November 2019 - Louisiana Sportsman

Try these two Louisiana duck WMAs

November 30, 2019 Kinny Haddox

There are alternatives to emptying your checkbook to pay for great Louisiana duck hunting, like these two WMAs at opposite ends of the state. […]

What’s in store at Golden Meadow?

November 30, 2019 Anthony Taylor

The water temperature is getting cooler, and large trout are moving from the Timbalier Bay and Caillou Island inland towards Catfish Lake and Bay Courant. […]

Fall success on Calcasieu leads to great expectations

November 30, 2019 Chris Berzas

After a woeful spring of freshwater inundation, inshore fall fishing has come on strong for speckled trout and redfish on Calcasieu Lake. […]

Old Rinky Dink, now a Wing Ding, still hammers bass

November 30, 2019 Don Shoopman

Whatever December brings weather-wise, Glen Freeman ties on a Wing Ding to catch bass — lots of bass — big and small, at Toledo Bend. […]

Ranew’s Hanging Judge Gambrel

November 30, 2019 louisianasportsman

I have a gambrel to help rough-butcher the deer that my son, hunting buddies and I kill, and I also have a scale so we can certify who deserves bragging rights for taking heavyweight bucks. […]

Star Brite Premium Restorer Wax

November 30, 2019 louisianasportsman

If you’re putting your boat away for the winter, you’re probably planning to winterize all the moving parts in the engine and fuel system. […]

Shimano/G.Loomis Baitcasting Combo

November 30, 2019 louisianasportsman

Anglers wanting to put two of fishing’s great names together will get a chance this month, with G.Loomis and Shimano matching up with a limited-edition bait casting combo. […]

Shoot or don’t shoot, 2019 edition

November 30, 2019 Dave Moreland

Deer hunting is not just about killing deer; the hunter makes a management decision every time the trigger is pulled. Here’s how to make that decision. […]

December at Delacroix is still a fishing treat

November 30, 2019 Rusty Tardo

December has long been a favorite time to fish the Delacroix area for speckled trout and redfish because of its diverse habitat. […]

Kayak fishing for reds and specks around Elmer’s Island

November 27, 2019 Dora Lambert

Venturing into the extensive saltwater marsh of Elmer’s Island can land a determined kayaker a limit of redfish, speckled trout and a flounder or two. […]

Deer activity cranks up, and rutting activity intensifies when a cold front sweeps across Louisiana. (Photo courtesy Dale Andrus)

Hunt the cold fronts, boys

November 27, 2019 Dave Moreland

It is a well-known fact among Bayou State deer hunters that when a cold front sweeps across the state, it’s time to be in a deer stand. […]

Deke with his take after a morning hunt in Venice.

The 2019 duck season kick-off

November 27, 2019 John Manion

All of Louisiana’s waterfowl zones are open, but not all the hunting has started with a bang. Here’s a look at what some hunters have experienced so far. […]

Twenty point buck downed after three botched chances

November 27, 2019 Glynn Harris

After three chances, it was beginning to look like Joshua Jennings, his two sons and his dad were never going to get this monster buck in Caddo Parish. […]

Greg Hackney’s Swim Jig Fishing Tips / Boats Unlimited

November 26, 2019 louisianasportsman

It’s no secret that Greg Hackney loves to fish with a jig. He’s got a few jigs with his signature “Hack Attack” name on them after all. In this video he breaks down his tactics for fishing a swim jig. He goes into detail on color as it relates to conditions. […]