Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries arrested one Alabama man and cited another for alleged wildlife and criminal violations in connection with a rabbit-hunting license-check stop on Jan. 3 in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
Well, we once again find ourselves at the close of another year and headed straight into the clutches of what passes for winter here in the Deep South. […]
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet talks about throwing square-billed crankbaits for bass in January.[…]
Prairieville angler Adam Cook uses fluorocarbon on almost every reel he owns. The fact that it virtually disappears under water is a huge factor.[…]
January’s wintry weather has prevented the completion of this month’s aerial waterfowl survey, but preliminary numbers released by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries indicate just about the same number of birds in the state as last month.[…]
Brad Normand thought he was running a little late when he arrived at his box stand on Dahlia Plantation about 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 26 — but as it turns out, he was actually right on time.[…]
Kayaks are increasingly seeing double duty as great waterfowl hunting boats. While some kayaks are available in camouflage, the vast majority come in solid, often bright, colors. But Yak Gear has solved the problem of hiding you and the ‘yak from a duck’s great vision.[…]
This little lake in the Kisatchie National Forest near Alexandria is a hidden gem for kayak anglers. Motorized boating isn’t allowed, so the 46-acre lake doesn’t get much attention from bass anglers that fish in power boats.[…]
Catfish are available in almost all freshwater areas of the state. Regularly caught in lakes, bayous and rivers, these fish provide great food and sport. However, they also provide an opportunity for kayak anglers to catch some true giants.[…]
I have a lifelong hatred of spinning reels, mainly generated by the loops that often form in the spooled line and create real messes.[…]
After starting hot and then experiencing a big lull in the middle of our fishing trip, Capt. Justin Bowles and I found fast action on speckled trout, giving us more than enough to weigh in our one-boat fishing competition.[…]
Wintertime bass fishing can be tough, and that can cause anglers to look for all kinds of gimmicks and off-the-wall tactics to get bites.[…]
Fishing is always more fun when there’s a competition factor involved. Capt. Justin Bowles and I set out this week to see who could catch the heaviest cumulative weight of three bass and three speckled trout, with the loser paying a time-consuming price.[…]
For many anglers, especially in the South, there have been epic trips with lots of unforgettable “Sally Time.”[…]
Calling white-fronted geese can be a challenge, but quite often a quality call can make all of the difference.[…]
The gear for a basic coon hunt isn’t that complex, Chris Jones said. You need plenty of well-charged lights — including a headlamp, a flashlight and a spotlight. (Running out of light on a coon hunt would be akin to leaving the plug out of your boat when fishing.)[…]