Features from December 2023
Getting tips from crappie anglers to understand why they think like they do. We dive head-long inside the minds of three Crappieholics.
Deer living on both ends of a bottleneck or funnel will travel through to move — giving hunters more opportunities to take them.
Hunters teach the next generation of conservationists to respect the land and wildlife and to always give back to those in need.
The Biloxi Marsh, also called the Bayou Biloxi Marsh, contains some of the best redfish habitat in the country.
The wintertime pursuit of saltwater fish within the Calcasieu Estuary can produce a variety of species of fish.
Wham Brake is one of north Louisiana’s spots that earned a reputation with hunters during the waterfowl glory days of the 1960’s and 70’s.
Columns - December 2023
- These Confit Squirrel Egg Rolls have a crispy exterior along with the savory stuffing that makes for a wonderful combination.
- Crappie fishermen the world over can get their hands on the deadly new Flashin Assassin developed by Collier Thornton.
- Louisiana is supposed to be green and lush even in late fall and winter — well, at least some green and a dash of lush. We’re not.
- Whitetail deer are the most popular game animals throughout the southeastern United States.
- George gets the chance to tell his side of a fishing story, uninhibited by the words of his famous outdoor writer fishing partner.
Outdoor Updates - December 2023
- On Oct. 19, the Best Trait, captained by Chris Mowad, fished the Blind Faith rig and landed a blue marlin that weighed 1,145.60 pounds.
- On Nov. 4, Michael Veuleman of Iowa, La., was hunting in Beauregard Parish when he harvested a big 9-point buck.
- Logan Leone of Stonewall shot this 15-point buck with a borrowed Weatherby .257 on Oct. 28 in DeSoto Parish.
- Daniel Colvin of Bernice shot an impressive 11-point buck with his 25.06 Remington in Union Parish on Oct. 30.
- Outdoorsmen and hunters took to social media expressing their displeasure with a Notice of Intent (NOI) for Louisiana’s first bear season in years passed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Nov. 2.
- Ricky French of Marthaville killed a big 10-point buck on a hunt the morning of Oct. 30 in Natchitoches Parish.
- Zach Jones of Sterlington shot an 8-point buck with his bow on Oct. 13 at Ashbrook Island along the Mississippi River.
- Brinlee Buxton, 17, of DeQuincy shot a big 12-point buck on a private land in Beauregard Parish on Oct. 20.
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- Dan Preaus of Farmerville was hunting in Union Parish when he killed an 8-point buck with his bow on Oct. 3.
- Landen Ray, 17, used his 350 Legend to take a trophy 8-point buck on private family land in Natchitoches Parish on Oct. 18.
- The new speckled trout size and daily creel limits go into effect and will be enforced beginning November 20.
- Bass pro Brett Preuett, a part-time fishing guide on Toledo Bend, caught a 10.84-pound lunker bass on Oct. 18.
- Elliott Boudreaux of Thibodaux found a big Caribbean spiny lobster weighing 11 pounds while free-diving about 65 miles south of Grand Isle.
- On Nov. 5, Ben White of New Orleans downed an 8-point buck hunting on the Tensas National Wildlife Refuge.
- Six-year-old Joel Campo was fishing on the Mississippi River just north of St. Francisville when he caught a big flounder.
- Anders McGehee, 12 of Ruston shot an impressive 10-point buck on a hunt with his dad, Dusty, in Lincoln Parish on Oct. 30.
Hot Spots - December 2023
- Morgan City outdoorsman Bill McCarty knows you can catch some hefty redfish while fishing the lower Atchafalaya River near Morgan City.
- Large speckled trout can be found bank fishing the deep holes along Hwy. 1 between Leeville and Grand Isle during the wintertime.
- Even on colder days at Toledo Bend, take note that a 2- to 3-degree bump in the water temp can boost bass fishing success.
- Working the river between fronts and identifying the bait of choice will make a December day of fishing the Tchefuncte River more enjoyable.
Field Notes - December 2023
- When hunting public land, you are competing with many other hunters. Plan ahead, get into stealth mode and think outside of the box.
- Duck calls are like musical instruments and the sound board is what makes it work like it is supposed to and brings ducks to your decoys.
- Many ancient oxbows along the Mississippi and other rivers provide outstanding waterfowl hunting in the Mississippi Delta region.
- Focus and attention to detail, plus countless hours of practice, have been the key to Hayden Constance’s ascent in archery competition.