Crappie/Bream
Young crappie pro says time on the water can’t be beat
Hayden Jeffries and his dad, Dan Jeffries, are one of the hottest crappie teams in the country. They are catching crappie and cashing checks. […]
Articles by Andy Douglas
Features
Hunters are waging war on coyotes
Coyotes are at ease and move more at night. Hunt when you can and as often as you can, remember the basics, and you will have the advantage. […]
Deer Hunting
Take advantage of rain events during deer season
Whitetails will feed right before a front moves through, then bed down during any wind and rain. Plan your hunts with this in mind. […]
Deer Hunting
Checking stands should be No. 1 on deer hunters’ preseason to-do list
Make sure your holdover deer stands are ready well before opening day. Cleaning out and fixing them is a must on preseason to-do lists. […]
Field Notes
Time to go “whole hog” on the wild hog problem
Wild hogs are giving plenty of Louisiana landowners, hunting camps and farmers problems. Here are some potential solutions. […]
Field Notes
Bait shop bonanza
Local bait shops are great, one-stop shopping areas. There is likely one at your favorite lake near the entrance or boat launch. […]
Deer Hunting
Hunt club honey-do’s
Now is a great time to patrol your hunting grounds, you may find that your place is in need of a little TLC. […]
Deer Hunting
Get your deer rifle in shape for the season
Start working on getting your deer rifle in shape early this year; ammo, gun shortages may make it necessary. Here are some steps to take. […]
Features
Hunting property line gobblers
Turkeys often hang out in places you don’t have permission to hunt. Here’s how to deal with gobblers on the next piece of property. […]
Features
Smile Mr. Gobbler, you’re on Candid Camera
Don’t put up your trail cameras after deer season ends. They can be valuable tools for preseason turkey scouting. […]
Features
Woo pig! Calling all hogs
Don’t leave vocalization out of your bag of tricks when it comes to hunting wild hogs. It’s absolutely true that you can call in hogs. […]
Features
For a new deer rifle, go to an old cartridge
Consider the .25-06, a century old cartridge, if you’re getting ready to look for your next deer rifle. It might just be the best purchase you ever make. […]
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. […]