Simmons Sporting Goods

Black bear page points out problem

Unmanaged and unmitigated growth in the restocked population of black bears is causing turmoil in the Louisiana outdoors, especially in some parishes. Because of the growing problem and a lack of any effort to address the problem from the state,

Big Buck Contest Time!

You know what time of year it is. It’s time for the annual Simmons’ Sporting Goods Big Buck Contest. You can keep up with all the latest information right here on this link, which can also be found on the

Another LA license option…

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has partnered with LA Wallet to bring digital hunting and fishing licenses to Louisiana citizens. Effective today, October 18, 2021, citizens with a Louisiana Driver’s License or State ID can use LA

Big News for Deer Hunters

Tag Your Deer and Turkey via Text Message Ditch your paper tags and tag electronically!  Hunters can now tag and validate their deer or turkey harvests directly from their smartphone (via text) immediately after the animal is harvested. Log into

All the Answers…

Here’s the book with all the answers about Louisiana Hunting seasons, limits and special regulations. Make sure you understand how and when you can hunt and follow the rules. There’s even a number to report outlaw activity so that we

Bow season opens!

Come by and see us at Simmons’ for all your bow hunting needs.

Don’t miss ATH podcasts!

Simmons’ Sporting Goods All Things Hunting podcast episode 10 what’s hot in 2021 Archery equipment, and archery hunting tips and strategies is live. You can find it on the Simmons Sporting Goods YouTube page and all podcast platforms. Don’t miss

It’s a teal. Isn’t it?

Duck hunters almost need a lawyer to stay legal during the season with all the rules, regulations, time restrictions, etc.  And it’s tougher during teal season because you are only supposed to shoot teal. So knowing how to ID your

All Eyes on Deer Movements

It’s deer camera time.  In fact, if you are a bow hunter and haven’t been checking game cameras yet, you are a little bit behind. Keeping up with deer movements is made much easier these days with a wide variety