Deer Hunting
Opening day jitters
It’s GO time!
Since my last blog, I have made a few more scouting trips down to the Atchaflaya Delta WMA, including one where I found my game camera broken by a black bear.[…]
Month: September 2011
Waterfowl & Duck Hunting
End of 2011 teal season leaves Delacroix guide ready for the big duck season
It’s prime time in the redfish capital of the world. From now through late December, flyrodders will flock to the marshes to stalk their spotted adversaries.[…]
Hunting
The Hassle-Free Mineral Mizer Bag
You’ve heard it said, “The proof is in the pudding.” Well, in this case, the proof is in the bag…The Mineral Mizer Bag. This is a moisture-activated mineral filtration bag that combines simplicity and longevity to give you maximum results.[…]
Hunting
Advantage Hunting Deluxe Blind
The Deluxe Blind from Advantage Hunting keeps you from being seen, smelled or heard when the opportunity for that perfect shot arrives.[…]
Fishing
Fishing Edge helps weekend anglers catch more fish
When Allen Dupont, Bobby Chandler and Chris Vincent started scrambling to find fish, Vincent pulled out a sheet of paper and held it close to his GPS. It looked like something he had printed out from his computer. I quizzed him about what he was doing.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
2012 Bassmaster Open schedule released
The 2012 Bassmaster Central Open tournament trail will include stops at three power-house lakes, B.A.S.S. announced yesterday (Sept. 22).[…]
Events & Announcements
West Monroe man pleads guilty to killing bald eagle
A West Monroe man on Sept. 19 pleaded guilty of killing a bald eagle this spring, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported yesterday (Sept. 22).[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Final Approach Mallard Feeders
Successful waterfowl hunters understand the importance of having a realistic decoy spread. Ducks and geese see a lot of different presentations during the season and become wary as the hunting pressure increases, making it increasingly important to have a collection of lifelike decoys.[…]
Deer Hunting
Louisiana Whitetails tells how to grow big deer and where to hunt them
I looked across the forest floor, and all I saw was a sea of green. A broken canopy, one of the many lingering remnants of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, allowed sunlight to beam down to the detritus that is the organic base of every chunk of woods on the planet.[…]
Hunting
Camp Beauregard WMA closing in January to hunting
Hunting on Camp Beauregard Wildlife Management Area will be prohibited Jan. 7-13 because military exercises on the property were recently scheduled for that time, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced.[…]
Breaking News
Clean Out Your Freezer Day scheduled
The Clean Out Your Freezer Day is scheduled for Sunday (Sept. 25), with all donated game going to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced today.[…]
Hunting
Nikon MONARCH 3 All Terrain Binocular
Nikon has announced an early launch of a new 2012 model into its venerable Monarch ATB family. The all-new MONARCH 3 All Terrain Binocular, available in 10×42 and 8×42 versions, hit the shelves of select retailers in mid-September.[…]
Breaking News
Big Buck Contest kicks off!
The 2011-12 deer season opens tomorrow (Sept. 17) in Southwest Louisiana, and that means that deer will soon be hitting the ground.[…]
Events & Announcements
Jam-packed Louisiana Sportsman October issue heads to printer
Bow season opens for most of the state in just two weeks, and the October issue of Louisiana Sportsman tells you exactly where you want to be that day.[…]
Events & Announcements
Oil leak in northern Barataria Bay being investigated
Nearly 1,500 gallons of oil have been recovered from a Bayou Dupont in Jefferson Parish after discharges were reported Sunday (Sept. 11), the U.S. Coast Guard said today.[…]
Breaking News
Android users can now upload photos to reports forum, classified section
Sharing outdoor experiences with other sportsmen is now a breeze for Android users, who can upload photos to the LouisianaSportsman.com reports forum right from their mobile devices.[…]