News Breaker
Top tactics for public waterfowling success
With so many quality options for chasing waterfowl on the Bayou State’s public land, most hunters usually find a few birds for the pot.[…]
Year: 2018
Deer Hunting
Majestic albino buck killed in N.C.
Check out the details on this amazing albino buck killed in North Carolina. […]
Deer Hunting
Big 11-point buck goes down near Downsville
Hunter nearly gave up on recovering 144-inch trophy Sometimes a deer hunter’s excitement at getting a crack at a big buck fades into utter despair when he finally comes to grips with a harsh reality:
Inshore Fishing
Don’t forget topwater for trout
I love catching fish any way at all: under corks, tight-lined, live bait, plastics, whatever.[…]
Features
Mullet mayhem -Target mullet schools to catch more bull redfish
If you are having trouble getting on redfish, just look for schools of mullet. It’s as close to a guarantee to hot action as you’ll get.[…]
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Moving targets — Top tactics for public land deer hunting
It was late summer near Concordia Parish. Temperatures hovering near the 100-degree mark coupled with dense humidity congested the air. The trees, lush with green foliage, offered some shade, but provided little relief for ultra-marathon runner Josh Chauvin.[…]
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Top 7 features for trout kayaks
Sure, sure, it’s old news that kayaks are a deadly effective tool for slipping up quietly on redfish grazing for lunch is marsh ponds only a foot deep.[…]
Deer Hunting
Nice 7-point downed on Fort Polk WMA
Roshong’s buck has big 24-inch inside spread Brandon Roshong lives near Pitkin in Vernon Parish, just a short drive from his favorite hunting spot: Fort Polk Wildlife Management Area. Roshong, who operates his own truck
Inshore Fishing
First time fishing here — but WON’T be the last!
In my 26 years of covering the outdoor scene in South Louisiana, I had neglected one particular fishing destination because of how difficult it was to reach. Getting there is a piece of cake now,
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Big blow won’t hurt Dularge bite
There’s a big northwest wind in the forecast for this weekend, and that means water levels will likely plummet across the Louisiana coast. That’s great news for any Dularge angler who doesn’t suffer from a speckled
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Golden Meadow man cited for possessing green sea turtles
Leger ticketed for violating the Endangered Species Act; could face $50,000 fine, LDWF says Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Golden Meadow man for Endangered Species Act violations after
Deer Hunting
Big 10 arrowed in Natchitoches Parish
Hall headed to the stand in the pouring rain — and his decision to go paid off You just gotta go to know. When Shawn Hall woke up Saturday morning, Oct. 20, rain was pouring
Deer Hunting
The Island
Mike Blake and his son Beau, two leaders in the oilfield industry, have a real passion for everything fishing and hunting. So when the opportunity arose to purchase 3,100 acres of some of the most unspoiled and diverse wildlife habitat in South Louisiana, they couldn’t resist.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Perfect setup for a speckled trout blitz
Slow speckled trout trips are part of a South Louisiana fisherman’s life, but no outing on the water can stay minimally productive when conditions are perfect on a beautiful fall day. My good fishing buddy
Deer of the Year
Big Beauregard Parish 10-point goes down
After a fruitless morning at another stand on Monday, Oct. 22, Brandon Bailey decided it was time for a change of scenery.[…]
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STAR winner collects $10,000 Louisiana Sportsman subscriber bonus
It was a big night last Thursday for the 2018 CCA Louisiana STAR Tournament winners, who collected their boats and prizes at a banquet in Baton Rouge at Live Oak Arabians.[…]