

Eli shoots a .22 caliber single action handgun.

John K. Flores: How to teach kids at the shooting range

Fri, 08/21/2026 - 6:00am

A number of years ago, I took my grandson Gabriel, now 25, to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department shooting range. More specifically, it was a Saturday in August.