Louisiana Sportsman

When you spook a deer on the way into your stand, it’s a lot easier to put a shotgun bead on a deer than aim a rifle.

Why a shotgun is better than a deer rifle

November 18, 2015 Brian Cope

Ernest McLeod has killed his share of deer with rifles, but about 10 years ago he decided that a shotgun was the way to go.[…]

Glenmora hunter shoots nice 10-point in Rapides Parish

November 18, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Talk about a solid return on investment.

Jarrod Coker was invited to join a Rapides Parish deer lease this past weekend – and on only his second day of hunting there – shot a big 10-point the likes of which hadn’t been seen on the property in at least 50 years. […]

LDWF plans drawdown for Saline Lake starting Nov. 19

November 18, 2015 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled a drawdown for Saline Lake starting Thursday to control giant salvinia.[…]

When a whitetail buck lifts his nose to test the wind, will he smell your last meal, what was on the seat of your truck, and the flowery detergent in which you washed your hunting clothes?

Top 4 tips to stay scent free when hunting

November 17, 2015 Brian Cope

It’s a common practice for deer hunters to make themselves as scent-free as possible before heading to their stand, and over the past couple of decades a whole category of gear has sprouted up to help with that task.[…]

Take comfort in fall trout fishing

November 17, 2015 Chris Holmes

The days are shorter, the temperature is cooler and the specks are closer. Fall is the best time to target speckled trout from a kayak: The fish are hungry, concentrated and easy to reach.[…]

Bowhunter doubles down on Atchafalaya Delta WMA deer

November 17, 2015 Patrick Bonin

For a guy who just purchased his first bow in August, Sunday morning’s hunt on the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area was an epic one for Aaron Hue.[…]

Rare white-hooved buck goes down in Ouachita Parish

November 17, 2015 Patrick Bonin

When Terrence Burke took a 100-yard shot at a nice buck earlier this month, he recognized the 8-pointer from several trail cam pics he had reviewed this season.[…]

10 tips for public deer hunting

November 16, 2015 Andy Crawford

I’ve never killed a deer on public land. Seen a few, including one of the largest bucks I’ve ever laid eyes on.[…]

Safety first on public land

November 16, 2015 Andy Crawford

Ricky Aucoin has hunted public lands for more than 30 years, and he’s killed a number of really nice bucks. But he said it’s imperative to take some steps to ensure you safely return from each trip.[…]

Louisiana’s fall red snapper season to open in state waters on Friday

November 16, 2015 From News Reports

It’s the season to be thankful — and many Louisiana recreational anglers are thankful to have another shot at catching red snapper in state waters this year.[…]

Why the pros turn to square-bills

November 16, 2015 Dan Kibler

The look a little different — not like a run-of-the-mill crankbait with a round, diving bill. The slab of plastic sticking out of their mouths can be squared off at the end or shaped like a coffin.[…]

115-year-old buck makes Louisiana’s B&C record book

November 16, 2015 Glynn Harris

When Joe Sam Rolfe met with the folks at White Oak Bluff campsite on the Boeuf River, little did he know that the sidearm he carried would one day put his name in the Louisiana record books.[…]