Deer of the Year
Marks’ faith leads him to wounded buck
After following a sparse blood trail, Randy Marks said a prayer and within minutes he was looking at the big buck he killed in DeSoto Parish. […]
Month: December 2019
Deer of the Year
ATVs inadvertently push big buck by Burke
On the afternoon of Nov. 29, ATVs inadvertently aroused a big 13-point buck from its bed and Brandon Burke of Mansura was there to capitalize.[…]
Alligator
California judge temporarily blocks ban that would harm Louisiana alligator industry
A federal judge in California has issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting enforcement of ban on the sale and importation of alligator products.[…]
Columns
The rut is where it’s at
The combination of January’s cold weather and lack of native forages will have the deer active and eating in the green patches and at feeders.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie lagniappe
When the bite is on, crappie will hit most anything: jigs, shiners, spinners, wax worms, etc. When they get a little finicky, give them something extra.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Don’t let your fishing gear collect dust
Without a doubt, redfish will make for the easiest species for anglers to target on both Sabine Lake and Lake Calcasieu in January.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
A Shell Beach New Year
For anglers up for the challenge of fishing the Shell Beach area this month, Capt. Eric Olsen of Saltwater Therapy has some helpful pointers.[…]
Features
Time for Louisiana duck hunters to make some changes
With fewer ducks visiting Louisiana’s marshes, hunters need to come up with some new ideas and plans to keep their success on par with past seasons.[…]
Features
Trout on the rocks; try the Chalmette Wall
Anglers flock to the Wall near Chalmette for great winter action on speckled trout and redfish. Here’s how to fish there this month.[…]
Fishing
Top 20 stories of 2019
Louisiana’s outdoor scene certainly wasn’t lacking in newsworthy stories throughout the past year. Here’s our 20 best-read stories of 2019.[…]
Catfish
Catfish shatters car windshield
Rhesa Walston of Washington, N.C. was driving home from her mom’s house on Dec. 18 when a catfish slammed into the windshield of her SUV.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents utilize drone to catch illegal oyster harvester
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited an oyster fisherman for alleged oyster violations on Dec. 20 in Calcasieu Parish.[…]
News Breaker
$6,000 reward offered for info on shooting of endangered whooping crane
LDWF Enforcement Division agents are still looking for leads regarding an endangered whooping crane that was shot in Acadia Parish in late October of 2018.[…]
Deer Hunting
A rifle for a present?
If you’re lucky enough to be the recipient of a new rifle, here is a time-proven and simple method for breaking in a barrel.[…]
Alligator
Louisiana AG Jeff Landry files legal challenge of California law
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has a filed a federal lawsuit challenging a California Law that bans the importation and sale of alligator products.[…]
Columns
No need to winterize that kayak
There is no need to put away the kayak for the winter, as there are plenty of fish to be caught and generally the waters are much less crowded.[…]