Inshore Fishing
Advanced bird fishing
Fishing birds is so easy, even Geico’s caveman could do it.[…]
Month: June 2011
News Breaker
Rig worker lands possible state-record mangrove
Offshore oilfield worker Marty Trahan thought he had caught the fish of his life last summer when he landed a 31-pound red snapper, but Trahan cranked up a fish Monday (June 6)that may propel him into Louisiana’s fishing immortality.
While between shifts on a platform in South Marsh Island 128, Trahan and some other workers decided to kill time dropping baits to the myriad fish in the aquarium-clear water beneath them.
“We were on one side catching red snapper, and I told the guys, ‘I’m going to go catch some mangroves,'” Trahan said.[…]
Fishing
Free Fishing Weekend means no license needed to enjoy time on the water
Anyone can fish this weekend (June 11-12) without purchasing a fishing license, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Arkansas team wins B.A.S.S. collegiate regional, two Louisiana teams in top 10
Dustin Huggins said he and Arkansas Tech teammate Evan Barnes were in panic mode. It was 11:30 a.m. and the team had only one fish in the well, and their Day One lead in the 2011 Mercury College B.A.S.S. West Super Regional was in serious jeopardy.[…]
News Breaker
Turkey-hunting proposal revealed during LWF Commission meeting
Proposed changes to turkey-hunting regulations, including a move to two hunting regions, were presented to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission yesterday (June 2).[…]
News Breaker
Turkey-hunting proposal revealed during LWF Commission meeting
Proposed changes to turkey-hunting regulations, including a move to two hunting regions, were presented to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission yesterday (June 2).[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Arkansas team leads College B.A.S.S. National Championship, Lousiana team in second
After the first day of competition, the College B.A.S.S. West Super Regional tournament on Arkansas’ Lake Dardenelle local anglers are solidly in the lead, but two Louisiana teams are still in the hunt for the win and a berth in the National Championship set for July.[…]
Apex Predator
Great-tasting deer meat is just a soak away
Deer meat can be one of the most delicious meats around, but due to its low fat content it can be tough if not cooked down for long amounts of time. I’ve got a trick to overcoming this, as well as taking any gamey taste out of the meat: fruit juice marinades.[…]
Events & Announcements
Mouton pleads guilty of taking bribes, faces five-year prison term
Former Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission member Henry Mouton pleaded guilty on yesterday (June 1) of taking more than $260,000 in bribes from the owner of a landfill company while using his position to try and keep a competing landfill from opening, according to news reports.[…]
Breaking News
LWF Commission members question constitutionality of Artificial Reef Program raid
The Louisiana House of Representatives has passed legislation that would authorize the gutting of the Artificial Reef Program, but members of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission questioned today (June 2) the legality of such a raid because the program’s money is part of a constitutionally protected fund.[…]
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Acid Trips
“Does pH really matter?” Don Schmidt asked rhetorically as he began discussing this element of food-plot planting.[…]
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Windy-Day Winners
“Hope springs eternal in the human breast.” — Alexander Pope
“Love never ends.” — The Bible[…]
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Black Bay Bounce
Meteorology isn’t real science. It’s like alchemy, in which so-called scientists worked to turn base metals into gold.[…]
Fishing
Top Dog
For only fifteen minutes per day, you can have the well-trained hunting dog you always wanted in just a few short months.[…]
Deer Hunting
NuFletch arrow inserts
Serious archers know that when it comes to accuracy, perfect arrow flight is essential. Too often the time it takes to fletch your arrow can cause setbacks and even put a damper on your practice time.[…]