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Louisiana Sportsman to defend trademark
November 19, 2009
Louisiana’s outdoorsmen have really taken to the Sportsman logo, and the trademarked fleur-de-lis is everywhere. From T-shirts to decals to tattoos, it seems everyone wants to sport the eye-catching design.

Unfortunately, unscrupulous businesses are taking advantage of the craze to produce unlicensed likenesses and sell them to unsuspecting customers. That has forced Louisiana Sportsman’s parent company, Louisiana Publishing, to take action to defend the trademark.
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Hopedale trout transitioning to the bottom
November 19, 2009
While the trout transition to the inside around Hopedale has long been completed, Captain Charlie Thomason with Bayou Charters (504-278-FISH) says there’s another kind of transition happening right now. “The trout are really starting to fall to the bottom,” he said. “And the fishing is awesome.”
By Chris Ginn

While some hunters killed some birds during the opening weekend, many in the southeast didn't have much to keep their attention. Duck survey show mixed results
November 17, 2009
Many hunters were disappointed with the West Zone opening of the duck season, with most reports being of dismal numbers.

“Hunted north of Kaplan, (and) what an opener,” LouisianaSportsman.com user mr-crappie wrote yesterday. “Five hunters Saturday (killed) two bluewing teal; four hunters Sunday … didn’t see a duck.”
By Andy Crawford

With the opening of the Louisiana Sportsman's archive, users can access 1,000 information-packed stories from the magazine's pages. Hunting and fishing archive opened to public
November 16, 2009
Louisiana Sportsman’s wealth of information is now available on LouisianaSportsman.com, with roughly 1,000 feature articles older than two years being open to the public through our front page.
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New forum view released
November 11, 2009
Navigating through LouisianaSportsman.com user reports is now even easier with the introduction of the new forum index, which provides a more-compact view of available categories and activity levels within each individual forum.
By Andy Crawford

Wind forcing early bite around DuLarge
November 6, 2009
Two weeks ago, Captain Bill Lake with Bayou Guide Service (985-851-6015) was crushing the speckled trout in Lake Mechant and Sister Lake at the rate of 100 per day. For the last few days, though, the wind has taken about 40 trout off the top of that. However, he says 60-trout days are only possible right now if you get out there at the crack of dawn.
By Chris Ginn

While geese have moved into Louisiana in numbers, ducks seemingly haven't migrated in large numbers yet. However, habitat conditions are excellent and set the stage for a great season when cold fronts finally push the birds southward. Duck sightings spotty, but conditions are promising
November 5, 2009
It seems like here in south Louisiana we get things in extremes. It’s either hot or cold, with rarely an in-between. Sometimes we pray for rain to alleviate drought, and other times we get floods. As it relates to the waterfowl hunting conditions here in Louisiana, it seems like more often than not we’re praying for rain to flood our fields and backwaters – but this year it looks like Mother Nature has outdone herself.
By Darren Digby

Blake Charles, known as BlakeC to LouisianaSportsman.com users, shared a priceless experience with his 6-year-old son Jon Burton this weekend when the young hunter killed his first deer. User BlakeC experiences hunt of lifetime with 6-year-old son
November 2, 2009
Most people think of their dream hunt as going on a trip to the Midwest and harvesting a 150-class buck. My dream hunt came true this weekend when I had the pleasure of experiencing my son’s first deer hunt.
Submitted Story

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway bite is on for those who are patient and pay close attention to their line. Guide Eric Dumas says Causeway is ready
October 30, 2009
The word on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is, HOT HOT HOT. I have been out several times and the fish are on the bridge. Here are some keys to success.
Submitted Story

Look for flocks of diving birds to find quick schooling action this month. Big Lake guide reports strong schooling action
October 27, 2009
Calcasieu Lake has sweetened recently due to excessive rainfall, but that doesn’t mean the fishing has totally shut down. In fact, Captain Erik Rue with Calcasieu Charters (337-598-4700) says the trout fishing has been excellent so far this month.
By Chris Ginn

Trout are plentiful in the Delacroix marshes, with fish feasting under small shrimp and hiding in winter holes. Live bait or plastics are equally effective. Delacroix trout thick under shrimp, in winter holes
October 23, 2009
Last week's northerly blow left a surprising number of shrimp in the Delacroix marsh. They're small (I'd guess about 80-count), but there are plenty of them, and they're being devoured by trout from the bottom and sea gulls from above.
By Todd Masson

Returning to my roots
October 23, 2009
Most of the 20 years I’ve spent in outdoors communications has involved writing for Louisiana Sportsman. A quick search of the archives reveals that I’ve written at least 125 stories for the magazine. So the publication is my home, and holds a special place in my life.
By Andy Crawford

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