Hunting
U-Go Hunt Stand
How would you like to take your hunting stand to any area and move whenever you want? The U-Go Hunt Stand allows you to do just that. It even has a front loader to carry your game.[…]
Month: August 2011
Hunting
ProStaff riflescopes
Nikon’s line of ProStaff riflescopes provide hunters the power and versatility they need for any hunt.[…]
Events & Announcements
Breton NWR reopened to public access
Effectively immediately, Breton National Wildlife Refuge is reopened to public visitation and use, under normal refuge regulations. Nesting periods for colonial seabirds and shorebirds have ended, and visitors may now access beach areas of the refuge.[…]
Events & Announcements
On Second Thought: Coastal project thought to have failed might be working after all
Spring flooding in the Mississippi River Valley system may have left behind loads of misery, but appears to have deposited a surprise near the mouth of the river.[…]
News Breaker
Fishermen cited for red-snapper violations
Six men were cited for alleged offshore fishing violations including possessing red snapper out of season in two separate stops on Aug. 15-16, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported today (Aug. 25).[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Seafood, water-well sampling in progress after Pearl River fish kill
The Bogalusa paper mill responsible for the spill that caused a massive fish kill in the Pearl River has agreed to the fund state testing of seafood and private water wells, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
Hunting
Starkey introduces SoundGear by LaPierre
MINNEAPOLIS, (Jul 20, 2011) – Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is excited to introduce SoundGear™ by LaPierre, a brand new category of electronic hearing protection.[…]
General
Balance Bar reformulates and repackages its Sweet & Salty Bare flavors
Valhalla, N.Y., (August 1, 2011) – Balance Bar, one of America’s original nutrition/energy bar leaders, has improved its Bare product line comprised of two popular flavors: Sweet & Salty Chocolate Almond and Sweet & Salty Peanut Butter.[…]
Deer Hunting
Delta scouting continues, deer and hog sign remain consistent
I got a good, early start to my third scouting trip at the Atchaflaya Delta WMA. Again the first thing I noticed was hog sign everywhere.[…]
Hunting
Hunter’s Specialties® Scent-A-Way™ TEK 4™ Garments
Hunter’s Specialties® has introduced their line of highly effective Scent-A-Way™ TEK 4 odor control clothing to the tactical, military and law enforcement community.[…]
News Breaker
2012 turkey hunting season focus of public meeting
Turkey-hunting regulations for 2012 will be the focus of a public meeting set for Aug. 30 in Jonesboro, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced. […]
Inshore Fishing
Deep water key to finding bull croaker
If you want to get in on a little croaker fishing of your own, Scott Castaing recommended looking for holes that are deeper than the surrounding areas. Take for instance his croaker hole in Goose Pond Bayou.[…]
Deer Hunting
The Mineral Mizer Bag
If you think you don’t have the time or desire necessary to maintain a mineral lick for attracting deer, think again. The Mineral Mizer Bag keeps things simple… just “Hang it, Wet it, and Forget it” for a full year.[…]
Contents
Cover: September 2011
Decision comes after National Forest Service ban overturned in July, LDWF says.[…]
Bass Fishing
Basin bass stunted by current regulations
In August 1992, Hurricane Andrew unleashed hellfire and brimstone on the bass population of the Atchafalaya Basin. As anglers learned at the time, the storm whipped up half-decayed detritus from the floor of the Basin, suspended it in the water column and, ultimately, robbed the water of much of its life-sustaining oxygen.[…]
Events & Announcements
September issue to hit mailboxes next week
The September issue of Louisiana Sportsman is on its way to the printer, and will be mailed on Saturday. That means subscribers will start seeing the issue in their mailboxes beginning on Monday.[…]