Apex Predator
The Apex Predator brings along an umbrella and fishes rain or shine
With warmer temperatures on the horizon, most outdoorsmen seriously begin hitting the bays and bayous with the arrival of spring.[…]
Year: 2014
Bass Fishing
Livonia angler snares monster bass in Quiet Cove at Toledo Bend
What started out as a weekend of quality fishing time braving cold mornings together turned into the bass-of-a-lifetime for a Livonia couple fishing the spawn at Toledo Bend.[…]
Bass Fishing
Many angler lands third 10-pounder, joins Toledo Bend Lake Association’s Elite Lunker Club
Longtime Many resident Bob Laroux hooked his third 10-pound-plus bass at Toledo Bend in Housen Bayou last week, becoming the newest member of the Lake Association’s Elite Lunker Club.[…]
Hog Hunting
LDWF to use helicopters to hunt down feral hogs this week on Pearl River and Sherburne WMAs
With harvests by hunters not putting a dent in the wild hog population on state wildlife management areas, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is using helicopters this week to hunt down feral hogs on Pearl River and Sherburne WMAs.[…]
Columns
Fishcation planning begins now
On the aftermath of Icepocalypse 2014, most flyfishers can’t begin to think about wading a cold stream with snow-covered mountain peaks as a backdrop. But come August, they will think differently. […]
Events & Announcements
Check out Bass Tank seminars at the Louisiana Sportsman Show in Gonzales
If you’ve ever wondered how professional anglers make catching lunker bass look so easy, you’ll want to check out the Bass Tank at this year’s Louisiana Sportsman Show.[…]
Events & Announcements
Louisiana Sportsman Show to host archery competition
This year’s Louisiana Sportsman Show will include archery shoots to provide a range of activities for all ages.[…]
Events & Announcements
Kids Zone rounds out family-friendly fun at Louisiana Sportsman Show
New for this year will be the Louisiana Sportsman Kids Zone, which will feature plenty of family-oriented activities for the entire family.[…]
Events & Announcements
Tractors and lawn equipment for sale at the Louisiana Sportsman Show
Tractors, farm equipment and lawn mowers will be displayed and available for sale at the Louisiana Sportsman Show and Festival, March 13-16 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana. […]
News Breaker
Red snapper allocation public hearing set for 6 p.m. Thursday in Kenner
Louisiana’s recreational anglers are encouraged to attend a Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council public hearing in Kenner Thursday evening to discuss red snapper allocation.[…]
Bass Fishing
Washington angler takes a Toledo Bend 10.2-pounder north of Pendleton Bridge
Joseph Savant and Gavin Latour teamed up for an impressive day on Toledo Bend last Friday, Feb. 28, weighing in more than 28 pounds of bass on a five-fish stringer that featured a 10.2-pound lunker caught north of Pendleton Bridge. […]
Bass Fishing
Dry Prong angler reels in 10.1-pound lunker near the Indian Mounds
Brian Edwards knew the possibility existed for a great Toledo Bend bass when he ventured out with his father on a trip last Sunday, March 2.[…]
Deer of the Year
Roszell takes down ‘Freaky’ buck in November, hangs on to win women’s division of Simmons’ Sporting Goods Big Buck Contest
Tara Roszell is a registered nurse working in the recovery room at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, and although she’s hunted deer off-and-on for 30 years since she got married, she’s spent most of her time at home as mom to her kids.[…]
Events & Announcements
Find great deals on hunting and fishing gear at the Louisiana Sportsman Show Discount Zone
The Discount Zone back for the 2014 Louisiana Sportsman Show, and you won’t want to miss out on all the deals on its wide array of hunting and fishing gear.[…]
Events & Announcements
Louisiana Sportsman ATV Show brings best selection of the year to Baton Rouge area
The 2014 show will provide the best opportunity this year to buy an ATV from a wide variety of dealers.[…]
News Breaker
Enter your dog in the Louisiana Sportsman Show Splash Dogs competition
Winter is drawing to a close and dog owners are looking for ways to engage their dogs physically and psychologically. As duck season closes, retrievers are looking for something to chase. House dogs are tired of being indoors, and they too are looking for something to do.[…]