Newsletters
Avoyelles Parish hunter bags rare leucistic teal
Todd Couvillion of Darrow killed a rare leucistic green-winged teal on a late-January morning in an Avoyelles Parish rice field. […]
Articles by Darren Digby
Ducks
Whistle up a black-belly this season
Black-bellied whistling ducks are becoming a greater presence in Louisiana marshes. Here are some things to know about this big bird. […]
Geese
How ‘bout 3 specklebellies?
Hunters chasing specklebelly geese will now have the opportunity to take up to three per person, up from the longtime daily limit of two. […]
Newsletters
Louisiana’s 2020 teal season ends with mixed results
The 2020 Louisiana teal season is in the books, and while many hunters struggled, others were able to put together a decent season. […]
Features
It’s September, time to get real for Louisiana teal
Teal season is on the horizon for Louisiana hunters; here are some tips for getting more of the fast, little ducks in your sights and on your duck straps. […]
Field Notes
Lean on online gauges, avoid hunting headaches
Some forethought in monitoring predicted wind strength and direction, combined with a close eye on water level gauges can serve duck hunters well. […]
Ducks
Don’t shut the door on opening duck day
Duck hunting season is almost upon us here in Louisiana. Weed out common hunting mistakes so you’ll be ready when it opens again. […]
Deer Hunting
An 8-legged threat to hunters
It’s no surprise that spiders are a common culprit for hunters’ annual ailments in the field, some even resulting in hospital visits. […]
Outdoor Updates
Mississippi Flyway flooding wrecks crop production
A winter and spring that was a boon for waterfowl habitat has turned out to be a bane for farmers, as flooded fields continue to hamper planting efforts. […]
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. […]
Field Notes
Scouting for teal
As some early-migrating blue-winged teal are already arriving in the Bayou State, hunters are gearing up to chase the feathered rockets from Cameron to Caernarvon and Monroe to Morgan City. […]
Ducks
Late-season duck calling tips
As many manufacturing processes trend toward computerized, assembly-line production techniques, there are still some things best done the old-fashioned way — like Faulk’s Game Calls. […]
Field Notes
DIY duck blind dog stand
When constructing and preparing land-based duck blinds in the marsh, we go to great lengths to ensure the hide is both comfortable and functional. But adding a retrieving dog to the mix brings additional considerations and challenges. The dog must be integrated into the hunt, but in a safe way that also hides him from circling birds. […]
Ducks
Top 5 tactics for early season success
Landing zones – Though creating defined landing zones is often a favorite decoy pattern for hunters, it only takes observing a raft of puddle ducks one time to realize they will plop down just about anywhere — regardless of an available zone. […]
Ducks
DIY decoy rigging
For the hunter looking to save a few dollars and customize his decoy rigging, materials can be assembled for less money than pre-made rigs. […]
Field Notes
Blind brushing tips for opening day
With the Louisiana waterfowl seasons kicking off this month, duck and goose hunters across the state will be heading out to scout and brush blinds. […]